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THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE: STILL IN OPERATION.

WILL IT END TO-DAY!

THE

KING'S LIVERPOOL

REGIMENT ARRIVES. «

A “YOUNG" SOLDIER'" BATTALION.

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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 1932.

FOOTBALL. Saturday's games resulted an follow :-----

HONGKONG LEAQUI. Divities 1.

Division II

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FISHING" FOR COAL. OPERATIONS, IN, HONGKONG HARBOUR,

R. Wood to believe that there are coal A Chinese on Saturday wanted Mr. J. outcrops on the bed of Hongkong har

bour, which can be easily collected. All

The ab. Himalaya arrived in port Hongkong Club.... Kowloon It is not possible to add very much to the information published on Saturday yesterday morning with the and Batt, H.H.S. Ambrose,, 8 E.M.S. Titania

The King's Liverpool Regiment which is H... Cairo South China..... regarding the strike situation. oficials of the Seamen's Union accepted relieving the and Batt, Wiltshire R-GA. 2 Wilts the arbitration proposed by the Govern- Regiment in the garrison here. Major- ment and, according to the statement General Sir J. S. Fowler, K.C.M.G.,ts Her made to a representative of the Hongkong | C.B., D.B.O., who is taking up the ap. United Daily Prese late on Friday evening by pointment of General Officer Command Kowloon Res... Mr. P. 8: Chan, Chairman, of the Chinese ing. the Forces in China travelled by the Hongkong Police was scratched owing to Yaumhauled up 750 tor. of coal in

sanic vessel from Singapore.

Sir John Fowler was accompanied by Lady Fowler and two daughters who have recently some out from home.

Murray Barracks having been vacated by the Wilts. Regiment, which has gone under canvas on the parade ground, the new Battalion marched in yesterday after soon. They are mostly Lanenabire lads short and stocky, and the majority of them are "young soldiers." The Battalion was met on arrival by the General Officer Commanding (Major-General Sir G. M. Kirkpatrick, K.C.B) and by Colonel Nicholson and other stuff officers.

University

9 Club Res.

3 St. Joseph's.

1

South China "B" Punjabis

The match between HM.S. Tumar and

the strike

The Ambrose-Titania match was as a Hongkong League fixture.

CLUB"». KOWLOON.

0 one has to do is to drop a Eshing not over the boat's side and wait till it takes the strain; then haul away and up comes the coal already bagged; the bagging busi- was not explaimed. ness is a mystery, bow, that was managed A Chinese who went out to fish" mor

carly on Friday

Bay. The police, acting upon information, watched the man's opera playedtions, and after the man had taken his catch into port he was arrested and charged at the Magistracy on Saturday with stealing ship's coal

Mr. J. R. Wood, in sentencing the man to six weeks' imprisonment, said that he did not believe the man's tale regarding his finding the coal there by chaner. The coat belonged to some ship in the harbour and it had been sunk there for the defen- dang to collect.

ARMS TRAFFIC:

THE AMERICAN WAY OF CARRY- ING REVOLVERS.

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Mr. C. A. S. Russ, defending a Chipese, who was charged with unlawful posses sion of a revolver and 140 rounds of

The Club were visitors to the Kowloon ground this week end and came away with the two points thereby going to the head of the League. Play opened in favour of the Club who opened their account after 20 minutes play when Forsyth receiving from England took the ball on the run and Hayward had no ehance. The Kowloon men played pluckily The Bad Batta King's Liverpool but the Club defence was too sound for Regiment has seen service in India, on them Before the interval Kubr got the North-West Frontier with the 1st through again for them.. Receiving well Batta, The Royal Sussex Regiment, and out he beat the defence and sent in a took part in a frontier expedition. They screw shot which beat Hayward all the also had a: share in the Afghus Expedi- | way. The whistle sounded for half time tion at Quetta, in 1919, and from there with the Club leading by two goals to mil. were transferred to Egypt. They stayed Kesuming. Kowloon were the first to Khartoum, in December, 199 a few months at Cairo and went to attack and J. Rodger cleared from ammunition before Mr. Wood, at the

After a Wheeler. The Club then took up the run-

Magistracy, on Saturday, suggested a year there they returned to Cairo where ning and Forsyth was responsible for the new way for carrying revolvers, which Ho they remained until they were ordered to third goal, for working his way through, nos practicable was humorous. Hongkong. Recently 300 men went home Hayward cure out to meet him and said that his client, who was a passenger and the strength has been made up by Forsyth put the ball into an empty goal. by the Empresa of Japan, niade no at & draft of 200 just out from England. Kowloon paid another vist to the Clubtempt to conceal the revolver. The present strength is 863.

goal and G. Rodger claired. The Club Inspector Spear said that the weapon, were soon beck again and Hagward saved suspended from defendant's neck by a Club forced a corner and England plac Waistcoat. well, the ball going out the right. The piece of string, was concealed under his igg we'l. Begg sent in a dropping shot which Kuhr turned in the right direction and Hayward. punched the ball up descending jus, as Begg got up and landed it safely in the rat. From now until the close play went in favour of the Club but no further scoring took pince and the

goals.

THE OFFICERS.

it

The teams lined up as follows:→ CLUB, G. Rodger; Gerrard and J. Rodger; Railton Stewart and Mair: Banner, Forsyth, Begg, Kube and Eng- land...

The Magistrate: Now what have you got to my to that, Mr. Russ?

Mr. Russ: I don't know, but probably that is the way they usually carry arms in America!-(Laughter.)

Defendant was find $200 with the option of three months imprisonment.

The revolver and ammunition were con- fiscated.

AMBROSE" In TITANIA."

Seamen's Union. the strike was called off Bad instructions were issued to the men to return to work by Monday. The fact that some 601 seamen left by rail for Canton on Saturday and several hundred. more fallowed yesterday may suggest that a return of the men to their ships to-day ie highly probable; but those who know something of Chinew phayalogy" will hasiate to be couident about it. It is quite as likely that they would wish to make a brave show of solidarity by returning en mare. All that can be said at present in that the feuding officials of the Seamen's Union do at Canton pre- sumably arranging tomthe men to return to their ships pending the arbitration of the dispute

Large numbers of the men apparently are still

Hongkong, judging by the number who visited the headquarters of the Union yesterday at 137, Des Voeux Road Central. It has to be said that among thes the general appeared to be one of disinclination to sentiment return to work until the shipowners an nounce a definite concession: The actual membership of the Union we gather, was not large before the strike commented, bat, either by inducements or intimidation, the Union has succeeded in withdrawing from

the ships al Chinese labour. According to the literature of the Union it is a union of employes on the river Most of the officers saw service in and coastal bouts, but this strike has extended to ocean liners. The Canadian France during the war and their decors Pacific stenmers Ma

tameagle and Emprens

tions were won there. Their places were of Japan, now in P, are affected, and taken, while the Battalion was in India, 30 also is the Ching Mail steamer China by share holding temporary commis and the T.E.K. 1 hamer Taiyo-maru,

sions. Lieut-Gol, F. Hyslop, C.B.E., is which was to have led for San Fran in command of the Battalion and Majar cize yesterday. The Japanese steamer H. L.Wright, is second-in-command. The Taiyo mary curtles about ninety Chinese.other officers are:-Capt. G. E. Club ran out easy winters by four clear employed as cooks and stewards, etc. for Skinner. Captain and Adjutant W. A. ministration to the needs of passengers. Hannay, A.F.C., Capt. F. G. Harden, All three were persuaded to leave the Capt. W. J. H. Howard, D.5.0.; Capt. ship

Yet neither on these ocean-going B. C. Cross, Capt. N. E. B. Kynaston, shipt per on the coastal steamers are the M.C., Capt. W. B. Moorhead, Capt. J. men known to have any substantial Collins, Lieut. R. H. Jones, D.S.O., grievance. In the statements made by or M.C., Lieut. E. Porter, Lieut. C. P. on behalf of the Union the attitude of the Moore, M.C., Lieut. H. A. Redding,

These teams were not fully represented shipowners appears to have been grievous M.C., Lieut, S. C. Ager, M.C., Lieut. H.

ground and the Titania who played a in this match played on Navy "B" ly misrepresented and it seems necessary M. Hewitt, Lieut. J. W. Thompson, to emphasise that the leading shipowners Lieut. W. J. Humphreys, M.G, Lieut.

good game in the first half fell

away in ergaged in the coastal and river trade E. L Leader, Lieut. D. J. Jones, Lieut.

the closing stages and the Imbrose piled have never refused to rectify any

on six goals in the last 25 minutes. The ETICA. Clarke, End-Lieut. F. White. vance their men may have. It is indeed,

first halt was well contested and the only common knowledge that faring Mrs. Harlan Ma

The officers wives are: Mra Hyslop,

The two rival militar tahu repeatedly saved his oldu. Im thing worthy of note was the fine goal Wared, Chinesa, community that within the past Kynaston, Mrs. Collins, Mra Thompson, ected, a neculy contested game was wit brough; off a marvellous save from a swin you! Sookunpoo on Saturday and, 28 two years the leading British, companies have recognised the higher cost of living Mrs. Clarke, and Mrs. D. J. Jones.

The Battalions keen on football and started the game for the RG.A.who were full length at the ball and just reaching Lessed by a large attezkdance. McHugh penalty kick, literally throwing himself by voluntarily making a substantial in-

the team were the runners-up in the the first to attack. The game opened very crease in the wages of their crews they still have a grievance the Companies

Cairo League. In the Sultan's Cup com want to know what it is; but it has so peition they were, knocked out in the fast, cacti end being visited in turü. Both it before it entered near the apright.

teams soon settled down and, following far been ira possible, we understand. to semi-final. As most of the men still midfield play a neat run by the Wilts get from the Umon any specific details have their training to complete, the front line ended in Warren) sending in They formulated a demand for a Hat Battalion has not had much time to give wide. Tercase of 40 per cent. on wages below

Wilts came again and forced a

$30 a month, and 20 per cent, on wages above that figure, and refused to con- sider any other basis of settlement. It is the failure to supply any details of a general grievance that has made negotia. tion impossible so far. That, as between river boats, coastal steamers and ocean liners, there are inequalties of pay and conditions of service is chrious and to- evitable, and, in view of all the known facts, a just settlement can only be rench- by a full proper disclosure of the

The first-stage the Point murder grievances which are alleged to exist case was stage in the West Point muto The Government has provided a means of Magistracy, before Mr. J. B. Wood when adjustment of any grievances that exist a Chinese named Ho-Fat was charged of by offering to appoint a Board of with the murder of a woman named Arbitration. Such an offer appears to be Chung Yea Mai on the first floor of No. acceptable to the officials of the Union, 39E, Belcher, Street, West Point, on and if the men do not wish to leave the Thursday morning. The man was 70- public under an impression that in commanded for a week, on the application returned where Walker trying to clear ing out on strike they are acting without of Inspector Kent of the West Point from the goalmouth handled and the sense or reason, they would be well, ad- Police Station. vised to follow the advice their leaders, we understand, have given to them, and return to work with confidence that justice will be done, and that whatever increase of pay may be awarded will date as from the first day of January,

The proximity of the New Year festival and the general need among the Chinese for hard cash for the occasion, should prove an influential inducement.

Further details gathered over the weekt end, are appended...

INCIDENTS IN THE HARBOUR.

Mrs.

KOWLOON.Hayward; Murrison and Oswick; Coupland, Weyman and Me Kelvie; Millard Wheeler, Roberts, Duc can and Coombs,

Referee: Mr. Moore,

R.G.A. T. WILTS

at

the interval there was no score.

Resuming, the Ambrose began to wear down the Titania and after ten minutes lay in the second half Botter scored. Trom close range giving Phillips no procession from the Titania's goal to midfield and Savage scaring on two occa sins, and Boulter adding three more. the Ambrose won by the large margin of six

car goals

to sport and not much has been done in corner, Walker clearing to touch thance. From now to the close it was i cricket or boxing Ligut, Thompson was then transferred where offside againet looks after the football team.

One Company will leave here shortly sorris and Lelliott relieved on two occa for Peking, under the command of Capt. Skinner.

WEST POINT MURDER CHARGE.

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He thought that the Chinese scamen would never be any better off until this custom was forbidden, remarked, had tried to overcome the diffi

Captains of vessels, he culty by paying the crew themselves and not leaving it to the No. 1 to do so, but made it their business to hand directly the men were paid they always

The Artillery, goal was kept intact by some ane defensive play by Pascoe and Walker. During an attack on the Wilts goal McHugh broke through and was, brought down by Trivett when about to shoot from close range. A penalty kick was awarded and Couzens beng Turrer with a fast rising shot which went just below the bar. Stung by this reverse the Wilts tried hard to equalise and Menham and Warror sent in soms hot shote which Phillips did well to save A good ran by the Wilts left ended in Walker kicking to corner, Westall heading the flag kick over the bar. From the goal kick the R.G.A. got away but the ball was soon

During the play in the second half Coysh the Ambrose goalie received i nasty gash over the eye and had to be assisted to the hospital for treatment.

The teams faced each other as follows:- AMOROSE-Coysh; Ball and Row land; Parker. Wiscombe, and Butler: Savage, Bolneaves, Duval, Boulter and Batterham

LITASIA." Phillips; Banks And Knighton; Gaby, Goodlett and Asaho; Wellman, Draper, Hobbs, Banks and Gale.

Referee: Mr. Willams.

CAIRO". S.C.A.

Infantrymen were awarded a penalty. Amor shot the ball straight at Philips and it rebounded into play: Woodhouse Playing on the Navy "A" ground before clearing. Half-time arrived with the a large number of spectators these teams R.G.A. leading by one goal to nil. played a goaless draw. The Cairo were The second half opened up with very lucky in only taking one point for they fast play both middle lines putting in deserved a win and for most of the game some brilliant work. Turner brought of play was in the Chinese half- Lau in smart save from a hot shot from Pascoe goal defended well and brought out many and was warmly applauded. Following Ah Yahs from the Chinese supporters good solo run on the right Warrent and applause from the large number of portion in a lovely centre which Menham headed. Europeans present. Chan Be and Fung of their wages over to the No. 1:

in just missing the upright by a few Tai cleared well and Leung Tai Fang There was some doubt at first as to inches. Phillips just managed to tip a worked hard. The Chinese forwards whether the crew of the Empress of Japan likely goal over the bar and cleared well could not settle down as they were closely would join the strikers as they remained from the corner kick. At the other end looked after by the Cairo's middle ins had become

time after the strike Trivett handled and the Artillery were who played a sound game.

The teams were:— "Caino."Eve; Cheshire and Thomson'; McClurg, Bennett and Ryder: Uppington: more of a defensive game giving

their

SOUTH CHINA.-Lau Hing Cheung; opponente no chance of broaking through. Fung Tai and Chan So; Cheung Wing The whistle sounding for time leaving the Shing. Leug Tai Fong and Leung Yut R.G.A. winners of a hard fought game Tong; Lai Yak Chong, Kwok Po Kan, by two goals to mil. Mr. Jones the referee Wong Pak Chong, Ip Kau and Chui is to be complimented on his handling of Kwong Leang.

Refereer. Hollands. the game:

A few vessels with Chinese crews bave on boardneral. They played & wait awarded another penalty and Couzens

arrived in port over the week-end and have been compelled to lie up with the rest of the idle shipping in the harbour.

ing game, but were apparently persuaded again beat Turner putting his side two

up.

Members of the Seamen's Union board that the strike would be successful, and The R.G.A" then fell backed Gale, Stevenson, Emith and Hindley.

ed each vessel as soon as it arrived and called upon the Chinese firemen and deck- hands to leave.

This

was done without

ono case De

by

they all left the ship on Friday evening. that they would benet accordingly, and

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THE EXODUS TO CANTON.

Tho

exception, whether the men ware members. of the Union or not and all were induced or compelled to join is the movement. In end the Kowloon-Canton Railway has not 14 Shipping has been idle over the week "boy" who had been engaged Through trains to Canton have been fore R.G.A., Walker, Woodhouse and for his own private use crowded, carrying people who, but for the Pascoe were the sound defence which kept Chief Officer and who was not a member of the official suspension of the river boat traffic, Wout the Wilts forward at bay, all three bring- crew, was forced to leave the hip have gone to Canton by saturdaying off some lovely clearances and the Arrangetaents have to be of Chariot overin, to Usato pon Saturday to join the Seamen's Union directly they whom 600 were said to be strikers, whilst and Murrant at back and Sawyer at

who were not members of the Union carried over a thousand passengers of latter feeding the forwards very well.

For the Wilts, Turner in goal, Trivett land in Hongkong and up to the present an even larger train was required to sope they have been signing up. The only with the trate in the afternoon. Yeater cetre half were the mainstay of the team Chinese allowed to remain on the vessels day morning's express to, Canton carried Menham and Warren wore the pick of the are the boatswain, the head fireman and another 400 ramen. the chief steward.

The teams lined up as follow — RGA Phillips; Walker and Wood house; Bailey, Fasco and Donavan

WILTS-Turner; Trivett and Morrant; Keny, Lelliott, MoHugh, Couzens and Harris. Lancaster Sayer and Westall; Warren Evens. Evans, Mecham, Swanborough

increase all round:

rail.

forwards.

and Amor.

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Maila for Canton continue to be sent by In the page of the Huai Yong which arrived

yesterday, at noon, with the Eng- 'lish

So far no great increase in the carriage left within an hour of her arrival. They The only appreciable difference has been mail the main portion of the crew of goods by railway has been anticonble. informed, the officers that they had no an additional 30 to 50 tons of fresh fish option

but to go, despite the fact that from Canton daily. within the last

last year they have received a

We learn from the Canton Times that An opinion gathered from an officer of men's Union have been established in the branches of the Hongkong Chinese Sea- one of the ships in port is that if the Lur Hing Street, West Band, the u

succeed in attaining their object Chang Temple, on the Bund, Canton, and The Club could only feld seven mén sť They would be no better ell, the only one theiLabour, Hospital, in Honam, to sccold- that would benefit would be the No. 1modate the strikers who have gone to home and suffered defeat by three goals whose daty it is to engage the crew. The Canton. It fe estimated, says our contem to nil Samy scored, before the interval pernicious custom of squeezing, he con norary that more than ten thousand and adding two more before the close the tended, was the root of the whole trouble. Chinese seamen are employed in the University were casy winners.

(Continued at foot of neat solumn.) vices of the China coastal steamers.

(Continued at foot of neat column)

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UNIVERSITY, «. CLUB.

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KOWLOON RES. ». PUNJABIS."

On the Railway ground at Kowloon the

Civilians crossed over leading by 3 goals soldiers went down heavily before their neighbours.losing by five clear goals. The and added 2 in the second half.

Hallam (9), Pascoe, (2), and Mason scor- ed for the winners.

WITTE KEG. *. ST. JOSEP HN.

to admit defeat by goals to 1

The College team found the Wilte too

For twenty-five minutes play was very strong for them playing at home and had

even but the tactics of the Military team told against the College.

UNITED. SOUTH CHINA "B"

South China "B" to draw of one all

Playing at home the United played The Chinese scored in the opening half and Valentine levelled up after the change of ends. The United had most of the play but could not score, the winning goal.

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