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RED POLICY IN SWATOW.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 1925

GENERAL CHIANG KAI SHEK OUTLINES HIS PROGRAMME.

RESTORATION OF AL LABOUR UNIONS.

[TROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

STATO, November 5th.

It wax Chiang Kai Shek who arrived) Continuing, he said: The order the

UNIVERSITY... UNIONS

| LAST NIGHT'S FAREWELL GATHER ING FOR SIR CLAUD SEVERN. Members of the Hongkong University Union held a gathering at the Assembly Hall last evening to bid "good-bye" to the Hon. Sir Claud Severu, K:H.E,

, ' ''; C.M.G., and to receive a farewell addres from him.

Two presentations were made to Sir

Union and the other from the University Union Cricket: Club:

on Friday in company with General Revolutionary Troops had received from Claud, one from the members of the

of the -Callunt, Commander-in-Chief

Eastern Wing of the Grande Armée, and a staff of eight Russian Officers,

tumour has it that this Eastern force

the Nationalist Government in connec tion with the Eastern Expédition was to overthrow the militarists, Chan Kwing Ming, Hung Chao Lin and Lis Fu, the

varied disasters, distresses," sufferings,

The gift from the Union consisted of a set of ten Chinese books. The Cricket

ed on three silver ericket stumps.

On

Hat

CANTON MERCHANTS'

COMMITTEE.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOUR UNIONS POSSIBILITIES OF ENDING THE STRIKE.

[TRO QUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] A committee of Canton Chinese mer chants has been apolated to confer with

possibility of ending the anti-British the Labour Union leaders regarding the

boycota and strike at an early date. At a joint meeting of the four leading comercial guilds of Canton, on Novem

chosen were Wu Chung Tong "and Chan

is going to push up into Fakien almost pawna of the Imperialism of the British./ Club's present was a cricket ball mount ber sch, the members of the committee immediately, chase the Anti-Reds out of Hongkong Government. The many and the stamil was a small silver plate bear Yuan Fung, representing the General

ing the inscription "Well Bowled Sin" that Province, establish control over Anoy. Faschow and the large cities of and other perils that the Kwangtung Pro-On the ball was a silver plate with the the hinterland and then go through into vince had undergone for the past many inscription Sir Claud Severn Chcking. To us this wounds an athhiyears were entirely the work of Chan Trick . the C.R.C., February 7th, 1995, tious project. involving great extension and greater vulnerability of the "Red" fines of communication Chiang Kai Bhek, however, is,a Cheklang man and if he has made up his mind to go home he will doubtless achieve bis end. Who is there to stop him going through to

Shanghai and establishing control along the ousting of the Maritime Provinces from Shanghai to Canton? From what little we have seen of the actual Bghting uaits of the Red Army we judge them to be fairly well disciplined," of good physique and ably led. Judging solely by their appearance on parade and on the march I should say they are vastly superior to say troops, ever before seen

in South China.

While the Expeditionary Force goes on its way conquering, though we very much doubt if there will be anyone to conquer uatil Shanghai is reached. Swatow is to be left in charge of a Military Commissie Chiu Ng Lai-and a Civil Governor or Tupan Ho Eng Khim. The latter is at present in command of the First Division

of the Eastern Force.

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It is reported that Seng Lak Meng. later head of the Seamen's Union in this dis- trict, is to be appointed Chief of Police, Tang Kos Heng, the late Labour leader. is Mayor, and his rival Kweb Yang, Koh magistrate of Hoifung.

The initial demand made to the Cham- Ber of Commerce by the "Red" party is for $130,000, of which-$40.000 had been paid in cash up to Saturday morning. 1 hear that the local Chamber was agree- hly surprised at the modesty of the figure demanded. This is not to be wondered nt since the Chamber of Commerce off- amount cia! estimate of the total “squeezed” out of the Chao-Mei terri, tory in 46 days by the Anti-Reds was little short of six million dollars. Such colaisal figure is scarcely credible yet. 1 have the word of a leading Chamber of Commerce Committee man that it is

*correct.

STEAMERS.

Kwing Ming and his followers. For this

overthrow Chan! reason they should Kwing Ming's militarism as well as In- perialis

Commander Ho Yiu Kan of the 1st Division of the Eastern Expedition Forces

was the next to address the audience. In

the beginning of his speech, he asked his hearers to distinguish the Kuomintang troops and the soldiers known by other names or serving under other "factions. The Kuomintang troops, he said, could be easily identified by the fact that they were the real protectors of the land and were fighting for freedom and equality, on behalf of the people, who should co operate with them to place the Chinese race on an equal footing with the other races of the world. In elucidation of this "During the last point, he went ou

decade or so, the Chinese race has been treated like borses and cattle, as a result of the action of our own Imperialistic warlords, and in consequence of the op If the pression of Unequal Treaties.

indage of these Unequal Treaties was not broken off, they never would be liber sted. Take the Maritime Customs Ad ministration for instance. Had not that Institution simply been seized from the

band of China? The loss of the control of that administration was a serious one. There were the railways and the steam navigation in China that had been put ander the same restrictions and forced away from their control. How were they to rid themselves of these foreign oppressions?' they might ask. Well, in order to repulse those oppressions, they had to start a Nationalist Revolution."

from the members of the H.K.U.C.C.",

Chamber of Commerce of Canton; Lum Lai Shang and Lan Tung Ping, Asso ciated Cambers of Commerce of Kwang- tung Province; Leung Pui Kie and Yeung Kung Wai, the Canton City Merchants Association; and Poon Kuro Hong and Hui Kien Sum, Traders League

As from November 11th, the Canton Forster Strike Committee will again issue per

Those present included Mr. C. Z. Ma (Chairman of the University Union): Mr. W W, Hornell, M.A., C.I.E. (Vice. Chancellor of the Hongkong University). Professor C. Middleton Smith, Professor

F. Redmond,

Professor L.

(Registrar of the University), Mr. C. Ko (Secretary), and Mr. A. A. Rumjaha (Captain of the Cricket Club).

PRESENTATION MADE.

Mr. Ma, who presided, referred to the time that Sir Claud Severa had devoted

to the interests of the University and the Union. (Applause.) It was mainly

connected. (Applause.) He was one of with the Union that, Sir Claud had been the vice-presidents of that body and an oßcer of other clubs as well. One of Sir Claud's greatest services bad been the creation of a $5,000 ground exten sion fund. The beauty of their pavilion was entirely due to Sir Claud's efforts. It now fell to the speaker "to convey to Si Claud the Union's sincere and deepest gratitude, and regret at his de parture. In acknowledgment of his ser- vices they asked him to accept the gift of Chinese books. However insignificant their gift might be behind it was their goodwill and best wishes for a pleasant Mr. Ma then handed the gift to Sir trip home and happy life in England. Claud.

mits to persons who require to visit Hongkong or Mácio on business. The permits will be issued under the usual conditions, one of which is that a re turn to Canton must be made within seven days.

LOSSES BY FIRE.

Official accounts of the great fire in

losses incurred by the 150 firms involved Canton on October 19th, state that the

amount to $738,050. Of this sum 8315,000 is covered by insurance.

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TEACHERS' HALARIES. Teachers of the public schools in Can- are appealing to Dr. C. C. We, chairman of the Canton Municipal Council, not to cut their pay by 50 per

cent. The minimum monthly salary of public school teacher in Canton is 830, local currency.

Anti-Red forces in Southern Kwang- tung, although not undertaking any offensive, do not appear to be withdraw of the anti-Reds has occupied Loting, a ing. A report saya that a detachment West River district, and that a consider able force is at Yeungkong waiting the approach of the Reds

The Kuomintang Reds, however will not allow matters to remain in this state, and there is every indication that there will be some serious fighting in the South before long-

THE MILITARY SITUATION. The Kuomintang Army in Swatow has formally announced that the districts of CRICKET CLUB'S GIFT.

Chaochow, including Swatow, are now free of anti-Reda It is the intention of Mr. Humjahn, on behalf of the Uni

the Reds to divide these districts into versity Cricket Club, said that in the

Gitties, the Cricket two separate military commande, one absence of Mr.

the as Chairman, he had been asked at Waidhow and the other at Swatow, say a few words on behalf of the Club, Two brigades of anti-Reds in It was through Sir Claud's efforts that Eastern district of Kwangtung, unwik the Cricket Club. had become the pre-Ting to leave for Fukien with the other GENERAL CHIANG KAI SHEK.

mier Club of the Union. (Applause.) defeated troops of General Chan "Kwing General Chiang Kai Shek then began: Ever since Sir Claud had been president Ming, have turned "Red." These two

It was due to We are honoured beyond what we de- the Cricket Club had enjoyed confidence brigades, led by Tse Man Ping, were serve by this grand reception. Let us sea and continued success. what we have for celebration on the pre- this confidence that the cricket XI. disaffected, it is said, before the Red sent occasion. There is the warm and managed to keep the Cricket, Shield advance towards Ewatów. hearty welcome you to kindly wish to at Pokfulam for a year. (Applause. ? the mentioned Ma had only extend to us. Let us ask that you unite Mr.

I pavilion improvement and the ground with us in addition to the welcome. like to be in alliance with you all. On extension fund and he would like to behalf of the Nationalist Revolutionary say that it was due to this fund that troops, I beg to welcome you all to our the pavilion was in the very comfort Think a second, gentlemen.able state it was now. It used to be (Laughter.) Recently & cricketer alliance,

ur troops have seized Chao-Mei within called the "Hermit's Cot" many years a very brief period of time. Was this the age. work of the troops? No, no. If you from the town told the speaker that is was the most beautiful pavilion in the people of the land had not helped us, we No, definite policy bas come to light could never have captured the districts Colony. (Applause) The ground exten- Though we understand that the Harun-o casily. Seeing that you are so friendly sion had undoubtedly improved the gea which left on Friday for Hongkong with us, we believe that our Nationalist standard of cricket and tennis at the evolution will be successful without University. What was described some will not be allowed to discharge or load much trouble. It will be very easy for us years ago as the barreness of their land for that port in future.

to overthrow Imperialism. I believe that was now a piece of velvet. Sir Claud the farmers, labourers, merchants, and Kad directly or indirectly improved the He would scholars here should form themselves into athletics of the Union in general and the a strong union to work out the Nationalist Cricket Club in particular. Revolution, so that the success may be never forget the match when Sir Claud closer at hand. I like to take the present tinned the tables against the Chinese Re- opportunity to report to you that the creation Club, by performing the hat Kuomintang Revolutionary troops now in trick. " charge of Swatow will carry out the fol The Hozan Maru arrived from Hong-lowing in connection with their revolu- kong this morning with cargo for Swatow. tionary work here: The authorities have stopped all work Alongside ordering that no import, cargo has to be discharged nor export cargo loaded. This is in direct eontravention of the recent Japanese settlement. As report od previously we anticipated some such accurrence, and are not greatly surprised at the repudiation considering that the Japanese settlement was instigated and concluded by and with the Anti-Red. Party. The Japanese Consul is it re- the ent making representations to Authorities and I hope to report the result by next mail

A story is current to the elect that a Jew shipping company has just been started with an office here to act as agents for Russian steamers, presumably units of ahe old Volunteer Fleet.

JAPANESE SHIPPING.

Monday, November 9th.

1. Restoration of all Labour Unions.. 2. Restoration of all self-governing or

ganisations of varioas classes of people.

National

our -own

3. Institution of Assembly here Abolition of all Unequal Treaties

4.

now still in forve here,

6. Prohibition of Gambling and Opium

Smoking.

In conclusion, Sir Cland asked the members of the Union to remain as united

past. He had brought then a portrait body as they had always done in the

the permission of those who gave it to of himself which he would present witn him and his wife on the occasion of their marriake, namely the members and, staff The speaker concluded by asking Sit of the Supreme Court. The portrait had Claud to accept the Cricket Club's best been done by a Chinese artist. He asked wishes for a prosperous future and band-them to find a place for it, and regard it ed him the cricketers' gift.

SIR CLAUD'S REPLY. Sir Claud Severn, in a "huniorous speccb, said that of all functions he had attended during the last days he had to spend in the Colony, he felt this one more than all, because he had been closely associated with the University since it started. (Applause.) He had been in- vited to give a farewell address to the members of Union before he left the “That is the main skeleton of the work Colony on a subject to be selected by himself. He was not capable of address, that our troops here will soon be engaged ing anyone on more than a very few sah in. Please do your best to assist us, sojects in a edifying manner and therefore he considered it better if he confined that we may reach our object sooner..

6. Recall of Control over the Maritime

Customs.

as a gilt not only from himself, but also from those who gave it to him. He had given them a piano six years ago and requested em not to ill use it by doing such things as to pour beer into it and now it was in the Great Hall of the University and be understood, that it was still usable. (Applause and laugh- ter.)

care

He advised them to take of whatever property they might have so that their successors would value it. Alter again returning thanks, Sir Cland resumed his seat amid loud and prolonged applause....

MR. MA'S THANKS.

Mr. Ma returned thanks to Sir Cland REFERENCES TO HONGKONG.

There is another word I wish to himself to general subjects. He was not for his farewell address and for the Da Saturday a grand parade of wel the Law Courts and the following is a speak to you on this occasion The An- like a remarkable member of the British portrait, which he said would always BČRTO come was held on the ground in front of translation of some of the speeches. The aversary of the Russian Revolution hap- House of Commons, Sir Frederick Baa- to remind them, if suy reminder was deliberately open attack by all the pens to fall on this day. We should re-bury, who would invariably get op at the necessary, of his association with the speakers on the British in general and joice on this Anniversary because the critical time when the opposition wanted Union. They would never forget the en Hongkong in particular should, in our success of the Russian Revolution is the a division and say he was always ready couragement he had given them and the greater efforts. He hoped that Sir opinion, be given, the utmost publicity success of the Chinese Revolution. If the to talk at any time, on any subject and way in which he had inspired them to both in the East and at Hume. If no Russian Revolution had failed, we could at any length.

Sir Claud then proceeded to recall many Cland's interest in the Caion would Hornell, The Vice-Chancellor, Mr. effort in this direction is forthcoming not have this Revolution amongst us. Let from Hongkong wo propose to send the us then acclaim: Long Live the fuccess interesting reminiscences with regard to continue translations together with a resume of of the Russian Revolution. Long Live nas confection with the University Union

Cricket Club. Bir Claud also dealt with wound up the proceedings by referring recent local events to the Home Press the Burenss of the Chinese Revolution. Upwards of 10,000 persons representing Long Live the Success of the Revolution various duties he had performed in con- to his early, experiences at the University

*Long Live the. People nection with his Pro-Chancellorship of the and his association with Sir Claud sixty-nine, ministrative organs,

schools, political in- of the World.

University and referred to the early days referred in enthusiastic terms to fir of Swatow.!! stitutions,

Mr. Lo-ka-chias-fu, also, spoke. "

of the Univerity in the time of Sir Gland's prowess as a bowler and recited attended this parade and the harm done

When the Reception came to its end, Charles Eliot. He also recalled the time various cricket incidents in which he and by the inflammatory propaganda poured the entire audience marched out of the when the degree of LLD: was conferred Sir Cland had been associated... Conclud meeting ground in double file, and on him and the amusing scenes which ing, Mr. Homell said that Sir Claud had Chief Director Chiu Un Lai was the paraded through all the streets of the followed this honour. He thanked them given the Union some very sage advice, for the kind gifts and said that the crie He must confess that one of the greatest first to speak After expressing thanks city,

et ball on the stand would be the fourth pleasures of his present post was the for the welcome on behalf of the entire STEAMERS DISCHARGING,

ne would now have to show his son, athletic activities of the Union. The sue- Fastern Expeditionary Force, he said:

November 10th. when he was old enough to appreciate cess was largely due to people like Bir The occasion was worthy of commemora tion for two reasons. In the first place, The steamers hold up yesterday-man what as father had done. He had two Claud and Mr. Ponsonby Fane. He there was the popular rejoicing of the furu, Phanong and Hot Cheong-are for the hat trick. He did not ke to leave. Lanked Sir Cland most heartily for all entire territory, over the success of the now discharging cargo. It is reported the Colony and would return gain with be had done and on behalf of the Union Expedition, and in the second place the that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce his wife if he could persuade Lar to come wished him long life and prosperity.

Sir Claud Severn briefly replied, after day happened to be the Anniversary of has paid $1,000 for each steamer to the back." The Russian Revolution.

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