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THE SITUATION. IN CHINA. HONGKONG WEEKLY SHARE | EXPERIENCES OF TREVESSAS

FOREIGN MINISTER'S APPEAL

FOR

"SYMPATHETIQ UNDERSTANDING.”

W

Dr. Wellington Koo, who recently assumed the position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after he nad received the assurances of co-operation from various party leaders, received nearly two 'score foreign correspondents recently at the Waichiao Pu (Foreign Office),

"The newspapermen, who represented agencies and dewspapers in five different conntrica were each in turn introduced to "Dr. Koo hy Dr W. S. Wei, Under

REPORT.

SURVIVORS...

HONORONO, August 3rd. THE CAPTAIN'S GRAPHIC STORY. The past week has been a particularly

Captain Foster's full story of the sink- dull and uneventful one, and it would'

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ALLEGED PIRATES.

STORY OF THE PIRACY OF A JUNK.

The story of a' piracy of x" junk was

noon, whon eight rough-looking Chinese were charged before Mr. C. D. Mel boure with the piracy of a junk on the high sens, or in the alternative with na- lawfully having the junk in their posacs-

seem as if we have stopped rather ing of the Freerat is contained in told at the Magistracy, yesterday after abruptly into the usual midsummer dull-cables published in the Australian news. Prievs on the whole have been papers. The history, which is a graphic account of the sufferings of the crew dur. fairly well maintained,

The July Settlement had to be posting their voyage to Rodriguez, is

follows poned from the 27th to the 20th ultima

At midnight on the 3rd Juns the sion. owing to the typhoon weather.

The case for the police was conducted Trap met

a strong SS.W.` gale. Being hove to, the vessel was making by Sub-Inspector Pincott: The master water rapidly. No. 1 hold-pupps were of the pirated junk told the Court the of the piracy and of uis wanderinga unable to cope with the water. On the story 4th Juno I decide to abandon ship. from place to place after the piracy in found in Hongkong. It appears that on June 8th he set sail with a crow of eight At 1 p.m. tho from Hai Nam Island. same day near Fai Ma they encountered

The Shanghai market, in sympathy with ours, reports very little doing.

Singapore Rubbers are quiet. Banes.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks-

to $1,195.

Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Dr. Koo have been dealt in small fots from 81,120 Lifeboats were swung out and lifebelts search of his junk, which he eventually

expressed his pleasure at renewing wany old friendships in addition to manking new ones, and stated that he had no fermal statement to make on behalf of the government, but merely wished to

Marine and Fire Insurances.-Cantous have been placed at $635, Hongkong Fires at 2447), and Unions at $229.

Shipping.The only marked feature in

issued. The S.0.S. was sent out and answered O.K.

At 215 a.m. we abandoned ship, the foredeck being under water. The vessel

give his own views with regard the this section has been the rise in Hong/sant at 2.45 am. in latitudo 25 degrees | a three-masted junk which commenced to policies which he would endeavour to kong, Canton and Macao Steamboat 50 south and longitude 85 degrees 4shoot at bis junk. The firing was kept

carry out, during his tenure of office Dr. Koo said:

"At the urgent call of my countrymen and at the request of a great majority

HELP OF THE PRESS,

.

with buyers at 842).

Sugars. The raw sugar market con-

up for a quarter of an hour and then the cast. Great, difficulty was experienced in getting the beats away from the ship crew becoming frightened fled into the The three-masted owing to the heavy sea running. All the hold to take cover. Sugars have weakened to $205 to $200. tinues dull, with the result that, China crew got away safe in two lifeboats and junk came alongside and seven pirates, all armed with weapons, came on board lay to all night until 5 p.m. awaiting the junk and ransacked it. They packed Docks. Wharves and Godowns.-With

assistance. It was then decided to set

of Parliament, I have ones more assumed the exception of Kowloon Wharves which sail for Mauritius, having the assistance up the crew's property into bundles, and the duties of the Foreign Minister. As advanced from $159 to $163 during the of the prevailing winds and a westerly the three-masted one. This they did ordered the crew to sail the junk alter you all realize, China is passing through

Electric Companies-Hongkong Elec- rics are wanted at *32 and Trams at $23.80.

you gentlemen can. do a great deal in the way of promoting a more sympathe tie understanding of the cowlitions which prevail in our country and of the pro- lems which confront it. I regret ex- tremely that of late two or three cases have occurred in which the lives and

Cotton Mills.-There has been no ro property of a number of foreign nationals vival in the prices since our last Report. in isolated parts of China have been It is rumoured that The Shanghai Cotton seriously endangered. But I wish it to Manufacturing Company intend making be understood in your respective coun- the Capital of the Company to Tis a new issue of 40,000 shares, increasing tries that these are not to be taken as 6,000,000 Evo Mills have buyers at Tis symptoms of any change of general atti-12, and very few shares are cbtainable tude on the part of China either toward around this figure the friendly powers or

toward their nationals residing in our country.

The coin-

On the oth June I decided to procecil alone, having obtained astronomical de- clinations. The other boat had a chart and books while we had none. We ar- ranged to steer the same courses and to send assistance as too much time would be lost by keeping together.

A difficult time at present and I feel that last two days, there is no change in this current, though the distance was slightly from the time of the piracy until 6pm. longer than back to Australia. Both the next day when the two junks retura- section of the market.

Lands Hotel and Buildings-Hongboats kept together, though great difled to about the spot where the piracy kong Hotels have sellers at 827, Hongkong Lully at 301, and Humphrey's Estates at calty was experienced in this at night took place. There the crew were order. time, owing to my boat being much 8231.

ed to get into sampans and they were faster, having a larger snil. passes were useless" and we were steering rowed nshore. The sampans returned to the junks which were sailed away. That by sun and stars.

night the pirated crew spent on the hill- side at Tai Ma and on the next morning they set out to walk to Pak Ngau, their native vilinge, which was some consider able distance away. Fortunately, on the coast they hailed a junk which gave them passage to their native village. On. June 20th, "on information received, the witness went to Mineso to find his junk but failed. On July 6th he visited Hong. kong with his steersman and at Yaumati he saw his junk at anchor. He inade a report to the Water Police Station. Inter again be went to the Breakwater and found that his junk, had sailed away. Next day it was discovered at Aberdeen. He again reported the matter to the police and the crew were arrested. On defendants as being amongst the pirates. July 9th he identified the first three On the following day, in the Yaumati

found that his cargo of timber planks. Police Station, he examined his junk and square props and cocoanuts had been stolen. He recognised certain articles on

LAWLESS FLEMENTS.

Miscellaneous.-Transactions under this

The Intitude and longitude of Mauri- heading have been few, and the only sales worth recording are Cements at 89 totius and lodriguez were also obtained 01 China Providenty at 23: Hong then I decided to make Rodriguez, They were only the work of the law-kong Ropes at $3 and Peak Trams at

as it was much nearer. Only sextanis less elementa in certain regions of China.84 and 3 for the Old and New shares

were on board and it was only possible The Chinese people suffered equally with foreigners, if not more severely, in the

north-west course. When in the right to obtain our latitude, so we steered

hands of these local brigands. The oc

latitude we steered due west although currence of these cases has occasioned

we were driven away repeatedly and had to heat back during the voyage.

respectively.

(Monday), September 27th (Thursday) Forward Settlement Days-August 27th and October 27th (Friday), 1921.

Exchange.The T.T. selling rate, on

London to-day is 2/2) and on Shanghai

very sincere regret on the part of the Chinese nation, especially as the nation.74 als of the friendly powers have also beca among the victims. It will be my pur pose to ask the Government to take steps with a view to the more effective protec tion of foreign lives and property in China In fact, the Government has been taking stops with this object in view, and I intend to use my "influence so as to carry out this policy as soon and na effectively as possible,

PERIOD OF TRANSITION.

China is not only passing through a "critical period of transition"in the pro- eess of her political development but also making a great experiment in govern ment. The republican form govern; "meat is put on trial for the first time in Asia. For Chinu this is altogether a new path, and she.of course, has to feel her way along. Want of experience natur- ally leads to the making of mistukes and delays the building up of a stable govern inent.

The result is the prevalence of unsettled conditions in many parts of the country. But China has not lost her Taith i her demiberacy or in her ability to solve her own problems. She hope. that the friendly powers will neither lose faith in her. Deinoerncy always appears uncomely in the process of making.

It should, however, be judged not by its appearance but by its spirit-the spirit of the Chinese people. China therefore asks the world for sympathy and pati- ence in her struggle to evolve a systemi "of governmnt conceived in the spirit of democracy and possessing the essential elements of strength and stability."

QUESTION ANSWERED.

BENJAMIN & POTTS.

Arar 3rd, 1923.

$1,118 b... .... 1274 h. --

Hongkong and Shanghai

Banks Union Insurances Steamboats Chins Sugars Kowloon Wharves

.....

... SUFFERING FROM THIRST.

Good progress was made from the 11th June to the 14th June. It was calm wea

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the boat which were his property

Asked if he had anything to say, the first defendant said that they had They nothing to do with the piracy. had been detained by the pirates. Ho was made to sail the junk.

After further evidence had been taken the case was adjourned for further hear ing.

HONGKONG SHARE MARKETther and very hot, the crew bathing their heads and having. baths to keep their CLOSING QUOTATIONS

thirst down. They also sucked buttona and picoes of coal to keep their mouths moist. All hands were feeling a little off colour during the beat of the day. Some of them soaked their biscuits in aalt water

Much time was lost owing to bad steer $ 3 by 106 s.

despite repeated warnings. On the 14th ing and at 9 p.m. the sail was taken in ........$ 1 P. June at 2 p.m. a strong breeze from the owing to terrife weather. We hove to all night on the 2nd June. At 7 p.m. Shanghai Docka.......

Tis. 91

south-west blow up and we were sailing we proceeded with anil reefed. Most of Hongkong Landı......... ***. § 80 b, 504 88 about six knots. On the 18th June, at the crew were in good health and splen Humphreys Estates.....

6 m. very heavy rain fell. All hands did discipline prevailed. No latitude was possible this day owing to thero Shanghai Cottons....

TIL 82 b were detailed to eatch rain and sufficient "being no sun. Fierce squalls coaped. China Providents ........ 254 b.

was caught for immediate needs. Ten and we only sailed between squalls, ship- -Dairy Farms

..$ 23.60 b. 1

funnels were made from old biscuit tins ping heavy water which half filled the boat. The weather moderated and we 201 b.

to shoot water info cigarette tins. The sailed all night, everyone being soaked. Hongkong Electrics .. 394 b. sails and canvas boat cover were too On the 23rd June there was similar wen- Hongkong Trams8 23.80 b.

ther and we were keeping a sharp look- saturated with salt water to be useful.

out for land. On the 24th June there was a very high sea and fierce squalla. We were sailing with only a piece of canvas before the mast to keep the boat. running before the sea. Similar weather prevailed all day`on'the 25th, and on the squally winds. At 6 am, we shipped a 20th there was a very high sc and green sen right over the after end of the boat, breaking the tiller and rudder hand and buckling the pintle These were re- paired while we steered with oars. At 2.15 pm. land was sighted on the port how. We made for it and it proved to be Rodriguez Island where we landed at 6 p.m. On landing everyone found great

Watsons

ALLEGED EXTENSIVE FRAUDS

AT SINGAPORE.

SHIPPING SEAS.

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Every one was now much moro cheer- ful On the 16th June a good stiff south cast wind blew and more rain was A case in which two Bombay merceaught. All were wet through by rain chants, named A. F. Josaf and Abdul and salt water, but this helped to keep Rahman, are charged with extensive

Our feet were sore with frauds against commercial and banking away thirat. firms was mentioned before the Third continual soakings and lack of circula Magistrate, Mr. Gourlay, at Singapore last week. Mr. J. G. Campbell, who tion. We shipped a green sea at 1 p.m., Dr. Koo thou stated that be would be appeared for the accused at the previous half filling "the boat. One plank in the glad to answer questions upon any point bearing, stated that he would be unable bilge of the boat was found to be crack- upon which he had not made himselt to represent them, and he asked for aed, and we caulked it. Baling was difficulty in standing upright and it was sufficiently clear. He also said that' further adjournment of one week in order tinuous. On the 17th June. we opened would make it a point to meet correspon to give the accused an opportunity of two tins of bitcuts. There were only dents at least once a week, and oltener obtaining other counsel. This was graut about 20 good ones but we would still if necessary in order that a complete ed. It is understood, says the Straits have plenty aboard with care. The sun understanding might exist at all times Tinue, that the charges against Josaf was strong. All hands were drying their between the Waighing Pu and newspaper- now amount to $19,000, and against clothes We tried rubbing our feet with Abdul Rahman $44,000, and that the oil with good results. Some were trou total amount involved is between bled with salt water boile, On the 18th $200,000 and $300,000. Bail was in- June there were fierce squalls from mid creased at this adjournment from $20,000 night to 4 nm, and we sailed before the to 840,000.

wind under baro poles. On the 19th June We were making fairly decent headway, but it was still squally. In the morning the firemen Nagi and Jacobali were very ill A very high sea was running, but there was not much wind between the squalis.lt kan de

men.

A. HORRIBLE NIGHT..

impossible to walk straight without assistance. The weakest cases were sent to hospital and all were treated splen didly. The moral of the whole crew "of this boat was splendid throughout. The rations during our voyage consisted of one-third of a cigarette tin of water. two cigarette tin lids of condensed milk. days. All the crew are now doing well and one biscuit daily on the first three

treatment we have received since we and I cannot speak too highly of the landed.

KRYPTOK LENSES

The Minister was then asked why he had hesitated so long before assuming the portfolio, and had then finally accept ed. He replied that, after he had been appointed, ho, hoped to secure the rati fication of Parliament to his nomination before accepting the important post, but that when he realized that it was out of Touching on the subject of the Gold the question owing to the present an Frane payments of the Boxer Indemnity, settled condition of affairs, he had writ and the fact that the Spanish Govern- ten the various leaders asking for their ment was reported to have sent a strong support and consent. As soon as he had note to the Cabinet, the Finance Minis- received their replies he wasted no time ter stated that the entire question was horrible night. There were a series of forms of bifros) Tenses. The bifool On the 20th June we passed a mast are conceded to be one of the Tey in entering office particularly since he in the hands of Parliament, and was one fierce squalls, Everyone was soaked and realized that it was unfair to the Foreign of the first subjects on the agenda. Ile it was bitterly cold. At 6 am fireman ment is ground and fused into the distant Powers, not to have a responsible head also said that the question of sending Jacobeli died and at m. he was lens making the product practically, at the Foreign Office, with whom they funds to maintain the Chinese Legations buried. We could not keep him in the could communicate to the government. abroad would receive his earnest atten. boat owing to its baving a depressing piece of glass 114 segments are

THE BOYCOTT MOVEMENT.

tion, and that they would continue to effect on the rest of the crew. Nagi, was invisible and the lens has a bench With regard to the boycott movement,

function ns formerly.

vory ill and it was hard to open his teeth appearance. Kryptok lenses of any gre Dr. Koo nid not only the entire Cabinet

to got him to drink water or milk All but many of the most prominent authori- A Peking news agony saysSince his hands were on watches. There was a cription in either regular or Toric tion to it and hoped that an early suitle has received quite a number of anony. On the 21st Jane there was a light breeze Optical Co., Buccoons to Clark & Ozu ties as well were devoting carnest atten- assumption of office Dr. Wellington Koo strong 5.1. wind and a heavy cross.ses are manufactured by the Hough ment would be reached to the complete mous letters advising him to resign and and sea. We gave Nagi water and milk satisfaction of both Japan and China threatening to use drastic measures to at intervals. At 8.30 3.1. Nogi died and Manufacturing and Refracting Optiekution Dr. Kan unequivocally denied the rum deal with him, if he should fail to ac at 11pm we buried him. The sheave the most competent optical manufactur

s that the boycott was sponsored or cept the advice. The acting Minister of in the mist was carried away and we supported in official circles, but said that Foreign Affairs is now having body substituted a piece of leather to allowing establishment in Bouth China- it was an entirely spontaneous movement guards on his car. Dr. Koo has sent a the halyards to ride ensy and we carried located. In 89, Quom's Bond and for that reason was all the harder to representative: to the South to explain on. Some of the crew were very down cope, with succcarfully.

„Fitting glasson and testing, the "ilight his position, which is raid to have been hearted. (Continued at foot of next Columu.)

RECKIVER. THREATENING LETTERS?

misunderstood by not a few in Shanghai. (Continued on nezt Column).

Abair

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