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PIRACY AND BRIGANDAGE. SUGGESTIONS FOR SUPPRESSION

OF BOTH.

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On January 21st the Rev. Facher De Piracy, and brigandage are one and the

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VICTORIA DIOCESE.

ASSOCIATION'S. RECEPTION TO BISHOP DUPPUY.

ANNUAL MEETING.

Many old and many new frienda were receive by the Bishop of Victoris, the

Clippele, a Belgian missionary from same thing: the only difference is that Judging from the general run of the Right Rev. G. R. Duppuy, at the Helena Schert, stationed in the diocese of Suai-pirates operate alloat, and brigands oper times clocked for the last quarters yester May Lustitate resterday afternoon, when yuan, was captured by bandita. Father ate ashore.

day, the course unist have been remark following a reception, the annual meet De Clippele belongs to the Chilawuauao The depredations of a selitary robberably fast and too much attention needing of the Victoria Diocesan Association Mission, not far from Tochong. may often be troublesome to put an endnot be paid to the performances put up, (took place. Nearly 100 people attend-,

After having celebrated mass in a to; these of a hand of pirates or brigaads For instance, the last quarter of Kinged. neighbouring parish about eight" miles is the easiest thing in the world to deal from his beadquarters, Father De Clip with, nowadays-provided commonsense pele was on his way home, when some (instead of brilliant genius) is applied to thirty men, dressed in military uniform the job. and rather poorly armed, suddenly ap peared and made him a prisoner. The bandits took him back to the Mission he had just left, and informed him that he would not be released until a ransom had been paid. A Chinese hostage from that place was also taken into captivity, but was released hext day on payment

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Five days later the bandits looted

the vestry at Shankai. The resident priest, a Chinese named Ha, received

a warning at the fast moment and was able to remove to a safe place the Chin. ese nuns and the children of the orphan age. Having done so he hid himself in a haystack in the yard of his residence. The bandits broke down the doors the residence and the church, and hav; tav ing looted those two buildings passed into the orphanage and then through the village, carrying off a large amount of loot and destroying many things which they could not carry. After the bandits departed the Chinese priest emerged from his hiding place, and fed with the auns and the orphins to Tocheng.

Meanwhile the other missionaries in the locality had taken refuge in the principal fortified places.

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Both pirates and brigands have a base

for their business-often 'two bases. When they have two bases, they use one to concoct their villainy, and the other to receive their plunder.

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After ten, Sir Henry Pollock, K.C, book, but it took him 1:50.2-5. to cover presented the Bishop with a cheque from the first furlongs of the mile, which his many Hongkong friends, and com- doci not make any of us much the wiser.

menting on the Bishop's leave in England, King of Hearts, in a contemporary, is congratulated him on His récent credited with sovering the "fall Derby riage, Sir Henry welcomed the Bishop distance on the sand track in 133 Asfand Mrs. Duppuy aad said the repre- a matter of fact he was ridden on the squtative gathering present was an in- dication of the esteen in which Bishop grass course, his time for the 13 miles Duppuy is held by the residents of Hong- being: 412-31.18.3-5: 1.56: 9.12.2-3 kong. The local pirates have two bases: 200; 337.9-5. .

The Bishop replied, and after thank- Hongkong, where the nest stunt is framed Gallops, with no outstanding last quar-hind the gift, said he would like to ing them for the goodwill which was be- up; & depot on the mainland whither ters were: Gold Leaf (1.mile): 30: 1.02 take the opportunity of thanking these they carry off their acquisitions in the | 1.38.2-5; 2.08.2-5; Fern Leaf (1 mile); who carried on during the absence, and shape of goods and prisoners to be held | 30: 1.02; 1.36.3-3: 210; Poppy Leaf (especially Mr. Copley Moxie who had. done a great deal of heavy work on his mile): 3. 1-5; 1.11; 145; 219, Peach behalt He took this opportunity of Leaf ( mile): 33.13; 1.11; 45: 219 thanking him, and expressed the hope Phenomenal Dablia (6 furlongs): 34;

that he would have a good furlough, Ho 1.05; 1.37 Primrose Leaf (1 mile): Lady Severn and others, for the work thanked the Association and the officials, 31.25; 1.08.4-5; 1.42.3-5; 2.14 Carnation they been doing, and also the Diocesan

for. Tansoin.

Outside of Hongkong, the two chief bases of the pirates responsible for the depredations that have caused so much trouble and anndyance to the shipping Leaf 1 mile): 2-3.1.08.3-314-5; Secretary and all who had been respon-

sible for arranging the reception.

Just before he left England he received La cable informing him that Archdeacon

of this Colony are Bias Bay and Kongmi 215; Pansy Lea! mile): 322-5; There are a number of localities de-1.05. 1-5: Uncle Tom ( mile): 35 v1.08. signated Kongmi. The one alluded to A four furlong gallop which I cannot Barnett, who bad worked in Hongkong

vouch for is that of Wimmera: 333-5; 1.02. Mystie Dahlia is credited with covering a mile in 3; 1.06.2-5: 1.30.3-5; 2.00.5-5.

Beauty Dahlia late in the morning. covered the mile with "Honesty Dahlia leading the earlier stages of the gallo

for 20 years, had found it necessary to return Home Archdeacon Barnett had done a great amount of work in connection with the founding of St. Stephen's College and various other colleges, but owing to ill health he had to leave this month. Thus the Colony was going to lose a very valuable worker.

The Bishop reminded the gathering that the annual meeting of the Victoria

now is in the Shuntuk, district apposite to Mabning. The Shuntuk district is the great silk district of South China ising immediately" S.W. from Canton, and form- ing nearly half of the West. River” delta. Kongui is that portion of the Shuntuk distrie: separated from the rest of it, by

Diocesan Association would take place in the upper portion of the Junction Chan- nel; where the river steamers bound for On Tuesday morning Prince. Regeat London on June 24th, with the Bishop Kongmoon ture and go South to their was sent 13 miles io 3.34, last quarter all these in Hongkong who were going of Winchester in the chair, and he asked destination. Going through the upper 32 and showed no effects. I gathered. Home to give their names to the local portion of the Junction Chanel it is to the south of them; going south (after yesterday, that Dr. Kew will probably secretary so that arrangements could be they have turned into the main channel send him out in the Chater Cup (1 ile made for official invitations, of the West tiver) it is to the east of 165 yards) on Monday, where his weight them.

in 34: 110; 1:40: 210.

The Kongmi district is dominated by will be 188hs. I shall still expect to see Mahning and it is here that the Tai Lee his name either on the board for the hostages for ransor (bostages whom they pirates nded with their plader and Jockey Club Stakes, where his weight is

THE ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Association followed under the chairmanship of the to read the annual report of the Hon. Bishop, who called upon Miss Patterson Secretary (Lady Severn).

BANDITS BURN OVER HUNDRED HOUSE). Since then these bandits have been terrifying the district, riding from one place to another, taking the captive priest with them,

Missionaries, converts and churches seem to be their principal prey. A fortnight previously they burn ed 110 bouses belonging to Catholics in the Kuyanghsien district, leaving noth- behind thea, zot vie had saved grain which the poor

Peppie for their sustenance during the winter are still holding) after killing the cap 155lbs, and the distance only 55 yards months. The gang also looted two I taip of that vessel. This is a British further, or lor,the, Kalgan Plate, where' The report was as follows:-The out- churches on the western side of the

Some of the hostages have his weight is 15alls and distance anven standing features of the work of the parish. Sankai was the third place they been killed. No attempt has been made

V.D.A. for 1994 are A follows:-In pillaged. During these raids the to release these passengers taken out, of

furlongs,

March a reception was held at the City bandits proclaimed their desire to punish a British vessel. Some of these Chinese Prince Regent and Victoria are natur-Hall to meet Bishop Graves and the the Catholics, whose principles are op are American subjects, who were retorn ally the old ponies to avoid and until other visiting bishops (numbering in all posed to lawlees methods.

ing from America to visit relatives.

eleven) and delegates to the Fitch meet- it is deinitely known what the plans of ing of the General Synod of the Chung Hua Sheng Kung Hui. At this meeting any new members were added to the V.D.A.; donations were received and 70 copies of "the Diocesan Handbook were ordered.

On

steamer,

What has been done about this case | Messrs. Toeg & Priestley and Dr. Kew The piracy experts have been very busy. Sure, they have given us more Indian

are, it is difficult to forecast what the and other police guards; grills; sheet different fields are likely to bring forth. iron dodgers to hide behind; iron wire However, I can offer the following

school uary 2uth Catholic, students and Some were British subjects.

of the village of Yungcheng; yu, situated twelve miles north of Chilawhsuhago, arrived at Kweihua, having fled in terror from their homes They were in a pitiful plight, having travelled forty miles on donkeys in ex-bird-cages that we must not venture out advice to puaters to accept or reject at tremely cold weather... They had not slept or eaten for two days. A number of orphan girls were given shelter in the fortified church at Chabanor,

In the first rage, keep Tea Shop, Pansy

and women were conducted by the Rer. During Lent Study Circles for men

K. J. Northcott, C.F.

Ledy Severn and Mrs. Forater collect

of when under way and which prevent us looking over the side; orders to lock will the unfortunate passengers up in fire and collision "traps; convoys; and convoy Leaf, Flying Star. King Ptolemy, Smarted 81s and many gifts of lawn and ordera very carefully sealed and delivered each trip: patrols (wireless we are all to have) and are extremely anxious to further

us. Target practice has

PREVIOUS ATROCITIES. Bandit atrocities in this region are not Dew. A year ago Father Soenen was murdered by handits in the vicarage of Suaiyuan, and one of the outlaws cenued in Chinese territory who killed him is now chief, of one of and is now carried out at Scandal Point. the bands still operating there. Father What a farce all this is, to be sure, and YAN Praet was also a prisoner in the who is responsible for it all? hands of these bandits and died soon after his release owing 19 the ill-treat ment he received. Recently the bandits threatened to seize the Bishop, but he was able to secure an armed escort and hurriedly returned to his bishopric.

The band of thirty men who captured

alone.

Father De Clippele seen to be operating But they are frequently followed by another gong of between 200 and 300.

Father De Clippele has been in China fifteen years.

UNLUCKY LOOTERS. CHINESE SOLDIERS IN TROUBLE

AT SHANGHAI

Recently Bias Bay has been dealt with, but why on earth not before long, long ago What has been done to get those held for tansom released? How much ransom money has been paid? Who is getting it?

Crook, and Nassau in mind.

For the Maidens, watch Gimlet, Grey Mora, Seattle, King Emperor and Mr. Dynasty's chestout with the white blaze, Wimmera, Grey Streak, and Mystic Dahlia.

In the Victoria Stakes, attention should be devoted to Victoria, Gold Leaf and Spotted Sand.

For the Valleys, the pick appear to be Uncle Dick, Poppy Leaf, Flying Star, Mowgli, Monitor, Jimmy Lad, Nassau,

Finally, the proper way to deal with piracy and brigandage, and especially with the new system of carrying off pri- aquers for ranson, is to insist that the Parran II. and Smart Crook, native authorities levy suitable Ene on the district harbouring the pirates, and The Bea, Grey Dragon, Newton Abbot, For the Foochow Cup, Clover Club,

see that it is collected. If the native

authorities, protest that the pirates are one of Dynasty's, Beauty Dahlia, Char. too strong for them a common plea and coal, Kagoshima and Duke of Frisco may,

he one responsible for the ridiculous

tales of terrible pirate strongholds, which face the starter. Messrs. Dyer and Beith and support of British gunboats; and do unless Kagoshima takes it into his head are really pure myths--offer the backing or John Peel should furnish the winner not allow the police to usurp the func-

tions of the Navy, or the Colonial authorito ran kindly. tics those of the Foreign Office.

sent them home to Mrs. Stedman for ber stall at Kensington in aid of the V.D.A. funds. Mrs. Stedman made £158 from her sale. An appeal for the Hos- pital as Pakhoi and for 30 blankets met

with an instant response.

Work-parties for hospital supplies in the diocese in charge of Mrs. Shell- hear, Mrs. Witchell and Mrs. Goggin have been held during the winter months. Mrs. Shellshear proposes continuing till well into the hot weather,

The Christmas Toy fund as organised

by Mrs. Black was faust successful. As well as gifts of toys the sum of 8587 was collected.

A concert by the various Church schools was given at the City Hall and cleared about $770 for the fund.

A whole time secretary has been a pointed, on whose time the Bishop and the Diocesan work will have first claim. · The acting treasurer, Mr. T. Ains worth, read his report which was as

Donations amounted to $2,901.56, " of 81,770.05 in 1924, & decrease of 8800.51. follows:The accounts showed a balance

against $1,920.14 in 1923, an increase of

In the Garrison Cup for subs of any chief item of increase in the Nanning

Thirty-eight Chinese soldiers who were remanded on January 20th for coming If this policy of levying a heavy fine hurt Local Option home!

For the Trial Plate: Find something to $1,078.72 Subscriptions were 8310, ar compared with 6234 in 1923, an increase into the Settlement in possession of

on the district harbouring pirates is en

of 8106. As regards expenditure the arms and ammunition or loot werH forced, piracy will promptly come to an brought before Mesara. Kusa

and Jacobs at the Mixed Court at Shanghaiend, for cach district can be relied on Beason, the follower of form is bound to account, which shows a debit balance of on February 3rd and the Court made disposed members,

to make short work of their piratically Rannoch, King Canute, King Alfred Nanning, has asked for an increased he attracted by the chances of Loch [8180.17. In this connection the pastor at an order that they were to be handed If a district cannot deal with these they and Rialto, Star despite their penal-grant this year. over to Gen. Chang Chun their posfined for failing to do so. Chang, as well

as all the property session.

can report their presence and should be tica.

The last name, during the past,

L Pattenden proposed the Mr. W. fortnight, has taken complete charge adoption of the reports, Mr. H. R. B. The Court added a rider that the order The village or town elders held pri- of his rider on two occasions and Hancock seconded, and they were was made on the basis of a police soners till the fine is paid will promptly yesterday went over two miles before he animously adopted.. inspector's statement that Gen. Changes to it that the money is forthcoming. was pulled up. Loch Rannoch is not Sir Claud Severa proposed that the The men taken out of the Hua Hoi are much of a weight carrier, I fear, and following ladies and gentlemen be ap secretary had promised that the men still being held for ransom in the Kongu only had 148lba on his back when he pointed members of the General Co- would be repatriated and the stolen district, near Mahning. The cargo taken was beaten a neck by Clover Club at the mittee, with power to co-opt others. property would be returned to its owner if possible.

out of her was sold there. Bias Bay is seventh extra meeting. King Alfred is Mrs. Bird seconded, and the following The charge against the men was that in Chen Chiung Ming's zone; Kongmi is said now to be better than King Canute, were unanimously elected:-irs they had in their possession certain pro in Sun Yat Sen's zone; each bas equally but, be again is no weight-carrier. Old Arnott, Mrs. Arrowsmith, Mrs. Bacchus, perty, i.c., 8668 in notes, 9618 silver, 36 failed to do his duty in this piracy Rialto can pack the weight, but has been Mrs. Black, Mrs. Cavalier, Mrs. Duppy 20ent pieces, 30 articles of jewellery,

business.

too often nimiss of late to make one over Rev. T. W. Featherstone, Mrs. - La 52 pieces of cloth, valued at 81,446 in

confident..

Forster, Miss Hollis, Miss Innes, Mrs. all alleged to have been looted from

The Chater Cup-provided Prince Re Luard, Rev. G. R. Lindsay. Walde

Rev. H. outside the Settlement..

gent is absent should attract a large Moyle, Lady Pollock, Rev. Geld, of which Spotted Sand and Rothe grave, Rev. TB. Powell, Miss Fergu say should prove the two best.

son, Mrs. Shellshear, Mra. Strahan, Miss "Nero" is drawing very big bosses

The Jockey Club Stakes and the Kalgan Middleton Smith, Rev. C. B. Shaun at the Coronet, proving that a picture Plate hinge on the presence or absence Capt. A: E. Watts, Mrs. Witchell, Miss Arrangements were made for the new class of the public, whether they are conformer, and Dr. Kew's gelding in the Lady Severn.

of this type is pleasing to nearly every of Victoria and Prince Regent, in the Paterson, Rev. R. J. Northcott, C.F. and crew of the sloop Petersfield, of which stant habitues of the Coramander L. A. W. Sponner is in The film shounds in thrilla.. Any one

Sir Claud Severn also proposed that command on the China Station,

The Racing Stakes, teath on the card, Mr. Harry Owen Hughes be appointed pasange to Hongkong in the transport aufficient to make the reputation of a day provided Local Option does not go Ainsworth continue to

of its sensational episodes would he should attract the biggest field of the Hon. Treasurer, and that Mr. T_W. Derbyshire, which sailed from Southamy ordinary feature.

act as How. ton on January eth The Petersfield in the country around Rome and exquisite Dynasty's King of Hearts may quite out of the Colony.

Beautiful views of to the post, which is scarcely likely. Mr. Treasurer, while Mr. Owen Hughes in. manned from Devonport.

She W formerly stationed on the south-east reproductions of the interiors of great possibly be kept for this, as the opposi-

Lady Bevern seconded, and the pro coast of America until the withdrawal of palaces in the Eternal City are also tion is not likely to be of a very high noanl was unneimously adopted, the aquadron from that station in 1921 shown

order.

H.M.S. · “PETERSFIELD.”

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This terminated the proceedings.

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