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THE HONGKONG STRIKE.

EX-EMPLOYEES OF ALL "DESCRIPTIONS SEEKING

RE-INSTATEMENT.

EXAMPLE FOR EMPLOYERS.

The most important item of yesterday's striks news was, that in variety of branches of industry, one time workers were returning in enhasset nangers to seek re-engagement. This in many instanges they recrived, bat a noteworthy circumstance in this connection is that, in almost every case, the applicants were taken on its new men, at the lowest seat of their grade. In the ense of a local dock, it was stated to a Daily Press representative that many absentees had returned to ask For recomplgerment, and that the manager had agreed to engage them, but not immediately. They could be re-engaged, he said, as new hands, and he would send for them when he wanted them. This is a line of action which may he reconitiended, to all employers of labour--whether indus- trial or domestic-throughout the Colony, Strike details gathered ly. our representatives yesterday. are as under':...

or two past.

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FRIDAY, JULY 24TH,

UNREST IN CANTON.

1925

PUBLIC MEETING A STEP IN THE MERCHANTS SURPRISED THAT

RIGHT DIRECTION.

MR. ROBERT SHEWAN'S VIEWS.

Mr. Robert Shewan, who has had a lang record of public service in the Colony, and, is perhaps, morv'intimately nequainted with the problems axenciated with the employment of Chinese labour than any other European in Hongkong is very definite in his views regarding the way strikers should be treated.

"The residents in Hongkenguust not show any weakness," he said to a Daily I're representative yesterday.

"By taking our servants back to generously and treating them so well after the last strike," Mr. Shewan con- tinued, wo simply encouraged them to strike again. Undoubtedly" they must be punished in some way, and perhaps the best way to punish them would be through No matter how sorry we may their pay. feel for some of them. if we fer them we shall be sorry for it later

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POWERS HOLD BACK Among the passengers sailing by the P&O, Delta today is Mr. 5. M. Kavarana, a Parse merchant who is res turning to Bombay, with his wife and Ave children after residing in Canton for 10 years.

their

Mr. Kavarana is engaged in the silk trade and is, taking the opportunity of

holiday among his own people until Dermal conditions in Canton allow of the

of business, resumption

In "conversation with a Daily Fees' re- presentative Mr. Kavarapa puit forward some interesting views gathered from the leading Chinew merchants of Canton with whom he has had business and social relations for many years.

**The silk business is dead," said Mr. Although some of the lead- Kavarna, ** ing Chinese merebants from Cauten have come here e Marad in the hope of arranging forward business. They are anxious to sell the raw silk and pieces! goods now in their gedowns; but under

The policy of taking them back now present conditions it would be useless to "Business is way discuss written contracts.

The Harlur launches are now fally The old There were signs of increased activity in the Harbour besterday and the shipping manned and all running. position now appears to be very mitcheress of the Fardine launches have also off now amore hopeful and promising than it shal¦ returned in thefe duties. These Launches un." a work ago. Junks are to be seen is resumed service as usual yesterday, The darging on the Praya which presents a crews have been reinstated at a reduced without punishing chem in any Jamierci now than it has for a work wage. Those who previously enrued over would be suicidal If there are proplet "all oral, goods to be delivered, when

$20 a month lost 89 a month; those earn who take hack their servants without normality, returns."

Mr. Kavaranu added that he was punishing them they certainly show no

ansigas that readers of the Daily Press Am. yesterday there were 100 ing 890 have been redgerd by 31.50; and Vessels in the Harbour, of which sí were wages of $1 a month have..bren cut 50 public spirit, laut are merely selfish.

In addition the retailing crews The public meeting which is being should know that this a tempt had been enlled is a step in the right direction, minde, to do business as it was conclusive British against a total of 92 (51. British) | cents. for the previous day. There were 11 have lost their June pay,

SUPPLIES OF BEEF AND PORK for then various opinions can he express-proof "that the leading merchants of M. N. L. Suith, the Food Controller, fed. We must all act together, and if a Canton were not in invour of the strike anted peakordy that in view of thecision is arrived at, anyone going back or boycott. drain on the stucks of cattle and pigs in the New Territories since the strike began, arrangements hind been made to

Arrivals and mine departures for the 241

Imurs entled at

4.7 yesterday, eun- red with six arrivals and seven depste Of the turgs he the previous 24 hours. arrigals, xig wory British, one American, cay Danish, one French and five Jap

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The arrivals included the Defle from Yokohama and Kerleng: the Mare Main from London and Singaköre: the

Tigeenaged from Swatow: the guy from Singapore: the Empress of Warwal frour Manila: and the Keudal Caste from Manila.

Mails were entered by the Empros of Russia (from Kahila); th Marednat,

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secure further supplies of live stuck from Indo-China.

Cattle and pig dealers have been seat there with money to buy supplies, so that there is little tras of the Colony running short.

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of that decision ought to be condemned by public opinion.

who

If a firm attitude had been taken up at the beginning of the strike, minny did eventually leave their employiarut would, in my opinion," said Mr. Shewan,

όντι In my "have remaised at work. aftce when the office boys and Chinese clerks went out. I had a notier posted SANITARY DEPARTMENT STAFF.

to the effect that if they did not return C'ouliés now rriployed by the Sanitary by the noc mortiing, they need never the Kenital Castle (Manila), the Tonkin Department are all being taken on is come back at all. The result was that (Haiphong); the Hydrangea (Swatów); now me. "Casual workers are being paid next morning they were all at work ngain the Fashyo Mara (Valpairase and Nagua daily, wage of 70 cents a day. The with the exception of two, who, needless saki); Tnikwa Mara (Haiphong and ordinary monthly wage of a Sanitary to say, will never again be required.” Hoikow); the Kalker Muru (Burnos evoli is 213. By the end of the month Aires and Singapore); the Aki Vore it, is expeed that there will be as many (Yokohama and Nagasaki).

coolies available as before the strike.

They will then receive the ordinary monthly rates.

PO HING FONG TRAGEDY. MORE BODIES RECOVERED. Members, of the Fire Brigade, St

There was ample evidence," continued the speaker,

that the Canton Govern- ment had pre-arranged for the strike in Hongkong and the attack on Shameen, to be followed by a boycott of British goods."

Owing to the trouble with the Yun.! nanese, the dates of the strike and boy- coft had to be postponed. He was con. fident, bqwever, that no respectable mér- chact in Canton was in favour of either. Even if they bad contributed to the strike funds. they had been forced to do

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Asked his views with regard to Bolsbe- vil activity, Mr. Kuvarana stated that it was significant that, while three months ago the Russians in Cartea did not num. |ber 50, the figure now approximated 500. THREAT TO SHAMEEN

With regard to the threat of another)

All the Department's launches are now John's Ambulance, Corps, and the band attack on the Shameen, Ar, Kavarana

SCARCITY OF COOKS.

The Chinese Crew of the s.s., K. Say which arrived in port in the early part of this work with dee English mail c Negapatam, have been paid off."their | running. articles having been expired. Although reluctant to leave, the eres were inform. ed that if necessary they should leave owing to the defections of other Chinese employes of the Company. The places number of applications for cooks. of the Chinese crew of the vessel have been taken by the spare Lascar crew who soon as any of them were registered were on board when the Far Saay fs were immediately given berths. Calcutta: They will work her to Japan.

The Li Sang is due in to-morrow (Saturday) freni.Japan she is manned by a Japanese crew, who will work the host to Singapore where an Indian and Lasear crew will be shipped to Continue the trip to India.

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA."..

Dr." so informed the Daily Press yes-

et volunteer workers, together with n number of coolies continued working had been informed by his friends that untiringly on the scene of the Pa Hing certain of the higher officials (who had Fong flood disaster yesterday.

Further property has been discovered large vested interests in Hongkong) were

tering that he was still receiving a large amid the debris, and this with that pre-anxious to prevent it, but had to be very

THE STAR FERRIES.

As

they

It was reported in the Daily Pre a few days ago that six Chinese coxswains had reported at the Central Police Station for duty on the Star Ferries, and that the police were awaiting the

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viously extricated has been put aside tactful in stating their caso to the agita- tor and student element. It was true, ready for identification by claimants. effects which were stored in the re- he added, that in the first attack the Practically all the valuable personal ceiving station, adjoining the scene of the Canton officials felt they could evade catastrophe have been removed to the responsibility-is the event of a repeti. Central Police Station.

Yesterday five more bodies were distion, however, even the Canton Fab. covered Three wer removed to the brication Bureau" would be faced with a mortuary before four o'clock and the difficult task. other two were in course of exhumation when. Jaily Press representative left the scene later in the evening,

This with the previous victims brought

decision of the Star Ferry Maruge out of the wreckage, brings the total went as to whether they could be employ casualties up to: Dead, 77; injured, 20.

The Hinwess of Zussit, which arrived Trux Manila on Wednesday, shouk bave clcured yesterday afternoon, but ewing to a quirrel between Japanese on board, ed.

FEELING OF MERCHANTS. "Leading Chinése merchants, con- tinued Mr. Kavara, "only require

safety and the opportunity to carry on business. They are all beartily sick of

she will now sail at 5 p.m. to-day for Yesterday, the Polar Star crossed over/ THE LATE MR. CHAU SIU KL. the turmoil in Canton "and have often

Vancouver, taking the mails for Shang hai, Japan, Canada, U.S.A., Central and South America and Europe vin Van-

COUVUT.

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THE RIVER STEAMERS... In connection with the carriage of cargo by the Tong On, the following ctice has been issued by the Harbour "Authorities and is placed in the Harbour

Ofice:--

1-Freight to be charged will be Exed by the Harbour Master,

A receipted bill for the freight targes must be presented to the Chief Officers examination before goods are loaded.

3.Ali nsual conditions of shipment are waived and the Government assumes a responsibility of any nature.

4.-hippers must make all necessary arrangements for loading at Hongkong 200 unloading without delay at port of

destination.

at 9. with one of these Chinese coxswains at the wherl. He was under European supervision and he gave satis faction. The other men are still avail able and if they prove antisfactory they will be taken on. They are all new men who have come forward,

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GENERAL NOTES.

It is hoped from this week-end to run a service of trams From 6 a.m, to 11 p..

Two ward-boys who left ite Govern meht Civil Hospital at the communen- ment of the strike applied for work at the offices of the Chinese Labour Con troller yesterday and were turned away.

An announcement in our advertise

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.

expressed the view, in my presence, that Canton should be internationalized' and The funeral of Mr. Chuu Siu Ki, a governed by the Powers until order is former member of the legislative Coun-restored in China. cil, and a prominent business man in Hongkong, who, with other members of

day.

"The lenisuty of the British and his family and household, was a victim Japanese has been a complete surprise to The attuck on the has been fixed "to take place next Tues y Chinese friends-most of whont are

of the old school. of the flood disaster at Po Hing Fou

Shameen and the cutting off of supplies, in the minds of most Chinese of my acquaintance, were tantamount to a de- claration of war and had the British, Freach and Japanese occupied the city their action would have been welcomed by the. businessten."

The funerals of the other members of his family and household will take place to-morrow (Saturday); while the funeral of his aged mother will take place next Thursday

LATE MRS. T. L. BULLOCK. MEMORIAL SERVICE AT CATHEDRAL.

A memorial service for the late Mrs.

SA LESSON FOR INDIA.

** I 盘口 д Mr. Kavarana added:

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ment columne states that the labour office T. Lowndes Bullock, mother of Lady moderate not an extremist. I would not The Long On left for Canton at 8 am, for other than Chinese will be closed from Severn, took place yesterday evening at move an inch to drive the British out of yesterday, carrying a large amount of to-morrow. Thus other of the Assistant the Cathedral. The service was conduct

Powell, assisted by the Rev. G. T. Wald extremists had only apent a few years in stories for the Shameen, where a shortage Controller of Labour (Chinese)" will re-ed by the Chaplain, The Rev. T. B. India. I feel sure that, if the Indian grave. The hymus suug were Ye Canton, they would long ere this have vegetables is being telt. There were a main open until further noticer

The Lord is my realized the futility of Home Rule for Servants of the Lord,"

and Let Saints on earth

India. While I

vacation in Shepherd in concert sing."

Those present included the Hon. Sir Bombay I hope to interest the newe Claud Severn. H.E. the Governor (Sir papers in the lesson that India enn Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.G.) accompanied by Capt. Neville (A.D.C.), Sir Henry learn from China, especially from Can- and Lady Pollock, the Hon. Mr. H. ton. Since the revolution, I have kept Creasy and Mrs. Creasy, the Hon. Mr. newspaper scrap-hook and I trust that P. H. Holyoak, the Hoa. Mr R, H. Kotewall, the Hon. Mr. Chow Shou Son, the reproduction of some of the cuttings M. Fletcher, Mr. Owen moderate element of what to expect ip' Mr. J. B. Wood, Mr. C. D. Melbourne, will have the effect of warning the Mr. A. G. Hughes, Professor L. Forster, and Mr.

given full reia in India." General for Portugal). C. de Albuquerque é Castro Consul India, if the Extremist Party were ever

few European passengers. The rumours

Café Wiseman have" now a skeleton that the vessel is being run by a Nava} cres are incorrect There has been no staff of Chinese boys, and the Hotels are trouble aine ethe White Ensign was hoist receiving many applications for work. ed. The steamer's own engineer's staff Office staffs and lift boys are returning. There is plentiful supply of coolie sure in charge of the engine room,

Communication has been reestablished labour. Yesterday morning about 2,000 with Bhanmei and Au Tau by the steam were engaged through the Police Offic er Tark Hing and Sui Fick.

At a meeting of the Trade Mainten- The Charles Hundesin and the Paul

Both auce Soeisty, held at the City Hall yes Beau went to Macao yesterday.. westia will continue on this run until tertiay morning, under the chairmanship the trouble in Canton is over and they of Mr. Ho Kwong, was revealed that are able to resume their dsual tripe. The in cases where it was warranted the Carles Hardman left Hongkong at 8 invernment was relaxing the export pra- am and the Pual Hean Iollowed at 3hibition of provisions so sa to permit

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