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THE CANTON BUSINESS STRIKE SETTLEMENT.” 15 IT AN ABORTIVE AGREEMENTI

PER CEN. OF SHOPS REMAIN

CLOSED,

It was announced at Canton on Friday might that after protracted negotiations between the commercial and philanthropic organisations and the Government a

Settlement of the business strike had been reached and all the shops in the eity would re-open on Saturday.

The terms werez-

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 187, 1924

BIG FIRE AT CANTON,

Twelve buildings in the Saiwan this triet of Canton-including that owned and occupied by the Yee Sam Tea House, one of the oldest tea houses in Canton Friday inst. The fire started at noon in were completely destroyed by fire on

restaurant on the new maloo.

TSUN WAN ROBBERY.

STORY OF THE CAPTURE.

Farther details are now to hand with regard to the smart capture by the police on Friday night of six armed robbers at affair was reported in the foily 'ress Tsun Wan in the New Territories. The

Theon Saturday morning.

massive concrete building of the Bank It appears that a motoring party driven of Asia which adjoined the ill-fated tent. R. Earnshaw of Kowloon, saw two house was saved from destruction mainly halted by the roadside close to the village. Ford cars in the charge of three Chinese, because the precaution was taken to close Thinking that perhaps they had had a the iron shutters, thus preventing the breakdown. Mr. Earnshaw proffered

Of the work of the street fire

Shortly after this, an excited Chinese dashed up and hailed Mr. Earnshaw's car, saying that an armed robbery bad been committed. With commendable presence of mind, Mr. Earnshaw at once obtained the use of a Government telephone in a matshed close by, and gave information to Tus Wan Police Station.

(1) The Merchant Volunteer Corps to penetration of flames through the win-assistance, which was refused.

be reorganised and become subject | dows to Government Orders. (2) Whereupon the arms and ammuni-brigades the Canton Gazette mys: "Des tion seized will be released on pay-pite their clumsy way of tackling the went of a million dollars by the conflagration, they certainly did their Merchant Volunteer Corps. (3) Amnesty for Mr. Chan Lim Pak best." The brigades that chung along Sap

After a public repudiation of Sam Hong Kai were rendered useless be treasonable designs and affirmation of allegiance to the Government.

cause the water main on this street is Our Chinese correspondent, writes, bows being repaired and no water was 'forth. ever, that reports to hand show that coming. But from the adjacent streets the some 70 per cent of the shops in Canton other companies were able to get water. were still remaining closed on Saturday However, they had to work with difficulty, afternoon. The Cantonese merchants, it for they had to have their hoses passed appears, are dissatisfied with the terms over several high roofs before they were of agreement, fearing that Dr. Sun Yat in the position to fight the fame." Sen will not keep faith,

The total loss has not yet been ascertained.

The Gold Exchange. Native Banks,

WEDDING.

WAY-MARSH.

Saturday, the wedding took place of Mr. At St Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on John Roy Way, of the Hongkong Electric Company, to Miss Clara Avice Marsh

The bride looked charming in a dreqs of ivory satin charmeuso trimmed with silver leaves and pearls draped at the side with orange blossomustulle veil with hand

ing from each side and carried a bouquet of silver leaves with orange blossoni hang-

of white ruses and lilies,

The bridesmaids wore blue georgette orer blue satin, with blue georgette hats. to match trimmed with violet flowers, and carried bouquets of pink roses and blac pansies.

MR. GALE LEAVES. SUS, CONSUL-ĠENERAL RETURNS TO AMERICA,

at once rushed to the main road, accom- Consul-General, and Mrs. Gale left by the Sergt. M Hourihan, who was in charge, Mr. W. Holt Gale, United States panied by a The European "otheer was araper with a Staten

Wei-Hai-Wei, policeman. † President Grant yesterday for the United

revolver, and the constable had a rifle..

Just as they reached the road, two Ford ears, later discovered to be those seen by Mr. Earnshaw, and which the bandits had obtained on hire. from a Sham Shui

and Picce Goods Guilds in Canton City Thete appears to have been no low of Po garage, came along in the direction of

life from the fire, but when the excite ment was at its height a shopman, said to be a member of a certain organization was shot by two unknown peons in the Ching Yuen New Malco. The unfortu.

Kowloon,

whereupon one man attempted to bolt, They were immediately ordered to halt,

but was brought down by the Chinese constable's rifle. He was not seriously

The Consul-General's departure was, made quietly and without ceremony. only personal friends being present on the vessel to hiḍ him adieu,

CHINA'S NEGLECTED

have decided not to reopen their trade until Dr. Sun Yat Sen has complied with the request of the "Canton Merchants Volunteer Corps to return their arms by actually delivering the goods. The terus for the delivery have not yet been definitely settled..as the General Hend, at man is reported to have succumbest i wounded, however, and will later be able and the high esteem with which her

quarters is calling for payment in ad" to his wound.” vance, while the Merchants Volunteer officers prefer cash on delivery to any other method in order to avoid being duped again.

It is not believed that there will a general opening of the shops in Canton until September 5th, before which date overy unsettled question will have to be concluded, according to the preliminary agreement entered into between the General Chamber of Commerce and

Generals Fan Shek Shang and Lias Hong Chao of the Yunnanese Army, acting on behalf of Dr. Sun Yat Sen...':

THE NEGOTIATIONS. The Cantan Guzelle (which is regarded as the organ of the Government) gives the following account of she negotiations:--

After several days of unremitting Earts by the delegates of the six leading commercial and philanthropic organina-; tions, a settlement of the general strike, was announced yesterday.. The Chinese Chamber of Comsaerce, the six Charitable

AMNESTY POR CHAN LIM PAK.

to take his trial with his five companions, Under a sent, in one of the cars, was found a revolver, all the cartridges in which had been fired, some iron hurs, and some crackers which had possibly been intended for use in frightening the victims of robberies.

of the villagers had been wounded..

It was afterwards discovered that one

Owing to the special mediation of the resident commercial and civit leaders, the Generalissimo his agreed to cancel the order for arrest of Chan Lim Pak and to grant him an amnesty, upon his issuing a public declaration repudiating the treasonable actions alleged against him and upon his firming his allegiance MR. CECIL FRANK HARRIS, OF and loyalty to the Government.

Chan Lim Pak will definitely resigni from the post of Commandant-in-Chief of the Cunton, Merchant Volunteer Corpe.

THE THREATEKED BOMBARDMENT OF CANTON.

"

THE GOVERNOR'S "MILITARY PLANS REVEALED.

OBITUARY.

SHANGHAI.

when it became known that Mr. Cear Very sincere regret was occasioned Frank Barris, a member of a well known Shanghai family, had met his death sud denly in tragic circumstances says the 3.45 Inaily Ners. Shortly after 6 am. his brother, Mr. J. E. R. Harris, with whom he resided at 64 Route des Seura, found him lying dead at the foot of the [FROM UUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] stairs, and from subsequent inquiries it The refusal of the mercenaries of Dr.

seems that the deceased, having occasion lastitutions, the United Chambers of Sun Yat Sen to comply with a mad pro and fell to the bottom, breaking a wrist to go downstairs during the night, slipped Commgree of the whole province, the position of their chief to destroy Canton and becoming unconscious, the position in Commercial Maintenance Association,

by bombardment has, however, "had the which he fell, with one arm covering his tho Local Self-Government Society and the Local Rehabilitation Society have Liao Chung Hoi and other Chinese cation Dr. Bryson and Mr. G. W. King effect of shattering the hope Governor mouth, apparently causing death by suffo- n holding joint conferences daily and Bolshevists to try the Soviet system of attended at the residence and, after the delegating representatives to

mediate

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PEKING UNIVERSITY'S EFFORTS ORCHARDS.

TO IMPROVE THEM. In spite of China's ancient civilization citizens regard fruit as an article of diet and a necessary part of every feast, the growing of fruit of high quality has been neglected, and little has been done in the way of fruit preserving.

To meet this very definite need Peking University (Tenching) is planning to do extensive work in horticultural develop ment,

particularly along pomological lines. Courses are to be given, on the principles and practices of gardening as applied to fruits and vegetables, the special requirements of these crops; and propagation and pest control. Special attention, will be paid to fruit growing fruits, harvesting, storing, marketing and and the care of orchard trees and small

work in budding, grafting, cultivation and spraying.

Experimental work will be carried ou in propagation and the introduction of new varieties, and an attempt will be made to improve the quality of many of the native fruits and vegetables.

SUNG AND MING PORCELAIN.

£30,033 FOR THE BENSON COLLECTION.

having a sale of his treasures in his life. It does not often happen that an art

time and of witnessing the success of the collector gives himself the satisfaction ef

Government for the conclusion of a antioGovernment in this prosperans eity in inquest had been opened, and adjourned, dispersal On July 2nd at Christie's |

factory agreement based on "the" condi- tions laid down by Dr. Sun since the trouble arose over the seizure of the ship ment of arms and ammunition brought by the Norwegian steamer Bar.

The

South China.

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this pleasure, because the total of the two Mr. Robert H. Benson, of Park-lane, bud

greater than his original outlay. He had the courage and discernment to collect days sale nearly £37,000 was much

when the craze was for the later Ch'ing. Sung and Ming Chinese porcelain in days

the body was removed to the mortuary. strike on August 25th to 30th, when many of age, was a member of the staff of the It inuy be recalled that, during the The deceased, who was only years citizens joined in the silent protest Union Insurance Society of Canton and against the unlawful seizure by Dr. Sun was very popular among a wide circle of terms were finally arranged, ander in-ammunitions for the import of which the member of the Shanghai Football Club. Yat Sen of a consignment of arms and friends. At one time he was a prominent structions of the Generalissime, by Canton Merchants Volunteer Corps have He leaves a widow and one child and for General Liau Tang Chu, Commander of obtained all necessary legal permits, them, as well as for other members of the pieces, however beautiful. Mr. Benson's Governor Liao Chung Hoi of Kwaung family, the deepest sympathy will he felt.ce, by the way, happily dispelled

the Yunnanese troops in the Spikwan, and General Fan Shek Sang, Commander of the Yunnanese troops quartered inside the city, and by representatives of the Canton Merchant Volunteer Corps.

TERMS OF RETTLEMENT."

tüng issued several proclamations deal-

ing with the situation, threatening his

fellow citizens with military measures for any non-compliance with his orders.

MERCHANT OFFICER'S

DAMAGES.

The terms of settlement are reported! What were 'military measures was not VINOGRADOFF'S. CLAIM OF $10,000 Benson and Mr. Con Benson. It appears |

to be as follows:-

All the shops and stores of every dea cription are to be re-opened entirely this morning (Saturday).

The Canton Merchant Volunteer Corps

made public until a day ago, when the Yunnanese militarists interfered with what ought to be a purely Cantones question.

the rumour which caused him to be des cribed as the late Mr. Benson." This rumour had gained ground because the collection was declared to be the pro- perty" of Major Rex Benson, Mr. Guy ON CHINA MERCHANTS. that some years ago Mr. Benson gave his The case in which A. M. Vinogradoff

famous treasures of porcelain to his sons. was awarded the sum of $16,000 in the

Picture-lovers will also remember that. Mixed Court at Shanghai, compensation been a trustee of the National Gallery.

during the last 18 years Mr. Benson has The military measures as just disclosed) were that, on August 27th, the Canton for serious injuries sustained through against the China Merchants S.N. Co. is to be immediately, reorganised in a Gendamerie would be despatched to failing from an unsafe ladder in the his pieces in times when prices did not Although Mr. Benson was able to buy Saae Kwan or the Western Suburb, to hold of the company's steamer Haining concluded that every Song and Ming approach those of to-day, it must not be pull down the gates; that the forces of on board of which he was employed, has *All Merchant Volunter Corps through-powered to disirs the Merchants Me

the Labour Corps or Red Army would be not yet run its

veel showed a profit. But taking the. COBIKE. the provinces are to be subject to the

Messrs. R. ES. Gregson and Ziar; on

total of the 215 lots into comparison, orders of the Civil Governor. All doubt and barracks of the Volunteers should be tion last week to Mr Ivanow, Russian total realized represents thrice the prine Volunteer Corps, that all the quarters behalf of the defendants, made applics-several good judges estimate that the fal points or misunderstandings to be forcibly occupied by the Red Army; that Assessor, and Magistrate Yui forest. Mr. Benson himself expected to sec satisfactorily and amicably adjusted. individual members of the Red Army judgment to be set aside, or a stay of jardinere approach the sum of 0,500gs.. With the satisfactory reorganisation of would-be assigned to chops on strike for execution granted. On behalf of the plain paid by the Dusveens the previous day the very rare aubergine-purple Ming the Military Volunteer Corps and the permanent occupation, and that bom tiff Messrs. C. B. Franklin and Fishman for the Ming Happy Angury" bottles. assurance of its loyalty and obedience to the Government, the Generalissimo will bardment of Saue Kwan would be order opposed the application, and applied for This beautiful example fell to the bid of release all the arms and ammunitioned upon opposition of the people to the prompt execution of the judgment. After Messrs. Parish, Watson, of New York, at which arrived on the seamer llar accord foregoing measures. Governor Lino Change argument the Court adjourned and 2,100gs., and Mr. Frank-Partrige won, at ing to the proper vouchers.

will consider its decision.

cordance with the Regulations to be pro- mulgated or approved by the Govern- ment:

-out"

The sum of five hundred thousand Hei, according to vernacular press dollars to be paid over by the Military agency reports, had more than 150,000 Volunteer Corpe to the Government.

All the Hak Kwan (alien troops) which were recently recalled to Canton in anticipation of trouble are to be order ed back to their respective stations in dhe Eastern or other fronts..

The Special Martial Law regulations recently enforced to be rescinded

(Continued on next column.)

1,800gs., the hexagonal Sang flower-pot The defendants contend that the judge Chinese inscription on it, had been in (only elin. by 9in.), which, from the nationalization" warrant forms pre-ment in which plaintiff was awarded Jam actual garden use at an artificial bill of pared before August 27th, and he was chants 8.N Co., from all damage, and grounds of a palaen. He also took it ages distinctly absolved the China Mer rockery and bamboos in the pleasure to have supplied the forms to members of that being the case they failed to see why 950gs, a Ming vase, 1818. high, of deep the Red Army through Laon Yee Sha" $10.00, damages Plaines on Day other turquoise-bule ground, and pair of Secret Society members who would assist hand, pointed out that the judgment also fetched 250gs. (Williams); this buyer give

Plaintiff, on the high s

of Ming also the Reds in the execution of taking shops stated quite definitely that no application ing 350gs. for the remarkable Tang and their goods..

for a re-hearing of the case would be con- figure of a home which was lent to the sidered.

White chapel Art Gallery home time ago

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