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"THE LAUNCHMEN'S STRIKE.

DISPUTE STILL DRAGGING ON.

DELEGATES RETURN TO CANTON.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 27TH, 1922.

VISIT TO THE LAUNCHMEN'S GUILD.

MEN STILL DETERMINED TO HOLD

OUT.

Yesterday afternoon a representative of the Daily Press visited the Launchmen's Guild, at Yaumati, and found that three of the five delegates had returned to Chaton that afternoon for the avowed purpose of informing the men" there as to the result of the negotiations; the other two are to remain in Yaumati to watch the situation from this end.

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL.

EUROPEAN BOAT RACE TO BE INCLUDED.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY ON

KENNEDY ROAD,

In

A Chinese woman was held up by, two The organisers of the Dr Boat robbers at Wanchai Gap, Kennedy Road, Festival this year have invited the local on Thunday afternoon. One of the man rowing clubs to take part in the annual | produced a dagger and threatened to taka The Launchinen's Guild representatives

boat races cr the fifth day of the fifth moon the woman's life. They made her take off Jagain exhibited dilatory methods that

which falle ou Wednesday, May 1st. It her black silk jacket, and asked her to is not suggested that Europeans should | haid over her jewellery and money. have been the subject of criticism more

propel a Dragon boat, although they defall, they stole closhing and jewellery to 4han once already in this dispute. They

monstrated on the occasion of the Pine the value of $36. Later in the day one of promised to consult their" constituents"

of Wales" visit that they could. The clubs the two men was arrested by the police on Thursday night.on the position as it

are invited to enter for a gig rner over and taken to No. 2 Police Station. A mile cours, from the A.P.C. buoy to the quantity of the jewellery has been recover- then stood. And report to the Secretary

The ordinary 30jed. Yesterday at the Magistracy the man" for Chine Affairs in the morning. On Asked for an opinion on the negotia Ming Yuen Gardens. returning to Mr. Hallifax yesterday the, one of the two remaining delegates foot, six-cared gigs are proposed to be arrested was brought before Mr. Lindsell,

said that the negotiations to a certain fused and the rowing clubs entering will and charged with larceny and assault.

Are delegates announced that, as they point were quite satisfactory but that doubtless be prepared to supply their The woman said that on her way to the

as it

had been fully empowered, they had not considered it leessary to refer the matter to the men of the previous night. was expected they would do. They had considered yesterday's proposals amongsë, themselves, howeyer, and had decided. that they could not accept them.

They refused to nunk any reduction in their

demands.

There

the owners' offer of the previous day of 81.50 ents was not sufficient. He felt sertain that the members would not he satisfied unless they obtained the $5.30 setts increase they had asked for.

F

Tenk she met two men and asked them own craft., A first prize wilj be offered."

The Chiura Committee in charge of the the way to Wanchai Gap. They pointed Dragon Beat Races has obtained the co out the road: "A little further along she operation, as judges and time-keepers, of discovered they were following her. One Lieut. Bailey, RN, Commissioned War of the men walked swiftly past her, and rant Officers McGrain and Jenkinson and then the defendant came up behind, and Mr. F. P. R. James and Mr. F. H. Dillon caught her by the hair. After stealing her THE OWNERS INCREASE THEIR

of the Public Works Department. in-jewellery, the robbers proceeded to assault 'OFFER BY 50 CENTS,

woman. Fortunately a tending entrants for the gig race should the terrified The delegates then went on a speak communicate with, Mr. James, at the fish-seller came round the benil of the road about the visit the delegares had paid P.W.D., by 5 pm on Monday. There and on seeing him the robbers bolted. the Hon. Mr. Hallifax that morning. have been a few" oppßrtunities this year sunte discussion, in which After they had informed the Secretary for of friendly meetings with the Chinese that Mr. Halifax impressed upon the dele- Chinese Affairs that they had decided to fit is hoped rowing men of the Colony were available eject the owners offer of the previous (1 unt too busy nmnning launches for airs that plenty of men to man the launches apart from the day (81.50 increase) Me. Hall-fax said helping generally with strike emergency that the owners wer prepared to increase services) will turn out in large numbers strikers. As a result, the delegates de

their offer by a further 50 cents, which and take part in the Festival, which is cited that it would only be fair tu con-rings it up to 85, or 50 cents below the car of the great events of the Chinese sult the men once more, i

men's demand. Hy naked the, delegates Calendar..

There is every prospect of a good show. if they were prepared tanecepi' the new

Six are ex- offer. They replied, to the effect that of Dragon Houts this year. the members in Canon must be consulted pected to take part, and each one will SAVAGE ATTACK ON AN OLD, before a décision on this point, could be have from 60 to 100 rowers in the full

regalia associated with this event.

The delegates premised to do this last night a to cue back a mid-day Hurday,

SETTLEMENT. DURING THE WEEK-mad

END DOURTFUL.

From inquiry at the Guild nicest was found that three of the delegates had returned to Canton" at shree o'clock, ostensibly for this purpose, but it seems -doubtful whether they can hold a meeting of the men and keep their engagement with Mr. Halifax this morning. They said nothing about a miss meeting having been called by telegraph in readiness for their arrival last night. There are those who doubt whether the men ever are cou- sulted in these circumstances. The dele gat, it is suspected, report to certain political wire-pullers in Canton and act according to their instructions. As Sun's light is behind a cloud just now (the pun is pure inadvertence) it may be that! the oracles will advise that the warns are unfavourable 10 ЛА attitude of defiance and the delegates may come back in a clustered mood.

PROPAGANDA BY THE CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE.

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Prac-

The re-opening of negotiations, the tices are now being held nightly in various delegate said, depended on the decisionParts of the harbour. The foreshore at of menfæers who would probably meet in Ming Yuen provides ample accoṁinóda.. Canton that night. The three delegates tion for spectators who can have, were expected to return their decisico Chinese fashion, in the Gardens after from Cunton either to-day or Sunday. wards.

nil they returned nothing farther could bo done.

[Regarding the alleged offer of a fur- ther a cepte inervase by the owners, we understand that no credence can be.at- ached to this statement.]

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HOUSE RAIDED "AT IANCHAI. ARRESTED MAN ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE.

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Later in the same day, according to the evidence of a Chinese detective, one of the two men was, eru leaving the Kwang Tai Pawn shop en Frayn East," He was taken back to the shop and it was found that a quantity of the stolen Jewellery had been pawned there.

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At this stage the case was remanded for further hearing.

MAN.

RATTAN WORKER WHO WAS SHOT

THROUGH THE ARM

An old rattan worker, named Pan Choi, whose age must have been well past the allotted span, appeared at the Magistracy, yesterday afternoon, as the 'complainant in a shooting affray which occurred near the Sailors' Home, on the night of the 8th inst, when he was attacked by three or four young men and shot thouph the arm. According to Dr. D. J. Valentine, the shot will cause the man permanent injury- Three of the four alleged assailants made! 2. As the result of a raid on a house good their escape, but Sub-Inspector as No. 177, Praya East, carried out by Fallon. whe happened to be pissing in a Sergt. Rozoskwi and a party of detectives | ricksha, heard the shot, and he was suc seven men, were charged before Mr. cessful in arreating one of the men, the Seamen's' Striky. Then the labeatr Lindsell at the Magistracy, yesterday, searching him he found a dagger in his element was feted and allowed to hold processions at their own sweet will." Now, the authorities at Canton look askance at such demonstrations. This week a pro- ession of Hongkong strikers, was broken

STRIKE PROCESSION BROKEN UP IN CANTON,

There is a different spirit in Canton rawards-workers fins than there was in

by the order of the Commissioner, General Ngai, and the men dispersed in disorder.

THE PIRACY ON THE **WAHSEN."

The Hongkong Gederal Chamber oÍ DELAYED CABLE CONFIRMS THE

STORY. Commerce, acting on the opinion of many

.MED

simplest possible language, and to ex-

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with the unlawful possession of three daggers, two gags made of wood and wire, and several packets of pepper.

possession.

On

Four charges were preferred against the defendant, namely (1) illegal possession Evidence of finding the weapons was of a knife; (2) shooting at Pun Choi with given by a Chinese detective, who stated the intention of murdering him; (3) with that after a long search, lasting all night, causing grievious bodily harm to Pup he found concealed under a stove in the Choi; and, (4) possession of a dagger. kitchen a parcel containing the two daggers and the gags. In another room a mall, but useful looking" dagger, was found hidden under a bowl.

Inspector Blackman said that three of the men were inmates of the house; the other four arrested there were visitori.

All seven men denied the charge" and the Magistrate said to the Inspector: cannot conviet on this ridence. The

bitter banish the lot. men will have to he discharged. You had

Inspector Kent, in outlining the case, said that when the men came up to Pan Choi ons of them pointed a revolver at his head. The complainant knocked up the man's hand and the revolver west off, but The old man bullet entered his arm. took to his heels, running towards Water Street. shouting " aaye. life." At this stage Luspector Fallon came on the scene and arrested the defendant. In Water Street the old man collapsed and was carriel to the station on the back of a kind-hearted street coolia, Whilst there the defendant was brought in and was the men who had attacked him.

Dr. Valentine gave evidence as to the nature of the wounds. He said the man was suffering from three wounds, an en- trance wound, an exit wound and a graze news the right side of the chest. All three were caused, in his opinion by the same ballet. The wounds in the arm would affect the use of the man's arm. the case was adjourned.

After further evidence had been taken

of its members who found that launch-I-PIRATES DID NOT SAIL FROM

were equally ignorant of thes «Guild's activities and of the owners'

Late on Wednesday night a delayed ...-offers, has arranged to publish announce-

mette in the vernacular press of Hong.ajc. was received by the Pak Hong S.S.

The men were then filed out of the kong, and Canton. These will be confined Company confirming the report that the

steamer #ahsun had been pirated. The Court in the charg: of two detectives. Argid by the complainant as one of to statements of fact, couched in the eircumstances surrounding the pirney, how. minute later, police whistles and a con- aver, bear little relation to be rumours siderable amount of commotion were planations of the owners' point of view. which were circulating in Hongkong, heard. One of the defendants who did not It is considered probable that, when the The pirates did not board the ship at like the idea of being banished attempted men know the offers that have been made Hongkong. In accordance with what has to escape. He rushed out of the prison to them, and realise that their places been the usual practice, în view of the ers' room and was making for the steps can easily be filled, they will bring prespiracies that have occurred in recent trading down to the charge room. He ure to bear upon the Guild not to times, a rigorous search was made of all did not get very far. At the bottom of jeopardise their livelihood by adopting an passengers before the Wahgan left Hong. the steps three detectives pounced on the kong on Sunday, and the police could fugitive and he was dragged back to the It is abundantly clear that Guilds in not understand how it was possible room which he was carefully guarded China differ from trade unions at home for

t gang of

slip pending arrangements being made for his in that they do not spring from class through their fingers,

The cable has safe.custody. "consciousness" on the part of the worker, get their minds AG. rest, for it but are a species of parasite upon the definitely states that the vessel was body of labour, They foment and invent boarded by a gang of suspicious looking grievances and when the workman gets men while she was discharging and em-YOUTH CLIMBS UP THE WATER. an increment the greater part of it in barking passengers at Peng Hoi, which claimed by the guild for purposes which is about 60 miles up the coast. The ship's An auditor could hardly approve if the guard, composed of Chinese, not Indians

accounts were subject to inspection.

unreasonable attitude

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MANY NEW CHINESE CREWS

ENGAGED.

pirates to

EUROPEAN HOUSE BURGLED

SPOUT.

For stealing a pair of field glasses and

as stated in the previous reports, 'at once.. a Chinese silver water pipe from the proceeded to search them. The pirates drew house, of Mrs. Large, of No. 29, Nathan their revolvers and shot dead one of the Road, Kowloon, a Chinese youth was gaards and severely wounded another. ordered twelve strokes of the cane by Mr. The emergency launch services com- They then took charge of the ship, order Lindell," at the Magistracy, yesterday. "mitted engaged, a-good many Chineseed the Captain to sail out of the harbour The youth openly admitted the theft,

Iowa, yesterday, at, 825 a month for for Shunsut, a small core quite close to and in reply to a question by the Magis

coxswains and engineers and 814 a month for deck hands and stokers. Mr. S. T. Williamson · declared that, if the strike continged, the committee would have the situation well in hand and be able to deal with all essential commercial require ments.

PLAGUE IN HONGKONG,

This year's "plague epidemic in the Colony can be viewed in its proper perspective with the following statistics before the reader:- Total cases for. 1914

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.9.146 1912 ...........

....1.MAT * 1022 (estimated) 1,200

PERCENTAGE

Figures as to the incidence of the“ plague : down to May 23rd in each of these years work out as follows:-

Year.

1920

Cases of Fatimated. Incidence plagne. : populaion., per 1,000,

731. 60°,200

1:10 408,000 10141,674.

$3.35 1912 ..1,002 456,730" 2.19

BURGLARS AT FÁUMATI,

A woman, living at No. 9 Chang Bha Shanmi. Here the pirates, after looting trate, Inspector Willis said that the de Street, Taumati, was awakened during the ship, dispersed, and the Wahsun was allowed, to proceed, to, Shanmi, A full fendant was arrested: going along the hearing two men talking on the stairs the early hours, of Thursday morning by report was made of the piracy to the street. An amab employed by Mrs. Large outside her cubicle, Shu at once raised Chinese authorities there.

identified the stolen property.

an alarm, and at ber, approach, the men The cable, which is dated the 23rd 'inst«, only reached. Hongkong at 1 p.m. on How did you get into the place?

The Magistrate (to the defendant): fed,

A search revealed that her flat hadr Thursday, the 25th

The defendant: climbed up the water been ransacked, and that clothing, money The Falun, which was expected to spout.. Jarrive in Hongkong had not arrived-up "The Magistralé: Oh, did you! The Hungbom Ferry Service was resum to a late hour last night. She is thought: The youth was then sentenced, and led have entered the flat by forcing open one

to have been dolayed by the typhoon out of Court.

and jewellery to the value of $910. Lad been stolen. The burglars, are said to

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