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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

MPIRE DAY IN HONGKONG. INTERESTING SITUATION AT THE LAUNCHMEN'S STRIKE.

SERVICE AT THE CATHEDRAL. The principal Empire Day celebration. yesterday, was over before many residents reached Victoria" This was a children's service at St. John's Cathedral, ättended by children from many of the schools of the Colony: ake by Girl Guides and the

CANTON,

IS GENERAL CHEN'S RETURN IMMINENT {

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There are many indications in the news from Canton that Goneralthen Chiung. ming will be returcing very shortly from Waichow to Canton. His troops during

THURSDAY, MAY 25T

HONGKONG TO CANTON, NEED OF A MOTOR ROAD, Dr. R. E. Chambers, of Canton, writing to the Canton Times on the subject of a. motor rond between Hongkong and Canton, says:——-

WILL THERE BE A DEADLOCKI It is not exactly correct to say that A deadlock has been reached between the nunch owners and the strikers, but it is correct to say that the trend of events are shaping that way. While there were to develoquent yesterday the incidents years ago.

selves, may be far reaching.

The road ought to have been built What is obviously needed can

Boy Scouts H.E, the Governor (Sir Rthe past week have been steadily gather of the previous day, though small in them- be made a reality. The men who put this i

E. Stubbs, K.C.M.G.) was present; the Director of Education (the Hon. Mr. A. E. "Irving) was responsible for all the arrangements for the servies. The heads of many of the schools, and ther staffs,

attended

The service was conducted by the Rev.

tog in upon fanten, and it is very evi dent that General Chen Hits become the predominent military influence there, and all the leading officials, both military and civil. are evidently anxiens to stand in well with him.

From the Canton Times we learn that Mr. Wang Ching Wei and General Cheng

THE BONE OF CONTENTION.

Both sides are waiting for each other make a move, The owners say they are willing to meet the strikers' delegates, why arrived from Canton on the Monday night, whilst the latter say that they are waiting to be called to a conference

project through will long be remenaber. ed as benefactors to all this southern setion of China, Hongkong and Canton will both be greatly benefitted by such

rund, and all intervening territary will benefitted by it,

Easier, freer, means of communication makes for better mutual understanding.

H. Copley Moyle, the other elergy pro. Chien, Vign Minister of War, have escent The Secretary for Chines Affairs has in- sympathetic study of both Hongkong and seat bring the Revs, Gr R. Lindsay, M. y left Cantan for Whichow to interviewformed the men that he is quite prepared anton through many years has made me

T. Hulman.

W. Shewell, C.F., II. Crot Rees, RN, General Chen Chiung-ning Also that

meng them at the Secretariat, examine warmly appreciative of both cities. I have Genern Yip Kui, fortherly Chief Com- 4. E. 8. Upsdell, I. Bailes, mander of the Cantonese "Aring in Kwang their credentials and then to arrange for regretted every incident that has tended Cärver, R.N., G. T: Waldegrave and J.si, arrived at Watchew on the 21st inst. the necessary meeting, and it is in this to disturb the fendly relations of these General Yip, the paper says, is conferring brief suggestion from the S.C.A. that the two great cities. Each in many import with General Chen on important plans of bone of contention lies.-Yesterday one of a respects needs the other. What in

reprejures or benefits our also injures or the Northern Expedit and requesting the men's delegates informed a

sentative of the Daily Press that Mr. benents the other. Every resident of both the General to return to Chotou umedi

Halifax's reply was very blunt" "and cities should work for the cementing of Taking as his text the words, Gnd is | ately to direct the Northern Expedition.

to use his own words it amounted to this friendly relations. Every possible. means I am here; if you want to pee me you should be used to bring the two cities may do so."

closer together.

The address was given by the Acting Warden "of St. Stephen's Colleg" (the Rev. E. W. L. Martin).

ed the children, Hà said:

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King of all the earth" (Psalm 47, verše 7) We are inclined to place very little the Rev. E. W. L. Martin briefly addresseredence in this talk about General Chen directing the Northern Expedition --un-

The delegates were quite aware that To-day we think, wery humbly - and fless, it means directing its return to Can-

ton and the demobilisation of the force yesterday was a public holiday and that quietly of our glorious Empire' of free peoples ried over by King George. Ag/At all events, there are reports which the Secretariat was closed for the "day, would travel more frequently over a appear to be trustworthy to the effect that and for this reason they were quite pre orders have been issued by General Cenpared to stay in Hongkong for another to the cominanders of his trocas in the hours. If by this evening no definite ar vicinity of Canton to take the necessary rangements have been made for a meeting measures to disarm any troops returning between the owners and the men is is their to the city of Canton from the Head intention to, go te Canton, which, of quarters of the Northern Expedition, and course, mens prolonging the it is even said that although General Chen indefinitely. disavows any "hostility to Dr. Sun Yn: Sen personally he intends that the --Presi- densif he returns to tanton shall come only in a civil and act in a military

strike

God is King of all the earth, our mission and purpose is from God as is; of course, the mission of America, or China, or any other country of the family of nations."

ought Now if God is King of all, we to be humble and unselfish like Jesus Christ. In the past ali natións have been sometimes arifish in different ways, but they have gow changed. America is not selfish: she invited the Nations to go to Washington; China is not selfish: she welcomes foreigners to her cities and capacity. The General tenour of the news one of the delegates said that he was.not

SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS FAIL Asked what would be their course of action if the present negotiations failed

The class of peop" in both Canton and Hong-ong who "would own motor cars

motor road than they now travel by either train or stemer. Many tors"residente of bath cities would become owners of automobiles and this influential class would wield a mighty unifying and pro- gressive influerer. One enjoys letting one's imagination dwell upon what would follow as the result of linking up Hoog- kong and Canten in this modern way. Les very reader of these words sit for a while and think it over.

villages. England is not selfish: this from Canton points to interesting develor prepared, to make a statement but being Hongkong and Canton would soon bo

year, at the Washington Conference, she gave back Wei-hai-wei, of her own free wil and accord, to China; so that the British Government received" "From China molt rordial thanks for its great friend- liness in agreeing to return Wel-hai-wel, and for the valuable assistance rendered by the British delegation to the Chinese delegation in the settlement of the Shan- tung question;"

ments in the course of the coming week General Chen himself is expected in Canton any day now.

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A well conurugted muter road connect

thought that, a policy of co operating with comis an asset of world-wide importace the other Guilds in the Colony would be for all this section. 1 faine would adopted. As present the Guild was spread to every corner of the globe. La round Enancial condition and they had would mark these two ciftes as enterpria- no immediate needs to worry. They wereing and progressive communities. In able to provide food, nad lodgings for all dollars and rents the income direct and their members at Canton, but in order indirect would soon far surpass the out- to conserve their funds they were not issuing strike pay at present; they might do so later.

lay.

I venture to make a suggestion that I

and through the various Departments of tha; Government to the Dominions and the Colonies to observe the anniversary of her birth. as Empire Day.. Thus, it came about that, for many years at the

hope will be acted upon at once both in expressed wish of the Governor of Hong-

Canton and Hongkong. Let meetings be kong, this servie had been held for the children attending the Catholic Schools he stated that the men had been given the matter.

Regarding the status of the delegates, called in both cities of those interested in Let ways and means be sug: in Hongkong. privilege." said the Bishop, "that I am members in Cadton" to

"I consider it a great full power it a general meeting of the gusted and discussed. A Canton-Hong- conduct the kong Highway Association should be

THE DELEGATES AND THEIR POWERS.

And to the Nations in general we gave up at Washington, very much more," of our own free will and accord, in the matter of the ruling of the seas. This was quite right, and it was also unsellah. We must keep the nima of the British | permits to take so prominens a part negotiations. They have power, he said. formed immediately with offices in both!

Empire unselfish, and we must continue in the observance of Empire Day, and to to prove them go by deeds and pot by address you from this altar, to impressmands, but they have no authority to to alter and amend any of the existing "words,

All the nations are like brothers and ther as subjects of the King of England, apen you the anty which you owe; whe

cancel any of them This, of course is sister-in a family, we must be humble and show honour and respect for other Powers residing in this British Colony, to

or as subjects and citizens of foreign not what can be called "full power,"

The delegates appointed at the meet nations, even for their poorest coglies.

Chan Hop Man. Shum the Government through whose benign

immortal souls...

ing were:

Harbour.

But

be found who will readily co-operate if a cities. Prominent men in both cities can

live Executive is selected with at least one Chinese and one European to lead in the matter. There are difficulties and prob- lems connected with the matter. Yunese can all be muct and disposed of if a group will set themselves unwaveringly to do the thing, and in a surprisingly brief time we shall hear the Honk Honk of the motor car all the way between Hongkong and the City of Hams."

In a leading article. supporting the

being a connecting link between the two, projecs, we autor Times says:-Begideg cities, such a road would also open wo rich, fertile, agricultural section; and by means of motor communication, make produce o Canton where they can obtain possible for the farmers to bring their

better prices than in the market towng in the interior, This would enrich the farmers and give both Hongkong and Canton new sources of food supplica

For they also are men, our brothers, with le children of such diffdren natian. Sang. Wong To Luk, Tang Kus On, and Let us this day remember our great litigs are permitted to grow up and be Pun (the last named was the delegate interviewed by the daily Peras repre- British heroes whose examples should be taught in schools, carried on with perfect Our inspiration and our pride. Explorers frodoin of religions Eberty and thought,ative). All five are members of the Guild, but do not hold permanent and rovers like Raleigh, Drake and

such as those you: frequent today. I do Hawkins: poete like Shapespeare and not think it comes ass from me on this official positions in the Guild. They are Milton; sailors like Nelson and soldiers occasion to congratulate every one of you employed on launch work in the like Wellington: saints and heroes, like children who took part in the rally at Lo Pun said: What the Secretary that Bishop of Hongkong who was drown. the Cricket ground on the second day of for Chinese Affairs should do is to arrange ed in the typhoon of 1010 while on his the Prince's visit to Hongkong.

for the owner, to meet us and then we way to teach the Chinese farmers in the presence is most gratifying evidence of could both get along with the business. villages; Sovereigns like our own King your loyal obedience to year superiore we don't

want to go to the Secretary's George, who aim is life is to serve and your desire to take part in the loyal office and then not have a meeting with his people. Yes, and all those heroes of demonstration. the Great War who laid down their live for is and for freedom's cause.

Your

I not of arm Huigkong, with its

400 square miles, is but an infinitesimal

the owners."

A DENIAL FROM THE OWNERS,

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motor

Short roads intersecting. Thia roud could be constructed by the villagers and motor truck service should bring their produce to the marest railway station on the Canton Kowloon Railway. The freight servien of that road would soon have to be increaseti,

The facilities offered by this motor road

of the country.

Regarding the accusation laid by the To-morrow is Ascension Day; let я part of the total of 119 millions of square launchmen against the owners

in the remember Jesus Christ, who died for us miles which represent the total area of effect, that they have received no all ca the cross for our sins, and rose the Dominions, Crown Colonies and Desincere replies" from the European. could be utilized whenever the authorities again the third day: His body so changed pendencies of Great Britain. Yet in point owners, Mr. D. K. Blair, Secretary of the have to deal with robbers in that section and giorihed, that after 10 days he re of importance Hongkong ranks as one of Chamber of Commerce, stated yesterday one of the factors in the solution of the Better" communication is turned to the Heavenly Home. gloriously the first of the Crown Colonies and has that the launchmen had been met, in abundig problem in this province. If the -ascending and throwing open for us the been aptly described us the most precious Gate of Heaven, so that now we can enter

ge in the British Crown. I wish to imfair and reasonable and conciliatory rond is well policed and an efficient tele-

phone system installed along its whole! in heart and mind, and we shall enter

press upon you children that, as sub-spirit. "We have on our files," said Mr.length, sokliers could be moved to points jects of the King, those of you who belong one lay, please God, to be with Christ to the British nationality cannot and Blair, proof that sincere replies have wherever their services are needed.

must not fail in your datiful loyalty, bren "made to every representation made remain merely as a proposal.

On the whole, this project should not Some Again, to those of you who are not of by the Guild."

energetic Britishers and Chinese should British nationality, let me tender just

take it up, and by exerting every possible one little word of advice. Be obedient

effort, perform a lasting service in these to constitutional authority and by that

two important cities. predience you will be carrying out the in- junction of the Church, which is your best counaflor and friend."

and our loved ones for ever.

AT THE ROMAN "CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.

The children of the Roman Catholic Schools attended a similar service at the

-Outhedral of the Immaculate Conception. Severnt members of the Coneular Body

The singing of God Save the King brought the service to a close.

NAVAL VESSELS DRESS SHIP. were present.

Bishop Pozzoni, in an address, explain. The naval vessels in port dreased ship ed that Empire Day had been appointed in honour of the day but no other ships

were observed to have done so. One was lo

THE LAUNCH SERVICE. The working of launches in the harbour by volunteer crews is proceeding satis

factory, and Mr. Williamson, the or- ganiser of the service, stated yesterday morning that there was a great improve ment in the number of private launches

WISDOM ✔ FOLLY,

The blindness, wilfulness and foolish- at work, as compared with that of theness of an inexperienced youth, contrast previous day.

Le with the wisdom, caution and sacri-

ficial love of a man of experience, is one |

THE STAR FERRIES.

of the interesting themes of "When Wo Were Twenty-One," the Jesse D. Hamp ton-Pathe feature at the World Theatre

ne a day of observance, specially among flying the Easiga at the foremast. Nor It certainly ought to be put on record the school children; to keep in memory was there any great display of flags in how well the naval ratings are now Victoria the Good-the great-grandmother the city. Apparently Mr. Martin express managing the ferrion, Quarter-hourly on Friday 20th, with H. B. Warner of the future King of England whom theyed the general view when he said, in service was well maintained by two enacting the rale in which Nas Goodwin mot and who spoke to some of them in the Cathedral, that the day should be

calebrated "quietly and humbly,"

Government offices were closed for the day but most commercial folk followed the maxim business as usual,”

SIKH RELIGIOUS BERVICE.

the Cricket ground in Hongkong a little more than a month ago. One of Queen Victoria's faithful murants, the Earl of Menth, thought of the idea of perpetuat ing the memory of Victoria so Good by temple between 7 and

A: Special service was held at the Sith .m. yesterday appealing to the Government of England when prayers were offered for an

(Continued ut foot of, next column.). enduring and peaceful. Expire. #

ferries yesterday and landings were scored his greatest stage success. Another usually made with great aplomb. When there is a charming romance, ih" which it is remembered that the emergency the older man is blind to the love of the service has been running less than a werk girl he desires to see wed to his ward, the results attained are highly satisfacand the word is blind to the trenchery tory With such a service the minimum of the adventment and the folly-of-bis- "requirements of the public are adequately love for her. met though, of course, there is no marginHenry King directed Whon We Were for pleasure, seckers, and that reacts on Twenty-One," the cast presenting in pro- favourably on the businem of entertainminent roles, James W. Morrison, Claire ment providers.

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