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ANDREW'S

HONGKONG ST.

A SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING. -

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MR. J. RED ELECTED PRESIDENT. The annual meeting of the St. Andrew's Society was held last evening in the City Hall. Hongkong. In the absence of the President (Mr. R. Sutherland) Mr. J.

Reid prralled. After Mr. A Bitchie, acting Hun. Secretary, had read the

1924 THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2778,

CANTON NEWS. (FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT:} COMMERCIAL GUILDS REPUDIATE. DR. SUN.

Overseas

Chinese

of

The united Commercial Guilds

statement published Kwangtung. in 'n September 24th, publicly advised the to cease support ing Dr. Sun Yat Sen whose, recent repudiat on of his Bolshevistic tendency has failed to make any impression what .minutes of the last meeting,

The CHAIRMAN said the statement of ever. The Guilds strongly denounced his skcounts showed that the financial posi-policy and works of eonfiscation, devasta- tion of the Society was very satisfactors tion, press ng of men inte involuntary indeed. There was a balance of $2.923.70, military service, and persecuting fellow which was more than 8100 over that of provincials opposing his political acts or fast your. The ball held on St. Andrew's wobeying his illegal and oppressive measures as rebels. The Guilds particu- Day was a very Meerssful function, the farly mentioned the recent unlawful Burress of the avant being largely due seizure of a consignment of arms which to Mr. Sutherland, their President. Ho the Canten Merchants Volunteers had was a tower of strength at this and other legally, imported for salf-defence, and functions during the year. The Com-

also the wanton attempt of Dr. Sun to anitico deeply regretted having to record bombard the city of Canton upon the the deaths of the Hon. Mr.. A. U. demand of the merchants for the return Stephen (a Past President). Messrs. Win" of their arms. The Guilds believed that Armstrong. S. B. G Romy William Dr. Sun Yat Sen would undoubtedly Stewart. P. Shaw, W. Badge, B. Hutchi- | have carried out his evil design, had it son. W. Y. Henderson and John Lennox. not been for the intervention of the Con-

Referring of the death of Mr. Stephen, the Chairman said he had been a true Scutsanun. With regard to Mr. William Armstrong I had known that gentlemnu fur umny years, and would niways ro Jember his kindly nature and enthusiasm For the Society.

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING..

RE-ORGANISING THE CLUB'S FINANCES.

KOOK ROWERS TO VISIT HONGKONG.

ALLEGED FRAUD.

SOLICITORS CLERKS AGAIN BEFORE THE COURT.

At the Central Magistracy, yesterday, the case was again mentioned in which Lo Shu-fan and Cheung Pui-chan, alins Charles Kent, are charged with forgery and conspiracy, when Mr. M. K. La for the prosecution naked for another week's remand, stating that the case was a very

The annual meeting of the Victoria Recreation Club was held at the Club House last evening, Sir Claud Severn, President of the Club, presiding. Prae tieally all the members of the General | complicated one. Committee were present and about 25.. members,

Mr. E. Davidson, for the defendants, said that in view of the further applica The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the tion for a remand he would apply for a adoption of the report and accounts, reduction of the bond for the defendants apologised for the late date for which the to $100 each, to be given on their own meeting was held and explained that this recognizances.

If the prosecution was was due to the General Committee apunable to proceed with the case on its

pointing a mall Finance Committee to investigate a number of irregularities which had arisen from various causes which he would go into later.

The year had heca, a most successful one in every way as regards the work of the sub-committees of the Club and they were most grateful to those gentic men who had served on these, sub-com- mittees for their work which hal enabled the Victoria Recreation Chib to maintain sular Body in Canton and the British its reputation as a Chub that took the

Authorities DA. Naval

humanitarian lead in various forms of sport in the Colony other than Ericket and football.

grounds.

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was this an-

Referring to the accounts, the Chair- man drew the attention of members to

Referring to the recent amouncement | (Applause.) of Dr. Sun regarding his non-interference with the desire of the Cantonese for sell- government, the taikis wished to make the item, Accounts Receivable, $15,785, it known to all. especially to overseas stating that it was a larger aun than they Chuese, that no sooner nounement, made than Dr. San appoin. ever had before. In this connection it Theted as acting Mayor of Canton, succeed had been necessary to appoint a small "his son, General Li Fock Lum, who is finance committee consisting of Messrs. described as a former bandit-chief, J. Smith, Hyndman, J. Stewart and A both by record and caperience, utterly McKirdy to go into the matter. He felt unitten for the pastion."

sure they were all very grateful to these gentlemen for the very large amount of trouble they had taken to investigate these irregularities which had been going on for some time past. The general committee had also met for a consider- able time recently to receive the reports of this finance committee and to disen99 the future conduct of the Club in order! that such irregularities might not occur again.

During the year 76-ney members joined the Society, and the Chairman hoped that members would give their assistance by bringing forward bew names increase was very encouraging, and he buyed it would continue. It had been suggest that retiring members who

The Guilds, according to their state. Bant their names to remain on the tist must pay the usual fre of ges. ment, have withdrawn nil voluntary rela- had been decided that the names of only titship with Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Kuomin tang Government, stating that the few those who pay subscriptions appear on communists forcibly holding the several public organization buildngs and guild- Lh list.

halls are no longer competent to speak on behalf of the people or the several guilds they claim to represent."

THE SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER COMPANY. The CHIEMAN then referred to the Scottish Voldateer Company, which, he said, bade fair to become head of the sections in Hongkong. He hoped that alf who could possibly join would come forward, and bring the number up to 150. There was good turn-out E pre. vious night at Quarry Bay, 76 being pre- Everyone voted it a first class success, aml it was hoped to have another

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ried unanimously.

REPUDIATION BY CANTON GENTRY.

1

The Committee of Canton Gentry re-

› ERALLY A PROSPEROUS CLUB present ng citizens of the 6 districts of the Province of Kwangtung, China, meet-

ng in Faishan, has authorized its secret "I may say at once," continued the thang Han. Ying, to make the Chairman, "that the Club, if ordinary following statement:

The Kuomintang Government in Cincare is taken to see that the rules are

coming up again next week, he would ask his Worship to discharge the defen- dants.

Mr. Lo said he could only say that this charge was not being frivolously brought. He should imagine that one week was sufficient to prepare his case. Since the defendants. had found a personal hund and they were out, he thought any fur ther reduction dunécessary, but would leave the matter in his Worship's bands, He should imagine that the charges were of such a nature that in ordinary cir-! cunstances $100 bond on the defen.! dants' own recognizances would be in- adequate,"

Mr. Davidson said that he had given In , the the Court repeated assurances, defendants' own interests they should be given this $100 bond on their own".re- cogaizances.

His Worship reduced the bail to a lond

The previous bail was Axed at $3,000 of 8300 and security for each.

for each defendant,

The ense

was remanded for uother

week.

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THE ABERDEEN ALLEGED MURDER,

CHINESE CHARGED. Following upon the alleged murder by armed robbers of a boat woman at Aber

Was arrested deen, a Chinese, who

shortly after the affair, was charged at the Central Magistracy yesterday with murder.

Outlining the case, Detective Inspector ton, with Dr. Sun Yat Sen as the Pre-followed, should be an extremely pro- Barner said that when the woman Was s.dent, irregularly constituted, has never been formally recogn zed at home or

sperous one.

We should have a very

The CHAIRMAN the proposed the adoption of the report. and Mr. B. WYLIE seconded. The motion was car abroad. It has long deprived itself of bandsome balance every year with which attacked on her boat by robbers her cries

we could effect many improvements and the one-time tolerated privilege of try ing to assist the people in their aspira- create a very good, reserve fund, and Mr. J. W. C. DONNAR proposed the election for democmey by itself indaig ng in hope that is going to be the case in

act of oppression and devastation,

· ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Reid, he said, was an active man in the Srciety, and had done everything he conid to promote the welfare of fellow Scotsmen.-(Applause.).

Mr. R. Y. Dyzz secunded, amid renew ed applause.

the

Motiment and

attracted a hulher of boat-people to the spot. The defendant was seen to swim short distance from the boat and he boats and kept there until the polic arrived. When arrested he was clinging It was not. to the milder of a boat, known hether the other man, who was

tion of Mr. 3. Reid as President. including the wanton threat to bombard future; but I do not wish to deal with ns hemmed in by a number of hawkers' ! the defenceless capital of the Kwangtung the future but with the past, and though Province on the pretext of suppressing we, as a Committee, do not appear before .A rebellion which has never existed..

Dr. Sun Yat Sen, self-styled President you clothed in white as a sign of repent of China in Canton, as head of an irre- ance, we do appear as a Committee to gularly constitute government without ask that every member should realize alleged to have been concerned with the even the support goodwill of the local people, is in that the Committee cannot be held per-defendant in the ease, was drowned when comptent to speak on behalf of the people sonally responsible for the accounts of both took to the water in consequence of South China who, the Committer of the Gentry in Kwantung honestly be every member. The real responsibility of an alarm being raised. Here are most friendly, to all foreign for the present state of affairs lies with nations enjoying regular commercial and those members who attended a meeting treaty relations with Chiun..

held in this Club two years ago and voted against my proposal for the introduction If that system had of a cash systerf

Mr. Rap said his thanks were from the hottom of his heart, for it was in his opinion, the highest honour any Scotsman could obtain in the Colony.

The PRESIDENT then proposed that Dr. 6. B. R. Black be appointed Vice Iresident, saying that he had known Dr. Black for nearly 17 years, and be had been a very good friend in family .al other ways.

There is no rebellion in Canton n Dr. Sun Yat Sen has tried to misrepre sent to the World, except that of Dr. Sun himself and his clique which has been responsible for the present reign of been introduced we should not now have terror in South China and which the had this item, Accounts Receivable, righteous forces of the people are being

$15,000, odd." asked to suppress.

The Magistrate (Mr. Lindseli) formally remanded the defendant for one week.

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À VISIT FROM ROPE. The activities of the Club, apart from Mr. J. B. Boss seconding the motion said-Dr. Black comes of good light

its finance, bad been extremely well-run land stock, from up Oban way, and has

and in this connection he would like to that charms of manner which makes a trus

thank the Hon. Secretary (Mr. R. C. Highlander loved by everyone. The des

While considering foreign intervens The Chairman went on to say that this Witchell) for the hard work carried out cription of the Highlander given by Sir Walter Scott in his books is no lunger tions which would jeopardize the honour sum of money was owing at the end of throughout the year. He wished to ex- and severeignty of China unngenssury and last year and since then a great deal press bis regret that the Interpart swim- true and a Highlander is not looked upon inadvisable, the people in South China of it had been collected. He went on to zaers from Shanghai were unable to pay 41 rubber now-a-days unless he hap deserve every moral and lawful support refer to the Club's bad debts, amounting a visit this year. The annual aquatic pens to be a Banker.-(Applause) Dr. in their proposed action to forcibly sun- to $3,017, which was mainly due to the sports, were to be held next week and Black's interest in Scottish affairs in the press a clique"which is not only distur peculiar interpretation of the rule regard, he hoped they would be a great success. ' Colony has been referred to by the ing Iceal peace and order but also the ing the entrance of new members. In the The annual regatta was also to be held President. We of the Scottish Company long deeply appreciate the keen interest be ship between China and other Nation near future an amendment of this parti- in November. Invitations for the regatta takes in us, and 1 feel that, in seconding

the propomi, I am voicing the wish of

the Scottish Company (Applause.)

extabl'stud helpful relation-

cular rule would be brought forward so as to make it the same as that operat ing in other clubs. Proposals for the amendment of other rules which had become obsolete and unworkable, would also be brought forward."

had been sent out to various ports and a reply had been received from the Kobe Rowing Club accepting the invitation. (Applause.)

and accounts.

He proposed the adoption of the report

Treasurer, Mr. JAMES SMITH, Hon. seconded the proposal and made a brief statement as to the present Gnancial state of the Club, remarking that the! accounts into some thing like ship-shape Finance Committee had now got the order, which was to be seen from the fast that accounts payable had been consider.

The adoption of the report and ae- balance sheet counts was carried unanimously.

ELECTION OF OFFICIALS. On the motion of Mr. R. C. WATCHELL, seconded by Mr. A. McKINDY, Sir Cland Severn was elected President of the Club, the motion being carried with applause.

Sir CLAUD briefly replied, stating that

ST. ANDREW'S DAY CELEBRATION. The proposal was carried unanimously. Dr. BLACK thanked the meeting for the

The next item of business was the élec honour they had conferred upon him, tion of a Committer, and while the

The HON. TREASURER explained that it and said be deeply appreciated it. members were voting on the matter. the The appointment of Honorary Seere Chairman raised the question as to the

was hoped to collect most of the money due in the near future. tary was next of the list and the Chair-way St. Andrew's Day should be cele

The CHAIRMAN referred to the services man said ill health" had prevented Mr.brated this year. He proposed that the 1). K. Elnir from working for the Society usual Bäll be held on Friday, November rendered to the Club by Mr. A. A. Alves na Hon. Treasurer for a number of years. in the capacity of Hon. Secretary as he 28th. St. Andrew's Day fell on a Sun-Mr. Alves had served the Club well but might wish, but he was pleased to un day, and he thought the previous Friday be did not have the time to go into its sounce that their ex-secretary was doing quite a suitable date. On the following. quite well, and talked of coming out Sunday there would be a Church Parade financial details as closely as any, Chibably reduced, since the publication of the here sometime. Mr. Blair was an ideal by the Scottish Company, heid for the like the V.R.C. demanded. As a result secretary. No matter what the officials serond Lime last year. Mr. Boss hud of this they had decided to engage a firm thought, he put them right. (Applause) assured him that this would be followed of accountants to be Treasurers of the Mr. Ritchie had been carrying on Uy refreshments taken in the Volunteer Club. They had also been able to obtain the services of Mr. May, who was well- those duties, since Mr. Blair went, and Headquarters. He asked them all to at-

known to Club members, as Steward, and though not quite just so well as Mr. tend.. Blair, was doing things in 'n very

The Rev. J. KIRK MACONACHI Said who had been an enormous help to the Club since he took up his duties lens creditable manner. He was sure Mr. they would be willing and road to

than two months ago. (Applause.) Ritchie, would be willing to act for the welcome members and, their friends. They all felt that the presence of Bir- ching year.

understand last year that the idea was May, who came to the Club for a part he had now been President of the Club Mr. G. H. YOUNG seconded, and Mr. Ritchie was unanimously elected Hon. nearest the Day itself. He thought the watched most carefully. He pleasure to work for the Club, though the to hold the church parade on the Sunday of every day, meant that the Club affairs for seven years. It had always been a

Becretary.

dav Tested quite suitab Mr. REID Baid their thanks were duo is

thought that now that the Club had pass- last year's working had been slightly ed through rather difficult waters that tinged with regrets, but he hoped that by Hon. Treasurer during the past year. ali do their best to be there,

The dates were, agreed upon.

accounts would be rendered at proper round everything would be satisfactory. and also to Mr. RL. Moncrieff for

Mr. R. C. Witchell was re-elected Hou auditing the figures. Mr. Nicoll," Low- Mr. Rein said it had been suggested times according to the rules of the Club Secretary and Mr. J. Smith, Hon. Trea

The CHALEMAN thanked Mr. Alves for ever, was expecting to go home, and Mr. that a date should be fixed later for an his services to the Club and went on to super TW Clark, of the Hongkong and Old Benttish Concort, to be given by the say that a meeting would be called at a

General Committee.Mesars. J. Stew- Shanghai Bank, was prepared to take Scottish Company. (Applause.) There are when he hoped to bring for art, W. Logan, A. McKirdy. A. A. Alves. over the duties. He proposed his clec- was a great deal of talent among them,

Mr. T. TALLON Bconded, and"thir ward: Messrs. A. K. Henderson, J. B.

The following Critter was appoint ward a proposal for the adoption of the Silva-Netto, R. H. B. Mitchell, G. W cash systein, a system which meant that Burnett, the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave and

Mr. C. J. Cooke. carried unanimously.

Rose. D. Templeton, R. Wylie, and the Club would have no bad debts. (Continued on nezi Columa.)

The Chairman thanked him for ex-

Mr. T. 8. B. Nicoll for his services as ressing his views, and said they would they would embark on a new era when the time of the next annual meeting came )

tion.

(Continued on next, Column.)

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