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MORE WORKERS COMING BACK.

INDICATIONS THAT THE LOCAL STRIKE IS NEARING ITS CONCLUSION.

PLENTIFUL SUPPLIES OF FOOD.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULT 1ST, 1925

CANTON QUIET.

HONGKONG STUDENTS

RETURNING.

Passengers on the boata arriving from Canton yesterday, confirmed the oficial: reports that all was quiet in the City. No trouble of any kind appears to be anticipated and residents of Shamwen have settled down to await the outcome of the negotiations which are now in pro- gress.

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Among those coming from Canton were a good many of the students of the Hong. kong schools who went out on strike.

GREAT GAME RIDICULED.'

STUDENTS "SPEAK OF PLAVING CRICKET."

APPEAL TO BRITISH UNDER. GRADUATES.

PERING, June 15th, Addressing themselves to the students of the Universities of Great Britain, the Peking Student Union supporting the Shanghai Case have sent the lullowing. letter:-The President of the Students Representative Council of the Universities of Great Britaip. Mr. President,

While few fresh developments have taken pinee in the lock strike situation, such news as there is to record is of a reassuring character. In several trades workers are returning in gradually increasing numbers. The essential services of the Colony have been admirably organized, and with the exception of a few minor inconveniences here and there, the public life is proceedling smoothly. The general view is held that if there is no further exodus after today, by which time workers will

The action of the Tupan of Chihli have received their salaries, it may be taken that the strike is in its

might be commended to the notice of the

We representing the Union of all last phase. In the connection of pay the legal position is that strikers

Canton Authorities. As will be seen Chinese students, desire at this time to are not patitled to payment for any part of the month during which they

from the cables the troops "umler the demonstrate to all British. Atudents oitr went on strike, and workers who do receive pay for work done previous. charge of this official have rounded unaltered friendship and esteem. to striking will have been generously treated. It is the general view of

away, of the communists in Tientsin.

In view of the recent deplorable occur Nearly 100 arrests were made including Europeans that to pay returning workers for the period of their idleness

a number of the servants of the Soviet rences at Shanghai, where a number of (as was done during the last strike) would be a grave mistake, and that

Consulate. The Consul protested, but our defenceless fellow students were killed this should ou no 'hecount be done. From Canton, Kongmun, Wachow

his protests were unavailing, the "authar- and wounded by the Police of the British Swatow, and Hoihow, reports are to hand showing that a general quiet

ities alleging that the servants had been Concession, following nav attempt to hold prevails, and that on the whole the situation tends towards "improvement.

engaged in subversive propaganda work a demunstration, we seek your co-opera. Details gathered yesterday from various sources are set forth below:--

and stating that they were determined tetion and support in order that similar. WELL HANDLED FERRIES. | Tap. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lauder, Mr.put a stop to such propaganda in 'n time disasters may never again happën. It is

and Mrs. G. S. Archbitt. Mr. and Mrs. of national stress. The 20 minute Star ferry service,

F. O. Tracy. Mrs. D. Stack, wife of If the Cunton Authorities would take with considerable difficulty: that we with: Fun by Naval ratinge, has proved very

Comraander. Stuck of H.M.S. Durban, similar steps it would probably not be hoid cur emotion, and demand; with what efficient, theavy men handling the Merrion with great skill. The time table and a number of missionaries. Among long before ordinary trade could be re- patierer still lies within us, that' justice is being kept to, and as no Chinese but the embers of the ship's staff engaged sumed.

locally were the Rev. C. B. Shann, Mr. ticket holders are allowed on the bonis,

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Hughes. J Master of St. Stephen's AMERICANS AND THE CANTON there is more accommodation for Euro-College and Miss. Wise, of St. Stephen's

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE pens, which is a great boon at tiffin tinu. Kesidents on now get to Kowloons College. It is understood that thr locally engaged staff get, in addition to for tiden as easily as in the days pretheir pay, ten days at Vancouver and a vious to the stri

free pasang back to Hongkong.

FOOD SUPPLIES.

THE RIVER TRAFFIC. There has been a distinct asing off in the nalaber of Chinese passengers for Canton during the past two days The river steamers which left yesterday car

a full complement, but they were not an densely packed as before,.„.”

For the time being there are to be three

from

the

Colonial

be dane.

We have been assailed by the foreign Press of being anti-foreign, anti-Christian, and Bolshevistie. To none of these char-

Mr. Giordon Duclos has received the ges do we or need we plead guilty.

Permit us to explain farther.. following letter

You may imagine for yourselves, the Secretary

S1-{ um directed to aukiowledge spirit of one of your own processions, be the receipt of the letter signed by the it a "rug" or a parade in aid of some members of the American Community in compassionate object, as was the case this Colony and to convey to them with the Shanghai students' procession. through you an expression of the thanks With what enthusiasm, energy and prici. of this Government for their action in this leged but good-natured license you are matter.-I am, Sir Your obedient ser

accustomed to indulge on such occasions! Need we tell you that the same spirit and exuberance £ll us?

want,

(Syd.) CLAUD SEVERN,

Colonial Secretary Bongkong, June 30th, 1998.

Yesterday afternoon the Food Con- " traljer. Mr. N. L.Smith, interviewed by a Daily Press repersentative, said that the department's work was going along very well indeed, Slaughtering was in crrasing everywhere and had almost re sumed its normal course, The markets were still quite normal, and stallhohlers sailings a day the times of departuri- desied that there had been strike of

from Canton and Hongkong being the the vegetable jaki There were target quantities of vegetables in the markets sale,.., 2.30 p.m.” and 4.13 pini. yesterday and also plenty of local unit water fish. The Food Control was tryg to get fresh water fish, which is the stapli diet bere, and it is hoped that supplies will be forthcoming The price of The Sui a returned to Hongkong common rica was still very low, though yesterday morning from Canton the cost of higher grades had slightly later in the day other river steamers thing further to report. increased

BUTCHERS RETURNING.

The vessels employed will be the Tany

You will agree, that on such occasions, were,you to be diverted and obstructed by police. for reasons, which rightly of

The following reports were received by your, remonstrances to end in the arrest the Hongkong Government yesterday. of some of your fellows, you would in- Canton Tension in Canton is relax-doubtedly attemps the resere of your anding and situation is generally quiet, No-comfides. Should you fall, and suffer

Ún and Nai On; Paul Bean and Charles NEWS FROM VARIOUS PORTS. wrongly did not satisfy you, and wera)

Hardwin; and the Kwing Sai and Kwany Targe

arrived in pers, "They brought with them several hundred passengers, these includ- "scholars ing some of the run-away froin the schools of the Colony.

Three river steamers left for Canton

A large number of Chinese "butchere returned to their work yesterday morn ing, and over A hundred pigs were) alaughtered at Kennedy Town last night, yesterday. Soldiers from the local Garrison are still slaughtering the cattle and over fifty beasts were killed during the last two days. There is a strong belief that all the Chinese butchers will return to work to-day.

SOME GO; OTHERS COME BACK

The meter readers and fitters of the liongkong Electric. Company absented themselves yesterday.

Kongmun. Nothing to report Wochow. Situation unchanged. Swatow-Situation unchanged. Hoilow.-Sitpation much improved.

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further arrests from among you, what would you do? Try nghia!

Our students followed their arrested comrades and after a brief warning were shot down a few yards from the station gates. We learn subsequently that orders were given 10 shoot to kill," and that' that killing proceeded unabated in twenty different places on three consecutive days!

Is it necessary to add, that our stud- eats were on their own soll, that they were not doing anything" seditious or That their demonstration

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POLITICAL CHAOS IN CHINA. THE TRAM SERVICE.

COL. ANDREWS PROPHECY. Yesterday morning a limited number

"I have never seen Chinese politics in of trams were running after a total

of it all no que can prophesy, except that uspension of aine days, five cara main such complete chaos; just what will come taining an eight minute service between

more war this summer is almost certain". Post "Offer. Happy Valley and the

This extract from a letter just received The cars were manned by twerity Bri- Front Colonel Roy Chapman Andrews, treasonable? tish and Portuguese drivers and conduc-leader of the third Asiatic Expedition of was, until challenged, entirely peaceful The earlier trams were by no scientists who are exploring the Desert in its intept, and directed at drawing tors. means full. but later in the day when of Gohi, in Central Asia, just before he attention to the death of a Chinese milf. it became more generally known that left, Peking last month, is particularly in worker at the hands of his Japanese- the service had been resumed, each tram teresting, says the Chicago Tribune, in masters ? carried a full, lond." The emergency view of the present riotings in Shanghai drivers are mainly in uniform and in and the probability of further serious A Garerament, Gazette Extraordinary addition to the conductor there is a re- trouble in China. The letter was received dated June 25th, contains a notification gular policeman or special constable on by París friends of Colonel Andrew's early to the effect that the regulation made by each car. On inquiry at the tramway in June. The expedition consista

native adviser, a the Governor-in-Council on the 2rd inst-offices yesterday, our representative was fifteen white mien, a 5s repealed so far as it relates to the informed that the Company hope to in-number of native servants and carriers."

ine Banks mentioned therein.

crease the service in a day ur so when 150 camels, and seven inotor-cars. Colonel further volunteers have come forward. Andrews writes:- Then certain cars will ruo Causeway Bay Terminus.

Several of the strikers in the build ing trade returned yesterday morning.

THE BANKS.

This regulation prohibited the payment of more than ten per cent of deposits standing to depositors' credits, except under licence from the Colonial Secre tars. It also gave permission, to Bauks unwilling to comply with this regulation, to suspend business."

Monday's notification directs attention to the fact that any Bank is permitted to carry on its ordinary business under Jernet froin the Colonial Secretary.

"EMPRESS OF ASIA

to the

"'EMPRESS OF CANADA.”

of

Enough of these sad comments. await a full and fair investigation. Will

possible before delay breeds suspicion, you assist us to secure this is quickly as

bad-feeling and other dire consequenors 7) Students of Britain! We learn that

you honour most your tradition of play- ing the game! We rely upon you to

At times 1 wondered if the preparations help us in obtaining fair play at Shang- for the expedition ever could be comple-hai, while you may be sure that we ours ted. Transportation of all kinds was well-

selves are not less anxious "to play A day late, through being delayed at nigh paralysed, and it was not a ques

cricket Shanghai while ber cargo was discharged, tion of how quickly and how cheaply a the Empres of Canada, arrived "yester-thing could be done, hut rather whether day morning, with mails from Canada, ik, could be done at all. Food was at à U.S.A., Japan, Shanghai and Euroge premium in Peking, and when latsempted via Siberia (London, June 5th). Instead to buy two tons of flour, a ton of rice, Britain the assurance of friendship and, of coming to the wharf at Kowloon in and other supplies in proportion for the goodwill from the Students of Chisa

Please accept, Mr. President, our sin- cere respects, and convey to our brother Students of the Universities of Great

the usual manner the Empress of Canada expedition dealers simply shrugged their Chung Met. anchored in Junk Bay, The mails were ahoulders and laughed. But by watching

CANADA'S TRADE.

Twice, cleared since last Thursday and landed in the Post Office Launch and for lulls in the successive stortus and then beld up in harbour for lack of a the vessel tailed for Manita yesterday taking advantage of every opportunity, no crew, the Empress of Asia, sailed yester- afternoon. Her cargo for Hongkong as matter how slight, the food and equip.

In a report dated June 1st; the Royal Bank of Canada states:With Canadian day afternoon. She left her buoy in mid- already announced in the Daily Press, ment were assembled and transported to

Kalgan, stream at noon and went to Junk Bay will be discharged upon her return from

nearly three times as valuable as in 1914 where she took on board a part of the that port. Owing to the fact that both Kalgan, the expedition's starting point, currerey at par, with annual experts crew of White Russians from the Empress the impress of nia and the Empress of about 100 miles north-west of Peking and imports only a third larger than: be of Canada. Every department of the Urinade were cleared yesterday, the de. It was almost completely swept away by fore the war, with a decidedly larger ship has been thoroughly staffed and the livery of the inward mails which arriendoods early this year, and Colonel An- proportion of our importe coming through coming to us through the ports of the Company was satisfied that the crew by the latter vessel, hold up and drews was forced to spend considerable our own ports and only half as much

time ip refitting the expedition

United States, Canada's position in inter- carried by the vessel on this trip is as not begun antil 4 p.m.

"The Chinese soldiers (Colonel An-national trade and finance is now lan ficient a crow as has ever been signed to the fact that the Post Office staff had drews continues) had confiscated every stronger than most people realize. While on. Among her passengers were Mrs to work at full pressure in order to cart, camel, and mule for 100 miles beyond it is true that we have experienced a prolonged depression which has left n Montague Ede who is going on a few despatch the mails for Canada and Ame- Kalgan. But I sent word to old Merlin, strong feeling of pessimism among our months holiday accompanied by her son tien by the Empress" of Asia and mails our caravan leader, to drive our camels panufacturers and business men, a read. Mr. Montague Ede, and her son-in-law for Manila and Australia by the Empress far out into the desert. He did so, andment has been taking place that steadily strengthening our financial position. ad daughter, Major and Mrs. Rothu- of Canada.

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the soldiers never found him!!

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