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GAME OF SEE-SAW IN SWATOW. RECRUDESCENCE OF ANTI-BRITISH ACTIVITIES.

DISCONTENT WITH ATTITUDE OF

"THE AUTHORITIES,

JY DUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

THE

CHINESE UNIVERSITY IN MOSCOW.

KUOMINTANG'S EDUCATIONAL

PROPOSALS.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] *Not 150-only but fifteen hundred will It will be remembered that Mr. Fred. go to attend the Sun Wen, or Dr. Sun W. Carey, the Commissioner of Customs Yat Sen. University at Moscow soon," in Swatow, who left Hongkong by the said a well-known Cantonese leader when Mahre on Saturday for Home lenye, was discussing the reported proposal of the very optimistic regarding the prospegia Kuomintang Bolsheviks to despatch 150 of a quick settlement of the trade dis Cantonese students to Russia for educa pute at that Part. He wild the Author tion. It is understood that, in the event rities were vary willing to take action of the Red failure to establish themselves in any concrete case of intimidation in Canton, M. Borodin and other Soviet that was brought to their notice. and teachers of the Whampoa Military expressed the definite opinion that Academy will take many cadets toma normal texile relations would be re with them in order to send them hack established with Swatow certainly with to China as propagandists of Bolshevism inth.

after further training in Russia. A Sino Russian Educational Association is being proposed in Canton, and it is said that efforts will be made to popularize the movement for sending Southern Chinese youths to Moscow. One of the arguments advanced is that the expense will be much less than that for education in Europe or America. A number of Chinese, how

doubt whether there is a San Wen ever, Linder date of October 20th he writes: University in Russia and they are caution. All that "has happened since I lasting parents to be exceedingly careful wrote you (October 12th) has been for before accepting the generosity of the the worse and we are now rapidly drift-Kuomintang. At least 700 students now ing back to where w were early in connected with the Chun Shan University Septembre, before the expulsion of the and other newly established schools in

Canton have their homes in Bungkong.

As will be seen from the following letter, our own correspondent totally dis agres with these views. He sta s that the position has changed for the worse within the past few days, and asks that the facts may be made'ns widely known as possible among both the British and Chinese communities in the Colony,

SWATOW, October 20th

Red party.

A werk ago there was undoubtedly an -improved feeling about; it seemed poss

ible then that negotiations might ba started which would lead to a settle inext, in spite of the hampering diffical ties which I mentioned in my report, viz.

1fficial indifference and inaction. 2-Fear of the "Reds" return..

The Trade Commissar of the Kuomin- tang in Canton has offered to assist Cantou merchants to withdraw funds from Shameen banks.

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND,

SUMMARY COURT.

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A DEAL IN ELECTRICAL "GOODS, Before Mr. Justice Wood at the Sam-

mary Court yesterday the Heung Kwang Hop Kea Firm, general electric stores Wellington Street, claimed $230.50 from the Tai Kwong firm, Hollywood Road, in respect of goods delivered.

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TRAFALGAR DAY.

WREATH LAID ON CENOTAPH,

As already announced in the Daily Press, the Navy League, owing to the conditions prevailing locally, decided not ta organise a sale of Bags, and for the same reason the usual concert was not held.

Mr. E. S. C. Brooks appeared for the

At 19 noon yesterday, members of the plaintiffs, and Mr. C. A. S. Russ for the committee of the Navy. League congre- defendants.

gated at the Cenotaph. There were present the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak (president), Sir Henry Pollock, K.C.. Mr. B. Wylie, Lient-Commander S. C. Ingham, Ar. E. F. Aucott, Mr. A. 8, Exell Mr. L. M. Whyte and Mr. F. A Perry.

Mr. Brooks pointed out that the Tai Kwong firm no longer existed and there fore could not be sued, but at the time of the contract the partnership had not been dissolved.

Mr. Buss ccntended that defendants were not in partnership but held the position of salesmen only.

Judgment with costa was given for the defendants.

WASH AMAH'S MONEY. VOLUBLE OLD WOMAN IN COURT,

Before Mr. S. B. B. McElderry at the old Central Magistracy yesterday, an Chinese woman, was charged with at- export money from the tempting to Colony. It was stated that she had $3,310 on her when searched by police officers at the Wing Lok What? on Tues- day

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The defendant informed His Worship that she had been a wish amah for years, and the money represented all her MERCHANTS BANK BALANCES, savings, which she always carried about her person for fear that she might bo robbed. She gave as a reason for being on the wharf that she went there to see a friend off, this statement being cor- roborated in evidence by her companion.

The female searcher, employed by the police, said that the defondant showed some reluctance before she would take out the money from her girdle.

The merchants, how- ever, at anwilling to let the Kuomintang know their financial resources, and so far very few have taken advantage of the --Activities of the Student-Labour Trade Commissar's courtesy. The Canton

organisations.

merchants are requesting the Kuomintang Within the last few days, however, the to instruct the pickets not to interfere attitude of the authorities-towards the with Chinese entering Shameen on busi Strike and Boycott has undergoneness. The request will be granted, it is complete change. The first evidence we "had of this role faer was the dis- cavery that the officials were simultane ously assuring the British Consul of their entire friendliness and passive sup port (at least, their neutrality) anu giving, the same friendliness and assur- aner to the Unions and Strikers' Com

aniitee,

said upon the merchants showing great willingness to take up part of the recently issued loan of $500,000.

KUOMINTANG BANK NOTES. The circulation of Kuomintang Bank notes, is Trausing a certain amount of trouble in Canton. The troops are able to compel the shop-keepers to accept ning the news from two or three these notes for even small purchases, and Bource that the Chinese Chamber of now several counterfeiting plants have Commerce and the Bankers' Guild had been put into operation. The police dis- been told explicitly that there had to be covered one of these plants on October no lifting of the strike and boycott men. 17th and also found a number of bogus Three people were aures. So far the authorities had been Hoogkong notes. working below the surface and their in-arrested. structions had been verbaik.

THE STEVEDORES DISPUTE.

Mr. L. Turner, appeared for the defendant, who persisted in interjecting remarks during the bearing of the case..

At length she was allowed to enter the

witness box, Bis Worship remarking that she seemed very anxiona to say sonte thing.

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Replying to a question by Ilis Worship. defendant denied that she had at any time heard of the regulations restricting the export of money from the Colony

His Worship said he was satisfied that the defendant was attempting to export money but reserved his decision until to-day, Defendant was remanded.

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LOCAL COMPANY FINED.

NOT CAREFUL ENOUGH, ABOUT MOSQUITOES.

At

A beautiful wreath was laid on the Cenotaph by the President.

The wrench which bore the card of the Navy League was inscribed as follows: In Memoriam, 91st October, 1921. It was large and very artistically designed- circled with white flowers and trimmed with ferns." In the centre an anchor had been designed, with a crown above.

A similar ceremony took place at the Wanchai Memorial later.

THE TRADE LOAN.

Yesterday was the closing day for applications in connection with the Trade Loan. There were a large number of *pplications, and these will now be consider ed by the Advisory Committee. This con hittes comprises the following:

The Colonial Treasurer,

The Chief Manager, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.

The Manager of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China.

The Manager of the Mercantile Bank of India, Led.

The Manager of the Peninsular and Oriental Banking Corporation, Ltd.

The Kon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, and Mr. R.Shewan.

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ANOTHER COAL CHARGE.

TEN CHINESE AT YAUMATI,

The master of a cargo junk and nine other Chinese, four of whom were mem hers of the crew of the cargo boat, and the others members of the crew of the steam launch On Fat were charged at the Kowloon Magistracy, before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, yesterday with misappropria- ton of

Mr. J. M. Remedios defended the crew of the junk, whilat. Mr. F. E. Nash repre sented the other defendants.

Sab-Inspector Andrew stated that the junk and Launch were, alongside esch When other at Yaumati on Monday, searched the coal was found on the junk.

All the defendants were remanded until

each.

the Central Magistracy yester": day, before Mr. B. A. D. Forrest, the to-morrow the first defendant on bail of Hongkong Engineering and Construction $2,500 and the remainder on 350 bail Company were the defendants in a summons brought against them for allowing mosquitoes to breed in pools of water within the new Exchange Building in Des Voeux Road, Central.

It was stated that pools of water had

crete floors of the building and the con- ditions were favourable for the breeding

A few days later they made a step Members of the Bok Teci Stevedores iate the open and arranged for the Union in Canton have been deprived of Chamber of Commerce to hold a meet their rights to handle cargo in Canton ang,-ostensibly to consider the enn harbour pending the settlement of their Liquanes or otherwise of the Boycott; dispute with the Strike Committee. Prier in reality to refer the matter for settle to the trouble the Bok Troi Union and ment to the consideration of the Strikers' the Customs Brokers' Guild were the most Committee and the officials. This meer powerful unions on the water front. As ing was held on Sunday, the 18th inst., will be remembered the Bok Taoi Steve- and although many resolutions were dores refused to unload the sa. Leung posed dealing with the discharge and Keung although permission for the un-been formed in depressions in the con- loading of British vessels carrying cerloading had been given by the Strike Lain special commodities they whole effect Committee. Then "the Chup Yin steve was, nullified by the Chamber, as predores undertook the job and a free fight arranged, referring the question back to followed.

Later in the authoritics and-strikers, the day, Sunday, a secret meeting was Ield of the Strikers' Committee at which me delegate from ench Union and "Guild was present. The meeting was attended by a repreenntative of General Yau Chi Luk who arrived with strict instructions to the Committee that they had on no account to terminate the strike and boy- cott until so advised by the authorities. This last move, together with, the per- mission given to the strikers to re-picket the port and to arrest, assault and in- prison blacklegs, brings the officials definitely against us.

• REASONS WHY:

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THE MILITARY SITUATION.

ANTI-REDS CONFIDENT OF ULTIMATE VICTORY.

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(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT] The anti-Red troops were still in Hoi tung up to the 18th inst., notwithstanding the claim of the Reds that they had occupied the place. The anti-Reds in Naturally one looks round for reasons Swatov admit that the task confronting to explain this changed attitude. Some them is not an easy one but they have of those given are as follows:-That the Chinese who have been financing Chan received large consignments of arms and Kwing Ming have tightened the purse ammunition and are confident of their strings, so that the Switow authorities ultimate success. They suggest that Red are deprived of their pickings and,

of mosquitoes

His Worship beld that the Company wire responsible in the matter, and he viewed the offence as serious, in view of the frequent occurrence of deaths from malaria.

A fine of $10 was imposed.

STONES THROWN AT BUS.

PORTUGUESE BOY FINED,

LOCAL SPORT.

LADIES' GOLF,

A competition was held on Tuesday, October 20th, at Fanling New Course, for a prize prezented by Mrs. T. E. won by Mrs. D. J. Pearce, and was Lewis with a nett score of 32.

WATER POLO.

In the Water Polo League, last even- ing, the V.R. B drew with the K.B.S.F.P.A. "B," each each side scor- ing aner.

This evening H.M.S Hermes oppose H.M.S. Ambrose and next Monday even- ing the K.B.S.F.P.A "A" meet the East Surrey Best, and the V.R.C. Å1 play against the Hongkong Electric Co.

At the Kowloon Magistracy yester-: day, before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, Edward Xavier, a ten year old Portu

ITALIAN OPERA, guese boy, was charged with "having

bun and with COMPANY TO VISIT HONGKONG. As announced in our advertisement damaging one of the glass panes. A bus

thrown stones

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Monday night about 3 p.m., whilst he was travelling along Nathan Road, stase was thrown, and it broke a glass pane. He alighted and caught the boy who was standing under the verandab of Cambay Buildings,

either out of spite or in an effort to reports of victories and extensive move conductor stated in evidence that on columns, Hongkong is to be favoured with force the issue, they are now backing up menta of troops are being manufactured the anti-British measures!

for the purpose of misleading the public.- Another reason given is that the

The Reds are now making Walchow authorities are frightenel of isolated at- tacks on individuals by violent clements City the basis of their operations in the in the Union Again, that they are East River districts. The territory round still uncertain whether the anti-British movement is popular or not, I am in Tamahul has changed hands several times elined to lay my money on the first during the past few days. reason, and this view Ifaury is most It is reported that, Kiangai troops widely held aangat. Chiness and for coming from the Hunza-Kiangsi. borders eigners.

Wertheless, though the real reasons have arrived within the Namyung dis- remain obscure, the fact of the adoption trict of Kwangtung, North. They are of an anti-British policy by the autho ritis is undoubted and should receive expected to re-inforce the anti-Reds on the truant publicity both in the English that side of the Province, Fukien anti- and Chinese Press in Hongkong. Red troops have advanced towards Lung. Messrs Lau Chi Luk, Wong Khiong and chuen. Wu Mow Song could put down the strike. and boycott in five minutes it they were so minded.

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a visit from a talented Italian Opera Company.

The company, who are presented by Conzalez, Bros., will make their appear- ance at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, October 31st. They will perform nightly, A bus driver of the Kowloon Motor with the exception of Sunday, bukil Bus Company, corroborated, and said Friday, November 6th that there was a crowd of boys near. Their programme should draw a crowd- The boy denied the charge, and an amahed house on each occasion, including ar who was with him at the time, git does the well known opera productions corroborative evidence.

"Trovatore," "to be given on the opening night, followed by "Cavalleria Rus ticana," "Rigoletto," "Battery," "Tra- vinta" and "Lucia de Lammermoor,”?

Advance bookinga at $4, $2, and i

His Worship characterised the matter As a youthful prank, and ordered the boy to pay $1.00 compensation, and a

whipping would be carried out,

No fighting was reported on the Bas of 25, and were the fine ́unpaid, a Southern front up to October 21st.

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