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SKATOW NEWS.

LITTLE CHANGE IN THE POSITION. (TROM OUR OWN CORRKSPUNDENT.)

STRIKERS' DEMANDS

UNAUTHORISED.

OCTOBER 18, 1925 THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY,

THE WORK OF ONE MEMBER OF A SUB.COMMITTEE.

THE RUN ON THE BANK OF CANTON.

TWO

NEWSPAPERS

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SUSPENDED.

It is interesting to note that the Canton Government have taken action against the two newspapers which started the rumours that led to the run on the Bank

Sward. September 29th,

TRAVEL FACILITIES. No change to report since my last mail. Flu Hatching, Glenfalloch and flaining

[FROM OTE CHINTEN CORRESPONDENT.] weit came in and departed without any

Influential Southern Chinese from the trouble. I hear that the Polier arrested some of the Seamen's Union people, who North are labouring to bring about a set of Canton, although these papers are tried to obstruct intending pengers for tlement of the boycott before the Tarifi decidedly "Red" in policy and may be Conference at Peking opens, and latest regarded as supporters of the present the Haining.

Yesterday (Monday). thr various reports to hand indicate that the author-{ régime. guilds and unions, including the stud.ities in the Southern Capital are not ents, bad arranged for another proces. sien. presumably for the purpose of keep. ing alive the interest in the strike and LoFestt. General Lin Chi Luk, however, put his four down and forbade any such demonstration. There is a better feeling about in the port generally and 1 am in elined to think that the authorities, given time to consolidate their position, will prove helpful in bringing about a return to normal relations between the

Chitra and British.

Here and there one finds a few Chinese seeking domestic employment, but there 78 stili o general movement on the part of household servants and office staff, to return to work,

We heard yesterday that the Anti-Red forces had progressed as far as Hoifung and possibly by now they are in posses sion of Sunbue.

turning a deaf ear to the suggestions from Shanghai and Poking. The do mands of the strike committee, as pub, lished, are not authorized. They were simply a draft drawn up by a member of the subcommittee appointed to for aulate an understanding under which employees might return to their former employers.

LIGHT COMPANY'S CLAIM. ·

KOWLOON RESIDENT SUED.

In the Summary Court, yesterday, be fore, Mr. Justice Wood, a claim for $15.15 was made by the China Light and Power Company against Mr. J. M. Xavier, in respect of electric current supplied to defendant at bis roquest.

The Compsay was represented by Mel H. J. Armstrong, and Mr. D. McCallum appeared for tão asfericana,

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Mr. McCallum ssic that defendant was only an openpier of room in the

Britto. He accoped responsibility for House, the tenant of which was Mr. the September account ouls, which-was

88.03.

The newspapers announced that the Bank of Canton and the Chartered Bank The report, of were in difficulties cours, did not affect the Chartered Bank,

Mr. Armstrong produced a letter but as announced in the Daily Press at the time about 1,500 people travelled from Sunning to Hongkong, within two days, written on September with by defendant for the express purpose of withdrawing in, which he asked then to take the meter. their deposits from the Bank of Canton. In away nad asking about the outstanding view of what they had been led to expect account. He subsisted that the letter they were very agreeably surprised to implied responsibility for the whole His Lordship said that that was not find that the Bank was carrying on busi.amount outstanding. ness as usual and that there was no sign

of financial trouble in the Colony. Some his opinion, and gare judgment for withdrew their deposita, but the great plaintiff for 83.05 and the costs on the majority returned home contented that writ. Solicitor's costs were not allowed. their cash was perfectly safe in the Bank's!

There was also a similar rua on the Bank's branch in Cantoti

People living in parts of Kwangtung other than the city of Canton have been able during the past few days to come to Hongkong without much difficulty, except they have to travel in a somewhat round-about way, which involves a little more time and expense. Traffic between Shekki, Kwonghoi, and other inland keeping. ports with Mneno has been restored, and

restriction "upon leaving)

The natives of Sunning resident in there is no Mucao for Hongkong.

Hongkong have sent re-assuring messagra Restrictions upon Chinese from Hong to their friends and relatives so that con- Note: Reports were current in Hongkong landing at Canton, even from British fidence is now fully restored. The Bank, kong yesterday that Suabue had ships have now been largely removed and however, protested to the Canton Govern been captured by the anti-Reds.] those able to show good reasons for leav-ment, against the dissemination of the

SHIPPING.

ing Canton do not had it difficult to false reports and the Government has get the necessary permits to pass the ordered that the two newspapers which There are a number of published there shall be suspended for strike pickou. Japanese owned motor boats in the bar-seven days. The papers will also have bour willing to enrry Chinese passengers to publish a retraction and an apology in their first issues after the period of to and from the sa Honam.

suspension is over.

The Knijp Vor returned from Swa- tow yesterday but without cargo. The Phranang from Swatow brought 175 tons of general cargo but none of this was for Hongkong. The Linas left for Swatow yesterday. The Hatching, leaves for Swatow, Amoy and Foochow next Tues- day, and the Haining will leave to-day at 3 p.m. The Douglas boats are only taking passengers for Swatow, and Amoy.

THE MILITARY SITUATION.

DIRECT GENERAL GALLANT TO

OPERATIONS AGAINST CHAN.

{PHON A CHINISE CORRESPONDENT. J Ganeral Chan Kving Ming's troops are now reported marching on Walchow City and General Chiang Kai Shek, the Cadet Leader, is said to be mobilising an expedition against him

For

STRIKE OF TELEGRAPH MEN The censorship of telegrams institut ed by the Red authorities in Canton a fortnight ago has been abolished. the time being, however, there is not much to eraser, as the employees of the Chinese Telegraph Administration -nt

Canton, following these in 417 other

stations in China; have just gone out on strike demanding bigher wages

GENERAL CHAN KWING MINU.

THE "FOO CHEONG." SEIZED BOAT HELD BY STRIKERS.

AS.

Through the n.live them deserving. Lho Foo Cherng was abandoned t

Fakhoi in the early part of the strike. Later & report was circulated that the vessel had been seized by the strikers. A Portuguese naval vessel from Macao was stated to have failed to bring back the Foo Cheong, which was last heard of in Kongmoon.

Saturday's Canton Gazette, mys:- Owing to the transportation of “ undesir able goods the ss. Foo Cheong was do tained recently by the pickets at Canton and for various reasons, the case has not been settled.

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If the Canton Government would take action on these lines against every paper in Canton that published false reports about Hongkong and the business houses The same report says that the Ning here, it would not be long before the Hoi Co. wishes to charter the steamer City would be without a newspaper of from the strikers, for the Canton

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any description. The Canton Gazette Wuchow run, promising $1,200 a month would be the first to go. It is partias charter hire, and stipulating the ser- cularly fond of referring to the Colony vices of pickets on board for pro asa desert "aland." Now, however, it

tection." has been shown how these reports re-act

That Foo &ag, was well-known co the Cantou-Mac prior to being superseded by the ss. Hang Cheong. It is under Portuguese registry and when the strike started, was put on the Kong. moon-Macao run till, it was forced to tie up through the crew going" ashore on being intimidated at Pakhoi.

It is rumoured that the Canton Gov-upon the communities of Chineer in the ernment at Peking will soon issue a man interior perhaps a little more care will date conferring important positions on be exercised and a little more attention General Chan Kwing Ming so as to in-

paid to the truth. erras his prestige. It is also stated that loan of General Chen will raise a

It is reported that Chiang's scheme is to place the 2nd and 3rd Regiments, of the Whain pos Cadets under the direction $10,000,000 with security arranged by the ANOTHER SHATAUKOK RAID.

Central Government.

HONGKONG DELEGATES IN

CANTON.

CHINESE COVERING. FORCE FIRE ON POLICE.

Shataukok was once moré raided on Sunday, the attackers being a large party

of General Gallant to attack Waichow City. If this attack proves successfui, an advance will be made on Hu Yuen. and Tze Kam. The ist Cade: Regineat under General Chen. Ming Shu will form the Right Wing and the regiment ENTERTAINED BY CHAMBER OF of strikers. The scene of this last out- under General Ho Ying Yum, the Left Wing, whilst General Gallant will per

inally lead in the attack on Chiuchow Juul Bwatow by way of Samdorchuk, Hoi- toong and fiúkfoong districts,

COMMERCE.

On the return journey to Chinese ter-

THE WAH SHAN." Negotiations are continuing for the release of the Chinese ss Wol Shap which was seized while conveying live- stock from Kwong Chow Wan to Bezg. kong.

may

According to one report the owners) be willing to pay a few thousand dollars as a fine and it is likely that an amount may be named by the strikers holding the ship,

LADIES SUMMONED.

HARBOUR. FOR BRINGING DOGS ACROSS THE

rage was a grocer's shop, which had been previously looted by a party of four LEY A CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. } -------

strikers on September 23rd. The majo The Hongkong Delegates, upon their rity of the marauders last Sunday were arrival at Canton, were entertained to armed, and they completely deauded the Yesterday extensive troop movements dinner at this Hotel Asia by the Canton premises, stealing all the goods they were seen along the Chinese Section of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Welcome could lay their hands on, besides round. Caston-Kowloon Railway near Pingwoo speeches were made and the greatest ing up and taking away a large number and in the neighbourhood of Loonkong enthusiasm characterised the proceed-of pigs.

Three cases of residents bringing doga and Tamahui districts. More than 1,200 ings troops of the 1xt.Cadet Regiment have As alremly stated, the strike condi- ritory the raiders were interceped by

came before Mr. 8. B. B. McElderry at arrived at Pingwoo Station. Four Rustions, as pablished, are not authentic. small party of British police, compris.across the harbour without permission wim Officers were seen directing the It is reported, in some quarters, however, ing one European and seven Indians. the Central Magistracy yesterday morn Shataukok. One shot was fired at the Miss Pereira, of No. 40 Humphreys transportation of 12 machine guns. 4 field that General Chiang Kai Shek wishes to This occurred on the frontier path nearing

Buildings, Kowloon, was the first to be gans and 13 cases of ammunition, and have the negotiations prolonged in order strikers, and they turned to face. araking their way hurriedly up country.

that he may drive out General Chan

The police were about to take advan- summoned, and Mr. J. M. Remedios, who appeared on her behalf, said that Misa Kwing Ming's troops from the Swatow tage of this fact, when suddenly about Pereira tendered a plea of guilty. She district. The theory apparently is that fifty shots were fired at the party hy was not aware that, she was committing Chinese troope concealed in some bush any offence as she was in the habit of while the negotiations are in progress in British territory. The police had to taking her dogs with her to the office. merchants will withhold financial aid fall back, and, raiders made good their frour Chan and that without money he escape. No one was hurt will be unable to withstand the Red

PICKETS MISSING.

CHIKSHAN STRIKERS NOT ON DUTY.

The strike pickets are not now on duty at Chinaban, a point in Chinese territory just outside Macao and on the main road from the Portuguese Colony into the interior. They are alleged to have been "seen off" by a number of Whampoa Cadets.

THE S.S. "HONAM."

The .. Honais left for Canton as About 100 People in this district who wish to usual yesterday morning.. got away are now taking advantage of passengers were embarked, these includ this opportunity.

Batchies of people are reaching Macao ing about fifty Europeans, missionaries from smali ap-country ports in the Sze and Japancac, the remainder being Tap, where they charter junks for the Chinese. purpose.

As before, only mail was carried. The fare is said to be $5 per head,

It is understood that the Hongkong, it being considered necessary to impose this high price in view of the fact that Canton and Macas Steamboat Company the junks have to pay heavily for "safe

are placing the 2.5 Fatshan on the conduct through a pirate-infested area which is not on the usual route. Pickets Hongkong Canton run next week. This aro stationed along the ordinary routes, will then ensure a daily service between

and the pirates have therefore to be the two ports in conjunction with the

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MOTORING CHARGES. THE GOVERNMENT ANALYST -

SUMMONED.

Gunner A. P. Torode, of the R.GA, was charged with bringing a dog across the harbour on the 23rd inst., and also pleaded guilty.. He did not know be was infringing the IA,

Mrs. W. Pope, of No. 3, Queen's Road Central, the third offender, said she was given a small puppy at Fanling, and did not see any notification at the Railway Station to the effect that dogs must not be brought across the harbour without permission.

In all the cases 85 fines were imposed.

PROPERTY SALE.

Mr. E. R. Dovey, Government analyst, appeared before Mr. S. B. B. McElderry at the Central Magistracy yesterday morning, to answer a summons for, as alleged, driving his car up The Albany, a prohibited road, and driving it in neglingent manner. There was a further summons against defendant for caasing

At the China Auction Rooms yesterday obstruction in Queen's Road Central.

The complainant in the case was riternoon, Mr. E. V. M. R. de Souss Choo, compradore of the Equitable disposed of a valuable leasehold property Banking Corporation, who at the time of situated at Nos. 13 and 23 Cheong Lok the alleged offences was driving his car Street, Yaumati along Robinson Road in westernly direction.

His Worship intimated that he would The small steamers from Kwong Hai Honam. It is hoped to make the first hear the evidence to day, and adjourned acity to Macao are said to be still sailing. trip in this connection next Wednesday. the cass until this afternoon.

The Crown rent is $10.50 per annum. The property was started at $12,000 and was advanced by three bids, of $200, be- ing knocked down to Mr. Li Sha Fong for $12,600.

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