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SITUATION IN CANTON. OFFICIALS SENDING' AWAY THEIR WOMEN-FOLK." RUMOURS REGARDING THE RUSSLAXS

[FROM OUR CHÍNASE 'COURÉSPONDENT.]

Too many members of the families of Kuomintang officials have been leaving Carton lately, to please the Bolsheviks. and,' therefore, strict picketing in a number of districts bus been 'renwed.

It is thought that the officials have sent away their woman-folk to Shanghai, Hongkong and Macao because they are airaid of the outcome of the fighting which sooner or later is anticipated be "ween the Reds and the anti-Beds,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY,

CANTON AND HONGKONG.

ANOTHER BORDER INCIDENT.

LOCAL COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION PASSENGERS ON 3.5. “ TAIPANG "

"HEAR DELEGATES". REPORT.

LITTLE APPARENT PROGRESS.

NOT ALLOWED TO LAND.

A FURTHER RED

The railway authorities state that 180 Chinese left the train at Taipo and book el passage to Sha U Chung by the Taipany, a launch maintaining a regular service between Talpo and Chinese ter ritary.

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"VICTORY I

A meating of the Associated District i

Passengers by the Arst train yesterday. Commercial Association was held at the morning, who took the launch from Ching Yuen District Cominercial Associa-Taipo for Chinese territory wers refused tion at 7 p.m. yesterday evening for the permission to land sither at Sha U Chuns purpose of receiving the report of the or Tip Fuk. Hongkong Delegation who went to Can-| ton. After the notice conveging the meeting had been read, the Chairman, Mr. Tie Shu Tong, asked the delegates to read the report prepared by them a Mr. Lee King Lum, one of the dele

On arrival there, a body of armed gates, read a lengthy report which Joaft mostly with the interviews which the Chinese soldiers were observed in posses delegates had had with the Strike Cousion of the wharf; they forelled their mittee, the Canton Authorities and the rifles at the vessel and orders were shout merebants. He said that at a meeting with the Military and Civil Oficials, speeches were made by Dr. C. C. Wu and Mr. Wong Ching Wai, the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Constitu- tionalist Government, in which they ex plained that the rumours of Communism having been introduced into Canton were totally without foundation. They said the rumours were created only by those who are not on good terms with them: the Government has no intention what soever to introduce Communism. If the

ADOBER

SANITARY BOARD. COLONY'S WATER SUPPLY.

A meeting of the Sanitary Board was held yesterday afternoon, the President,. Mr. N. L. Smith, being in the chair.

The first matter "of interest was with regard to a letter from the Government relative to the suggested amendments th the proposed by-laws governing Aerated

|Water" Manufactories.

The matter was

connection with this, the Erosident said the Government had proposed a few quite farmal amendments to the Arrated Water by-laws which the Board passed at a recent meeting. entirely formal. He therefore proposed that the suggested amendments be made in the text of the proposed by-laws.

After the President had read out the amendments, as approved by the Govern- ed to the coxswain of the launch toment, the by-laws were passed.

The President said with regard to the pab to sen again as no passengers trans. British territory are allowed to land proposed by-laws governing Food-pre- here.". The troops, estimated at 200, are serving Establishments, that the Board" said to be some of those formerly ander would see that the Government wished command of General Hui Sung Chi, who that this legislation be deferred. They is now in Shanghai, having been driven did not say for how long, so he proposed to few from Canton sine weeks ago when to bring the matter before the Board "Red" leaders began instituting again in about three months time and see if it was considered that conditions close exquiries with regard to his belief

were more normal then.

the

The Red leaders, in order to re-assure the civil vection of the Kuomintang Government, have stated that they are superior to their opponents both in arts and efficiency and have boasted that they will be able to suppress the so-called anti Bed movement within three months.

Such boasts bave not had altogether the desired effect: because it is firmly believed that many of the militarists, now flying the Red standarti, are ready to change colour. It is stated that some of them have communicated either by, run ners or by letters with the anti-Reds to this effet. The opinion is steadily grow-employment of Russian Officers to tuinment of one of the passengers, declared ing that before very long Canton will the troops can be regarded as having become "white and there are strong actually introduced Communism, further rumours that MM. Borodin, Gallant, argument is useless Seminoff and other Soviet leaders are making preparations to leave the City.

TROOPS FROM SZECHUAN. The Chinese Mailreports that Hsiung Reh Wa, head of the defeated army re- treating from Szechuan, who recently Arrived in Northern Kwangtung, was put under warveillance by order of, the Red Ariny commanders on Dether ath when

There are many Europeans employed in the Customs--that is in the services of the Chinese Government-so why can't Russians be employed!

in Commanista.

These soldiers, according to a state

themselves to be adherents of the "Red" cause, but there is a possibility that they have turned to banditry for a living and feared that the visit of a launch from British waters boded them no good.

The launch next made an attempt to and her passengers at Tip Fuk, but Since the appointment of Russian Mili- similar conditions prevailed there and The foregoing details were obtained tury Officers as instructors, the, Kwangeventually the launch returned to Taipo. over the telephone, yesterday afternoon, tung army has become a fine model of its kind in China, and has also played a

bowover, is difficult to understand is the very important part in suppressing and are, without doubt, authentic. What, banditry in the interior,

Concluding.

UNSATISFACTORY WATER.

A short discussion arose out of the report from the Government Bacterio- logist on the Lai Chi Kok. Kowloon, for the month of September. Shaukiwan and Chai Wan water supplies

With regard to a minute on the matter by Dr. MacGown, who put the question: What steps are taken when the Sani- tary Department receives an unsatisfac

report like the attached 1. the wry President replied that this was a purely During the last year there had been con siderable discussion as to who was actu supplementary copy of curtain figures. ally responsible for the interpretation of that the PCLO, as Health Officer of the Government, was responsible so far concerned. these figures, and it had been decided

he was visiting the military headquarters they asked the delegates to reassure the sudden change af front of the Chinese as the interpretation, was

at Canton. Hsiung was at one time a strong max in Szechuan, but: has gine aufered several set-kicks. When the Hot sheviks first accepted sinng's support. it was thought his force numbered 12,000. Upon his arrival it was found that his

4* army

Moreover:

Chinese people in Hongkong that they need not be surprised at the appearance of the Russian Officers in Canton.

Mr. Lee then real several letters ad- dressed to the Association by the Canton Chamber of Commeren, the Charitable Institutions and other important organi- zations requesting it to use its good offices to mediate for a settlement.

SUGGESTED TERMS.

unless the former occupants of these in charge of Sha U Chang and Tip Ful places were at heart adherents of General Chan Kwing Ming, who have since been driven out by men, who, as they state, are actually soldiers of the Red Army.

One explanation advanced is that the in which Sha U Chang and Tip Fuk are Reds" have occupied the entire district situated and already have large forces on the spot awaiting the arrival of Chan Kwing Ming'e men.

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THE SUI YICK."

was less than 4,000 strong. Moreover, the few rifles Hsiung's follow. ers possess are all of old type Hanyang make and suited for the ammunition from the Soviet arsepals

The Chairman then announced the Hsiung's mea only carry a few rounds of ammunition. The troops are regarded terms and conditions suggested by the as of little use to the Red commanders: Strike Conimittee, the Shameen strikers And it has, therefore, been decided to and the students, which are the same as disarm them so that they shall not offer previously reported in the local news MORE AMMUNITION DISCOVERED. their services to the anti-Red movement. papers. He said those terms and con- The first step towards this end is to put ditions have been handed over to the a politiwa Chinese Councillors for transmission Hsiung under arveillaner,

to the Government. Whether they will Chinese expression for making a once

receive the consideration of the Govern. important man virtually a prisoner.

ment or must he could not say; but he

It was learned yesterday that the STRIKERS ON ACTIVE SERVICE. Several battalions of the Labour Corps, thought that as the delegation was naked

to convey them to Hongkong "for con, Sut Fick has now been handed back to terms and conditions her owners, "the Fuk Hoi Có, but be including large number of Hongkong sideration, the strikers who went to Canton and subse- should be referred to the Executive Comfore this was done, as mentioned last was carried out on board the vessel, In quently enlisted with the Red Army, leftmittee of the Association for careful cin week, a final and more thorough search sideration. This proposition was put to

the course of this search 30,000 rounds lees serviceable ammunition for the East River districts of Kwang the meeting and was passed.

of more were found in the hold of the Sus Fick. tung for active service on October 1st.) A few of them succeeded in deserting and returned to Hongkong.

According to one report, at least 2,000 strikers were sent to the front where it is intended to use them in the commis- sariat sirrion, as most of them are still untrained in the use of arXIN.

After the consideration of the terms and conditions by the Executive Com- mitee, a public meeting will be called to

discuss the matter:

The police have received word that the 150 Chinese soldiers, who were taken off the Sui Yick and escorted across the border, have been despatched to Canton from Shumchun by train. What hap pened to them there after their arrival

is not known,

Thie ammunition is additional to the seizures of arms and ammunition made last week.

With regard to the arms found on the soldiers when they were searched prior to being put on the train for Shumchun. it is thought that these had been con

Certain regulations for the forging of an Associated Chamber of Commerce of Hoogkong and Canton were brought up for discussion. The Chairman said that these suggested regulations were brought from Canton by the delegates, and excealed in some out of the way place in plained that in view of the fact that the vessel, and were taken out only when thero exists a Hongkong and Canton the men learned that they were to be Workmen's Union, it would not be a escorted into Chinese territory. bad idea for the merchants in these two pinces to form an associated Chamber in order further to cement the bonds of trade.

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The matter was referred to, agother meeting for further discussion.

OPIUM RAID SEQUEL. MASTER OF "POO SANG" CHARGED.

the Board every month, as arranged, a. statement on the water supplies genet For that reason, the P.C.M.O. bad sent ally, with the figures of the analyst and felt inclined to question the findings, or the bacteriologist. No doubt if the Board

able point, the P.C.M.O. would deal with the matter. ask for any information on any debate-

Dr. MarGown said his point in putting this unsatisfactory water was being issued the minute in was to enquire whethe through the taps in Hongkong.

The President: Oh no. Steps are im mediately taken. These reports tome to us a long time after everything has beca attended to..

The Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, (Director of Public Works): We get the reports on such matters at once, and we take action. immediately.

CHOLERA.

Dr. Koch: I understand that Shangbar and the Philippine Islands have been notified as places where infectious dis cases prevail Have any cases of cholera been imported into the Colony 1

The President: I think I must ask for notice of that

Dr. Pearse (Medical Officer of Health) said he could reply to that question and stated that two case of cholers were re-

This was all the business of interest ported to the Medical Department as having been unported from: Shanghai before the meeting.

Those present were:-Mr.. N. L. Smith W. Pearse Medical (President), Dr.

Officer of Health), Dr. W. V. M. Koch, Dr. M. B. MacGown, the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy (Director of Public Works), Dr. S. W. Tso, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin and Mr. G. S. Kennedy Skipton (Secretary) and Mr. D. Davis (Assistant Secretary).

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# CAR SMASH SEQUEL. INDIAN DRIVER'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES.

REDUCING, COSTS. Strikers who are not on active service and not serving as pickets or in the Labour

As a sequel to car collision at the Corps, although not exactly being forced

junction of Robinson Road and Mosque to give up their meal tickets, are being

Street on September 12th, Noor Ahmed, in the Summary Court yesterday, sued discouraged to remain longer ip Cantos

Leung Yuen Chuen for 1463 damages, doing nothing. Some are being invited

defendant's part. A sequel to the seizure by Rosenu alleging that the accident was due to to join the coolie squads carrying mili

Officers of about 3,310 taels of prepared negligent driving on tary supplies to the front. A number of TROUBLES IN PU-AN DISTRICT.

Mr. H. S. Fitzroy, instructed by Troubles of a somewhat serious nature opium, valued at about $40.000, on the There was a counter olaim for 88160. the strikers, Tearing compulsory calist ment, have either given up their places have broken out in Po-an, a district ad .. Pon Sung on Sunday: (reported in at the strikers' mess or have taken leave joining the British frontier. Some two resterday's Daily Press), took place Messrs.. Lee and Russ, appeared for the days ago a gumber of officers with at the Central Magistracy yester plaintiff, and the defendant was repre- Noor Ahmed claimed 243 for repairs of Canton for a mid-autumn holiday in squad of soldiers were sent out by the day. Before Mr. S. B., B. McElderry, Bented by Mr. E S. C. Brooks. the villages. The last few days has seen. District Magistrate to collect taxes from Chan Chau, the Chinese master of the a great reduction in the food bills at the the villagers in Sai Lo. The instructions Po Sang, was charged with allowing to his cur, and also the loss of the car given by the Magistrate were that an the vessel, which has traded regularly for eleven days at $20 a day. Mr. Fitz- additional tax of one and a half per between Hongkong and Kwang Chow Toy said his client's ear was practically strike committee's headquarters,

prior to the accident. FICKETS TO DEFEND CANTON. cent, as decided by the Government, Wan, to be used for the transportation new, and was bought only a few weeks

should be collected. But the officera of opium. report just to band states that exacted still an extra one and a half per The Assistant Superintendent of Im- Genral Chiang Kai Shek has removed cant, to cover alleged expenditure of the ports and Exports said it was not known District Yamen. This, however, met the opium was on board, but when the the 3,000 rifles and some-held-guns seized with strong opposition, The villagers ship was searched, certain from General Li Fuk Lam,

The collision occurred about 4.45 p.m. at a point in Robinson Itoad where the P.W.D. were at work. They had opened the road on the right side going cast and paper, the available road was at most 9, fect the king considered it an illegal imposition. An dealing, it was alleged, with the smug-16 fhches Plaintiff's driver was travel- altercation casued and words were gling of opium were found. The precise ling west and had his proper side of the of floor Island, to his armoury at followed by blows. Many villegers were amount of the drug which has been road open. He had just come round. Whampoa. During the last few days no put under arrest but this did not have emuggled thus far has not been ascer: blind corner, and, having heard no warn fewer than 2,000 strike pickets have been any effect in subduing them, for when an tained, but a search of the ship and the ing, was entitled, he subraitted, to assume F. Rest that the defendant had a clear view recruited as units of the Revolutionary alarm was raised the Persanta Corps Co.'s offices had yielded important that the road was dear. He would sug

immediately came to their assistance and results. Army. Ench picket is armed with a riff soon defeated the soldiers When the in- The defendant was remanded until for over seventy yards and that he could have pulled up had he not been travel and the uniform is in "hunting suitcident was reported to the Magistrate, Friday, mil being allowed in 85,000

Later, B. G. R. Haywood appeared ling at an excessive speed. His client style with shorts and stockings. It is who was ignorant of the rent cause of

the trouble, he at once exdered a detach-in Court and stated that he was appear would any that at the actual moment of said that as the forces at present stationment of troops from Shumchun to preing for the defendant and capressed impact his car was stationary. As soon ed at Canton may fiot he strong enough tect his officers in the execution of their his regret far not iming on time. Hea the collision had taken place, so Coun to defend the City in case of emergency, duty. Anticipating further trouble the was, informed that the case had been set had heen instructed, the driver of the villagers have sent representatives to adjourned and in, reply to a question, other car offered to pay the costs of the Chiang Kai Shek has ordered these Canton to the Headquarters of the well- His Worship said that a very large armed pickets to co-operate with his organised Peasants" Corps for assistance amount of opium was involved

The Poo Sang isamaal Chine other troops while he is away on the East and it is reported that both sides are now

busily making preparations for a free consting vental of over 700 tons and is River front.

fight.

managed by the Teen: Sang Co

(Continued on next Column).

repair of plaintiffs caz

After evidence had been heard, His Lordship dismissed the counter claim, and the question of damages was ad- journed until the 13th instant

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