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THE LOCAL STRIKE. THE GOVERNMENT'S CIRCULAT-TO

DEPARTMENTS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST JRE,

THE DIVER., STEAMERS, The river atramers sailing between Hongkong and Macao still continue their daily trips ualaterrupted, although rumours of defections to take place among the crews of these vessels during the weak-end were persistent on Satur. day.

H.M.S.TUNG' ON.""

-GENERAL NOTES.

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GUARDING THE BORDER.

SWATOW SITUATION.

ALLEGED PLAN OF CHINESE TO NEWS BROUGHT BY “HYDRANGEA.“

CROSS LOWU BRIDGE

RUSSIAN ARMS FOR CANTON.

The 5 ydrangea which left for. Swato on Thursday returned to Hong- During the past few days there has been keng on Saturday morning. It was ex- Teat activity across the border it Shumpected that in addition to a general cargo chus and rumours of an intended attack she might bring back a certain amount an, British territory mid the bridga at of live stock, but this did hot transpire, Lowu have beca freely circulating among the boat returning without a single item the Chinese and a small section of the European community.

of

targo

whatever.

The reports brought back by the officer's show that anti-British feeling is now xerz strong in Swatow and the boycott of British trade and British ships continues with great bitterness.

UNFOUNDED RUMOUR, There is Very little change in the general strike situation. Men continue; to come back to work, and conditions are stendily approaching the normal. --Rumours' are being circulated every-

H.M.S. Tuny, On is expected to sail Convinced. where. Many prople were that`a general strike of all the Colony's for Canton again to-day and on Friday.

That the Funtours were not entirely Chinese workers (including those who She will make a mid-week trip to Kong- have just returned to work would moon on Wednesday and possibly she will without foundation is evident from the conrace on Saturday, The rumour, shortly make a special trip to Swatow fact that joint action was taken on with provisions and stores, which resid Saturday by the military and railway horever, was unfounded, “ -

(On the arrival of the Hydrangea at The Governmen: circulated all its deenta in that port are experiencing dif-authorities to prosent a surprise attack.

From reliable sources a Daily Press re- Swatow, the cargo on board her for that partiments to the effect that on and fromficulty in obtaining. H.M.S. Tung On August ist, no casual labour was to he is being used essentially as a supply presentative learnt yesterday that bad port was allowed to be discharged, but ship for the Shameen garrison and pass not the Chinese General at Sheklung, when an attempt was made to take on employed, but that all labour would go on to the regular monthly rates of pay ages on the boat are only granted in cermidway between Canton and Kowloon, the cargo for Hongkong, steps were im- refused to lend assistance, it is almost mediately taken by the large number of prevailing before the strike This, in the thin instances

certain that an attrapt would have been picket boats and launches around to stop case of sanitary coolies, is Bla

The Sanitary Department's staff is nów

For bawking park and vegetables with-made to send troops across the border this. The consequence was that the Hydrangea had to depart without any about no per cent. of pre-strike strength in market limits, afteen hawkers appear. in all departments, except the sevenging at the Nowloon Magistracy on Satur

While the plans were being discussed, thing having been put on board with the Coolies, where the strength is 40 per day, when fines ranging from $4 to $15 at the Red Headquarters, for a tilt exception of fifteen baskets of eggs. aghinst the British "forers in the New These were smuggled on board, but the were imposed by Mr. E. W. Hamilton.

Territories, Communist

were agents owner of the sampah which brought them HONGKONG METHODS APPROVED,

busily engaged in the villages along the to the vessel was caught in the act by An appreciation of the methods of the border trying to win converts to Com-the vigilant Guild pickets. The man was Hongkong Government in dealing with munism and donations to the general taken ashore to be punishert, and oùs of strikers, and a comparison of those fund," along the lines known as the the officers of the Hydrangra saw the

the foreign #0-10-90 scheme. Sturup orators have man's sampan being burned. methods with those of authorities in Shanghai, are contained been in evidene in many places. It is The Hydrangea brought down, about eo in a letter pablished in the correspon-curious that recently they have refrained Chinese passengers and a few Europeans, dence columns of the 3,6. Daily News from attempts to stir up the villagers including a German deported from Bang

as against the British. Their plank has of July 3rd part of which

been the benefit of Communism which, of under-

course, they allage is gaining strength, throughout the world even in Hong- Kong.

sent.

STRIKERS DEMANDS.

More than 30 coxswains, engineers and fighteruien, previously employed in con- nection with the maintenance of military communication" with Stonecutters, have applied to the military authorities for re-instatement.

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in an armoured train.

The abandonment of the anti-British

cry is, ja sozie quarters, taken to signify a desire to pacify the waverers until the

kok.

Before the Chinese passengers were allowed to embark, they had to pay $25 "squeeze above their legal fare to the strike pickets.

The position in Swatow, so far as can

Warnings were issued to them before they left that they would lose, ull benefits, and also receive reduced wages, but, net. withstanding this they presented them

Hongkong's strike began after ours selves for, re-engagement, and also pre-i

The de- and win mofé severe at the beginning went a list of “demands."

included the dismissal of It is, however, nearer its end because the Maroan officer who had been in charge Hongkong authorities have acted. They of them, the payment of the highest grade offer a reward of $1,000 for the appre salary in respect of each man, strike hension of any intimidator or agitator; wages and guarantee of no victimisation, when convicted besis, not ɓned or cau- Needless to say the demands were tioned; he is placed at public sanitary

LATEST FROM CANTON, treated with cant consideration. and the work (the collection of nightsoil to be

The situation at Canton is still causing police were communicated with, If the exact). is clothed is convict's garb and

Since Wednesday last, the nea concerned, are caught, they will works in the public streets; or he may be anxiety.

Rogged. But the regulation that bas had Russian steamer Folk has brez, unloading doubtless be deported.

more effect than any other is one that war material-chiefly small arms and requires the expulsion of every striker ammunition, Here again rumour has REGULATIONS BY GOVERNOR IN from the Colony. A Chinese to live in been busy and it is said that an outbreak Hongkong has to work; in Shanghai he is expected at any moment. Whether the

military leaders are in full accord.

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be judged from what the officers of the Hydrangea learned, is very tease and the strike is in full swing. Things are very unpleasant for the Europeans there and very few of these venture into the streets.

LOCAL: "SPECIALS.”

COUNCIL.

The following emergency regulations

STOCK EXCHANGES CLOSED. A meeting of members of the combined Stock Exchange and Sharebjokers' As sociation was held on Saturday when it can do as he pleases. The effect of this Chiness actually intend to attack the were made by the Governor-in-Council was resolved to close the local share places every worker in Hongkong of Shameen once again, bowever, is a

on July 30th. market for an indeḍníte term until the Chinese nationality in a dilamma,

debatable point. Nevertheless local re-

1. Every person who has been enroli- market has the option of relinquishing the ad-sidents will be relieved to hear that thoared or appointed as a special Constable, Colony's business' and" money should return to moře štable conditions. vantages of life in a foreign settlement,

from the date of his enrolment or ap it was at one time witivipated that This should, of course, read "British charge of British and French interests whether voluntarily or otherwise,

in Shameen are leaving nothing to

pointment, and until such enrolment or chance. the market would be re-opened on August Colony."—E»., H.D.P.] with all its

Some trouble is anticipat-appointment shall be cancelled or deter ed. Whether it will prove to be an mined by the Governor or some person 1st but at Saturday's meeting is was amenities, and not least its protection to

authorised by the Governor shall be deem powers, privileges, protection and im munities mentioned or referred to

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practically unanimously agreed that it his life and property, for life in Cantou other demonstration of hostility to fored to have had and he shall have all the

or some other Chinese, city.

Your previous correspondent suggested several schemes for bringing the strike

would not br advisable to do so, and that the market should be closed for the time

being.

Another meeting will be held later as home to those who are responsible for it. improving circumstances warrant.

THE SHIPPING SITUATION, The week-end shipping situation shows very little change. At 9 am, oa Sutur-- day, there were 93 Vessels in the harbour,

f which 36, were British, compared with

Here are others that have been tried out and not found wanting, for in Hong. kong many of the strikers, the printers among them, have returned to work and are trying to forget

eigners in China presumably depends upon the degree of control exercised by the Communist Party in Canton.

CANTON NOTES.

section 3 of the Peace Preservation Ordinance, 1886, but with the like excep- tion as to pay and pension or other reward.

2. Every such special constable shall be and shall from the date of his enrolment. or appointment be deemed to have been

SALT REVENUE EXPENDITURE. ~According-to-a-merchant from Canton, subject to the orders of the Governor, the Magistrates, the Captain Superinten

Is it too much to ask our Council to Liu Chung Hoi, the present Financedent of Police, and any other person take a feat out of Hongkong's book-Minister, is receiving about $600,000 per authorised by the Governor or the Cap- month from the salt revenue. Of this tain Superintendent of Police to act in

that behalf." $400,000 is remitted to support the Wham-

a total of 98 vessels (58 British) for the am, etc., previous day.

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For the 24 hours ended at Saturday there were seven-arrivals-and Leo departures, against six arrivals and twry departures: The arrivals were the s.8. Hydrangen. from Swatow; the 8.a. El

A STRIKEY'S, SUBSTITUTE. Shanghai, July 2nd, 1925.

modals.

3. Every such special constable shall be por Cadets, thus leaving $200,000 for the and shall from, the date of his, enrolment Treasury.

or appointment be deemed to have been mbject to punishment, as mentioned in section 5 of the Peace Preservation Ordinance 1886, for refusal or neglect, without reasonable, excuse, to serve or to

COAL AND SILK PROBLEMS. It is stated that coal merchants in Canton are endeavouring to obtain per obey sach lawful orders and directions as mission to import coal from abroad as have been or may be given to him for supplies are very low. Silk merchants the performance of the dutice of his office. are said to be worrying about their ac cumulated stocks and are taking steps by which some of the lots can be exported."

IMPOTENT PICKETS.

It is stated that twenty picked soldiers

LOADED REVOLVER.

TWO MAGISTRATES SIT TO TRY ARMS CASE.

ARMY SHOOTING. G.O.C. COMMENDS EAST SURREYS. ink, the B.B. Prezident Madison, from The current Command Orders contain Mauila; the ... Hoi Nam from Kwanga record of the success of two local units Chow, Wan; the 8.5. Canton from Gothen-in the abroad series of the Army Rifle ferg and Singapore, the s.s. Kamo Muru Association non-central matches, 1924. -from Yokohama and Shanghai; and the connection with this success, the 5.9. Amakuen Maru from Haiphong and 6.0.C. (Major-General C. C. Luard, Beibow.

C.B., C.ALG.), has extended his congratu Mails were entered by the as. Cantonations to the units 'concerord.

At the Central Magistracy on Satur the 8.x. kamo Maru from Yokohama and The 25th Heavy Battery, LA. camp were told off at Kongmoon to protect Shanghai (171 bugs); the ss. Hydrangea second in the competition for the Artillery about 300 people cinbarking by the a day, Mr. 8. B. B. McElderry and Mr. fron Swasow; and the President fadi Cup, and have won the A.R.A. bronzen Cheong from Pakkai for Macao. RA. D. Forrest sat together under medal and eight A.R.A. small bronze They were rowed to the steamer in small powers invested in them by recent legis- xo from Manila (295 baga).

Two Chinese were charged with having Vessels leaving port for the 24 hours The 1st Bn of the East, butrey Regi-beats and as the strikers' pickets couldlation to try an arms case, coles at 9 am on Saturday, were the ment came first in the match for the do nothing, the workers were allowed to possession of a revolver, loaded in four

sail in peace. When they reach Macao chambers Chung Hing for Kwang Chow Wan'; Young Soldiers' Cup, winning the Chai- the s.s. Miike Mari for Koelung; the slenge Cup, the A.ILA. large silver inedil, they are expected to make for Hongkong. fakhai for Newchwing; the ss. Pre- and twenty A.E.A. small silver Diedals.. sang for Bwatow; the La Tong Using The 1st East Surreys also gained seven

The evidence for the prosecution alleg for Canton; the aa Song Bo for Hai- other prizes in the competitions, being

ed that Sergeant Gough led a picket phong; the sa Kendal Castle for Shang-tenth in the contest for the Machine Gun

Messrs. Carroll Broa. have received a along the Shaukiwan main road and hai; the as. Chung King for Hoihow: Cup, twelfth for the King George Cup the 8.5. koo Kong for Shanghai; and the Royal Fish' Cup, and well placed in con-cable from Singapore announcing the when arac No. 4 bridge, which is about tests for the Hopton Cup (platoons Nos. following dividends by Rubber Com-150 yards from the tram terminus, be saw 21 Fei Haru for Haiphong.

The 8.8. President Taft and the "8.8.8, 7, 6 and 4 gaining prizes, in that panics-Nynias Rubber Estates, Ltd., the defendants acting suspiciously and 12 per cent. final; Temerloh Coconut and challenged thein, As the sergeant nnd a L'ecsident Madison both left on Saturday order).

The G.0.0. remarks that the results Rubber Estates, 10 per cent final; Chinese constable went up to them, they for Tancouveri

The BB President Monroe, the round-achieved by the 1st Ba. The East Sur-Bakit Katil Rubber Estates, 10 per cent. are stated to have thrown away the re the-world liner, is due in Hongkong this rey Regt. show that considerable atten-Goal; Hayter Rubber Estates, Ltd., 12 revolver which was subsequently recover morning and sails again, in continuance tion has been given to weapon training per cent, interim; Sandycroft. Rubbered by Bergeant Gough of her trip, for Manila 8.m. to. He. hopes that the successes gained willCo., Ltd., 10 per cent. interim; Trafal She will bring mails from encourage other units to enter for, the gar, td, 5 per cent, interim; Alor Shanghai and Europe vid Siberia (Lon Army Rio Association competitions Gajali Rubber Estates, 5 per cent. in

this year. on, July 10th).

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Divisional-Inspector Blackman prose. cuted, and the defendants pleaded "not guilty."

After evidence had been given and de- fendants bad denied possession, their Worships adjourned the case until Wed- nesday morning.

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