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THE ATTACK ON BRITISH MISSIONARIES

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AT WU-KING-FU.

LADIES HUNTED AND THREATENED WITH KNIVES.

THEIR GALLANT ATTEMPT TO RESCUE THEIR

COLLEAGUE.

[TY ONE OF THE VICTIMS.]

The Rer. W. Beraard Peton, writing from the English Presbyterian Mission, Swatow, on July 19th, saYK -

makes refer. Sir,-la your issue of July 16th your editorial ence to the attack on lour missionaries at a place near Kityang. As 1. Happen to be one of the victims of that attack, you may perhaps like me to supply you with the details of the incident. I send you a written

Y statement herewith. Kindly excuse me, for not typewriting it. typewriter, with most of my other possessions, are at present beyond my

reach."

OLET

Issue of July In addition to the editorisi reference In 16th, the Daily Prew on July 1st published further details of the autrage, from its Swatow correspondent. Mr. Paton's own story. a vivid picture however, written without heat or venom gives us

which these entirely helpless people, ai the terrible. position in

put on record the were placed... We are glad also, to be able to gallant attempt made by the lady missionaries to rescue their colleague. In the circumstances they might have been excused had they kept to the decided the awful risk, they shelter of the house. But in spite of upon the braver course and their action is ofc which makes their, own nationals proud of them. Mr. Paton's account of the happenings is as follows:

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On the morning of July 9ch," about 200Į bröke into the houss, reommencing their en belonging to Khou's army arrived search for the ladies, and shouting: at Wu-king-fu. These men were mostly Kill: kil dred in the blue uniform, wearing the

Meanwhile others bal gone in search geek-tie, which marks them out as of the "old foreigner" as they called During these proved loosing to the extremist section of the Mr. Mackenzie.

Very shortly afterings he had been in his own house at * Kuomintang." arrival, they begaç to appear in small the far side of the Compound, unaware rap at the English Fresbyterian Mis of what was in progress. Fortunately, sion Compound. I was not. however the rufans were till between four and Ave o'clock in the

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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JULY 3BD, 1925-

CORRESPONDENCE. REMUNERATION OF SCOUTS FOR STRIKE SERVICES.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGTONG DAILY PRESS."]

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CHINA IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

MR. H.-W. LOOKER'S SLIP IN PAR- LIAMENTARY PROCÉDURE.

According to the Parliamentary Cor respondent of The China Express, and Teigen the questions in Parliament daring the week ended on June 20th pro- voked some stormy scones.

Sin.-May I, through the columns of your journal, request that any organisa- tions, Srtas or persons wishing to make

The task devolved upon Mr. A. M. BOME muneration for Scout Service rendered to them during the Strike Samuel, the Parliamentary Secretary of should do so by sending their contribu- the Overseas Trade Department, to hold tions either to the Hon. Treasurer of the the fors and defend the British case Hongkong Boy Scouts Association-against the manifold implications and in. C. H. Blasan. Esq. c/o Messrs. Butter-sinuations which can be conveyed in a field & Swire, or to me at the Seamen's series of rapid supplementary questions.. Institute, when the Association will see Mr. Samuel, says the paper's corres

that the right people benefit.

This naturally only applies to service given by Senuts working as much and sent out in answer to applications made to me or to their respective Scoutmasters, and not to the services of those boys, who, though perhaps Scouts, veured employ ment independently of the organisation.

Yours faithfully,

G. T. WALDEGRAVE,

Commissioner, H.K.B.S.A.

HIGH 'COMMISSIONER FOR THE FAR EAST.

[TO THE KITOR OF THE. HONGKONG DAILY FRESS.'']

your

pondent, succeeded in a way that creat ed a deep impression. Not eqntent with reading the Departmental answers sup pled. to him by the Foreign Office, be poured out a perfect cataract of infor mation about China and fenced most akilfully with those who sought to get beneath his guarsi.

He was reinforced by two back bench members, Sir Wa Davidson and Mr. H. W. Looker, who lived for many years in Hongkong. Sir Wm. Davidson naked whether it was not a fact that Labour conditions in the International settle- ments were better than those in the Chin- er factories. Mr. Samuel remarked, amid loud Conservative cheering and ironical Labour laughter, that this was 30, and that the conditions in the British factories were intended to be a mode!! and an example to other parts of China. Sie-The leading article in

Mr. Looker, who spoke with all the columns (July 10th) suggesting the ap-knowledge of the man who had been on pointment of a High Commissioner who the spot, made one amusing slip in Par would control all His Majesty's Servicesmentary procedure. Members are not allowed to read supplementary questions, in the Far East has aroused interest in the assumption being that the

proposal which, although it has often examination of a Minister must be a When Mr. Looker was addressing a question so the Minister proved a topic of conversation, has never spontaneous affair. hitherto to my knowledge appeared in about the number of British warships at print. In case they may be of assist Shanghai, it was observed that he was Order from the unce in enabling a correspondent with reading from a paper. There were pro-

lenged cries of greater leisure, ingenuity and experience Labour benches, and Mr. Looker was un- than I have to elaborate your suggestion, able to complete his sentence. His mean- venture to put forward the following ing, however, was clear, and he got his thoughts for consideration.

answer.

CTOB

When

The High Commissioner, controlling as Mr. Chanleerlain spoke with unusual!

gravity and solemnity of manner. Lienerals, some half dozen Governors, and dealing with foreign affairs he selects his he would at least two Admirals and

Ministers and Consuls,words with rather excessive and elaborate grose or 80 would be important enough to need ade precision, and this results in a hesitant

This could only be quate protection.

saanner which leaves him unusually ex- entry, sa Mr. Mackenzie was sot provided by giving him a residence on posed to interruption from some of the British soil and I subrait that Singapore Labour back benches. He was referring sonally molested.

alone could afford the security desirable. to the bistorical aspect of the case and At hist Mr. Paton was set free, and At his Secretariate he would need the national characteristics of the Chin- told that the missionaries were given three Secretaries lent by The Admiralty, War

song intonation, which led Mr. Jack Cfice, Foreign Office, ete, for service in people, and his voice took on a sing- house. Three men dispersed for a while days to clear out of the plate. His the Far East. These would have to bones, the irrepressible member and during the full Mr. Paton went over Chinese friends, some of whoni had them-senior officers, for the High Commissioner Sivertown to remark"We will put it to to bold. consultation with the ladies selves been mauled, in trying to come to world. rely largely upon their advice for use." (Misses W. F. Starkey and J. M. iil-his help, then took charge of him and

afternoon that any ugly incident occur ed. Then a party of about thirty met clamouring outside the

เ

christ).

ladies!

After a few minutes be left them to return to his own house. Before he had!

gave him a hiding place in the College.

Very soon after this, news reached him that the Conimander had himself appear proceeded far, however, a soldier accosted, and the ruffians had scattered. Later, ed him, and in very menacing manner Mr. Paton learnt they had been put

under lick and key.

addressed bim fu Cantonesc. Mr. Paten endeavoured to humour him, but without

The missionaries then took advantage effect. Without being given the last pro- vocation in any way. Mr. Paton was of the opportunity to prepare for escape. suddenly set upon by a mob of soldiers. It is impossible to give too high praise His wedding ring was tugged off his to some of their Chinese friends for the Anger, his wrist watch snatched away, help given at this juncture. But for hi.. keys torn from his pocket. He was be-this, they certainly could not have made laboured on all sides Head, neck and a safe journey to Swatow. Even so, it body were pounded with heavy fist blows. Was necessary to go into hiding two or ne aan wier tried to thrust bis finger three times route, for strange rumours into Mr. Paton's eyes. His clothes were about gave the missionaries the impres, rm to shreds, and he was again and son they were being watched-even hunt

for

for

NETHERLANDS AND 'CHINA. THE DUTCH PROGRAMME.. In connection with the present disturb

the control-routine and otherwise of ships, soldiers, nationals and colonies. They would form the principal members of a Council without the help of which the High Commissioner would find it dificult to reconcile the varied interests entrusted to his charge, and, as they would "End it necessary to travel fre ances in China the Telegraaf (Amster quently, they would need capable Underdam) recalls the Boxer uprising of Secretaries to carry on their work during twenty-five years ago and extols the wis

dom of the Powers who suffered damage. their absence.

As the High Commissioner would be in refanding the indemnity they exacted] in control of all Services in the Far East for the benent of the Chinese people.

The legraaf, says the China Express it would be unsuitable for him to have also stipulate that he should be a ingratitude the Chinese have shown ia belonged to any one of them, and i would dad Teletaph, makes no mention of the person who had never visited in any return, especially the student element capacity (except perhaps as tourist) the who derive most from the sacrifice but diction over British intereats, in oriler also has a claim on the Celestial Empire" countries in which he would hold furist goes on to state that the Netherlands millions, for the spending of which on to enable him to preserve his vision clear to the amount of two and a quarter

taking unbiased decisions. The are controlled by the new Officer hehalf of China the following plans have of L formulated:-Foundation would include Japan, the whole of China been countries North of the Equator which normalisation of the Yellow River (as the (except Tibet) and probably all the hydrographical laboratory; study and are West of Canada and East of Burmak bursting of its, iyices constitute a grave Some arrangement would have to be national danger); institution of lectures made in regard to placing a large part in Dutch at the University. of Peking. The Telegraaf is of opinion that even The most sinister aspect of the in-of Siberia under his jurisdiction.

The position now is unsatisfactory as if it is true that the available money demonstrated in your article, but the insufficient for "such work as the suggest- tident is this. Theee soldiers were nominally out for the preservation of laustion which arises in my mind is "Arted river Lormalisation, China would and order. Up to the time of their British interests in the Far East magni greatly benefit by preparation for the coming things had been remarkably pence-ficent enough for such an outlay and work, and it would be specially welcom- ing into practice this apparently ideal make a serious study of the Yellow River

I ventare te propose, Sir, problem. ful in the neighbourhood. The local display as would be necessitated by carry, ed as Dutch engineers were the first to There is no doubt that a great work authorities had most pointedly expressed remedy?" their goodwill, told us quite unmistak-that they are not, and that some other

method must be found for producing of conservancy would directly benefit the common people who live and work on ably that they appreciated our presence harmony-Yours faithfully,

DOUBTER the land, and would relieve them of the of and there and were conscious of the good

overhanging fear 1Editorial Note: Our correspondent hos

barassing that had come to the countryside through a staggering picture of the res periodical raination. To this view many High Commissioner in the Far Eas diversity of ideas makes decision most our Hospital and other institutious. The ponsibilities attaching to the position of Chinese and foreigners subscribe, but the atmosphere was just friendly- the local But his imagination does not go far difficult. Some would help the railways, authorities stated explicitly that they enough. He is apparently unaware of but such a course at the present time what was there. They then gave them-

ness man is capable of. We could mention probably help to fasten the military in- selves over to loot. The ladies took the considered the international crisis no what a really enterprising British bus would only benefit the militarists and opportunity to try to get into hiding Personal concern of ours. They promised half a dozen of our merchants who would cubus more securely on the back of the Miss Starkey suceeded, but Miss G to suppress any bad characters in their simply revel in such a task as that he country, Those who have already help-1

midst, who might try to disturb the has outlined.}

again menaced with knives

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The ladies most gallantly came out to his rescue, and in this way saved him fruit serious injury, possibly his life, Some of the men left "Mr. Paten to pursue the ladies. Their valuables were torn from their persons. Pinned behind the door of their house, they too were threatened with knives-the points ac tually pricking the Resh.

Miss Starkey asked what the men really wanted. "Money, they shouted. Where- upon they were led to the drawer where the motry was kept and told to take

ed.

peace.

christ was headed of surrounded hy en uu the lawn. She was struck repeatedly

The soldiers, however, on arrival deli with sticks, and particularly with a tree. runk so heavy that the man had dir-berately allied themselves with these bad ficulty in wielding it. She was then characters, to subvert all order, and mob dragged back into the house to guide to law became the rule of the day.

local" authorities were powerless more money, and threatened with knives, as there was no more money, to guide help.

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The

KOWLOON TONG ESTATE. (TO THE EDITOR OF-THS "HONGKONG DAILY PRINS."}

ed education have reason in the present disturbances for some misgiving as to their choice. In China itself the view that Boxer funds should be employed in educational enterprises is not popular. According to Peking correspondent, writing on May 19th, educated Chinese, not educationists, are engaged in draw ing parallels from the international

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SIR-We are given to understand that the impression exists is some quarters to that the recent foods at Kowloon Tong competition now in progress for what affected houses on the new housing they call cultural apheres of influence in scheme of the Kowloon Tong and New China. They deem it just as dangereUM to the true welfare of China as the old territorini Territories Development Company.

Your report of the flood stated, quite policy of competition for

Inoar opinion, concludes the China correctly, that Kowloon Tong village was spheres,

"ca canny" should be the we should like to make it clear, through Emmen, inundated and houses washed away but the medium of your columna, that the attitude of the Netherlands in its desire Kowloon Tong Estate was in no way to do something for China's welfare. The concerning the spending of the money. order to re-assuro our clients. damaged. This statement we make in Telegraaf suggests that the final decision We may add that the Kowloon Tong should be left to leading persons in China, the Estate, and is actually some distance leaders could be trusted with it? There village is situated in the next valley to itself. A very good idea, but who.of the being ca, Government in China to ensure away-Yours faithfully,

a proper speading of the money and due appreciation of foreign effort to help the country, we would suggest that the matter be deferred until there is."

With the best will in the world to At this point ár alarm was raised outwards the Chinese in their desire for the ida; the men scattered and Miss Gil abolition of extra-territoriality, it is this christ locked herself into the room where kind of incident that makes the discus she was During a short interlude, the sin of this question more difficult than Ladies succeeded in getting together ever. Bet, perhaps one good result that again, and locked themselves in an up- may accrue from this ugly affair is that stairs room, hiding under a bed, so that those students who witnessed it, had their they were invisible, from the window. eyes opened to this pont of view! By this time, the soldiers had returned; and finding the front door locked; climbed up on to the verandah and

(Signed) W. BERNARD PATON. N.B-Wu-king-fu is about 20 miles

from Kityong-

F. MUNFORD, Secretary, Kowloon Tong and New Territories Development Co., Ltd., Kowloon, July 22nd, 1925.

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