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POSITION IN SWATOW.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 1925

GENERAL CHIANG KAI SHEK'S ADVICE TO THE EXTREMISTS.

ATTEMPT TO SECURE CONTROL OF MISSIONARY INSTITUTIONS.

CURIOUS AMERICAN ATTITUDE.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

SWATOW, November 24th.

Since I last wrote you, a fortnight ago, į she toyches Hongkong. This measure there has been no important change in amounts to a complete boycott of O.S.K. the general situation. Labour and strike vessels calling at Swatow in the course organisations, however, appear to be of their regular run Keelung, Hongkong enlarging their field of operations with ri Ports. The Japanese Consul is still the idea of taking over all educational arguing with the Authorities but so far institutions under foreign control. The unsuccessfully. declared object is to eliminate all foreign interest and influence in the schools and to place them entirely in the hands of the Chincre. Chiu Un Lai, the Chief Director of Civil Government, who, as far as que can gather, is a man inspired with a bitter hatred of Christianity, is the moving spirit in this new enterprise.

Those primarily affected by this sug gested transfer of control from foreign to Chinese hands are the English Presby- terian Mission and the American mission-

BRITISH STEAMERS.

At least one British vessel should call in here each week, preferably one tip from and one down to Hongkong, and

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trust Messrs. Douglas Lapruik, Mesars. Butterfield & Swire and Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., will come to some arrangement which will make this possible.

VARIOUS ITEMS.

THE CANTON DELEGATION,

CHINESE RECREATION CLUB.

YESTERDAY'S ANNUAL MEETING.

LIST OF MEMBERS.

The annual meeting of the members af (FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. ]

the Chinese Recreation Club 'was held So far as they are yet announced, the yesterday afternoon at the Club house, responsibla delegation to represent Can-Causeway Bay, Mr. Ng Sze Kwong pre Iton in the conversations with a similarly siding.

authorised body from Hongkong with a The annual report was presented and view to ending the present boycott and from it the following extracts are taken: strike comprises Mesars. Wang 'Ching Membership.-Up to April 1995, our Wei, Tom Ping Shan, and Chan Kung total membership was 418, including 116 Pok, of the Kuomintang Central Execulife members, is ordinary members, 43 tive Committee; Mr. Tang Chung. Hah outport members, and 9 honorary mem- of the Chinese Labour National Combers. During the period, L., 1924-April mitte: Messrs. Soo Shiu. Taing, Tseng 1995, 79 members joined, 3 rejoined, 13 Tze Yam, and Chan Kum Chin, of the resigned and 2 died. Canton-Hongkong Committee; Messrs. Leung Tzo Kwong, Fang. King, and Yeung Wen Kwang, of the Hongkong Strike Committee; and Messrs Chang Hing Wang and Ice Fob Shang, of the Shameen Chinese Labour League

Mr. Yeung Sai Ngam" and Mr. Kan Kum Shek, of Canton, who bave been doing preliminary work connected with bringing the Canton, and the Hongkong Chinese merchants to agree on a formal conversation, will arrange for the delega tions from the two ports to meet.

[These two gentlemen came down to Hongkong on Saturday, presumably, to arrange the details of the coming meet- The following items of news were ciring of the Canton delegation with the

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Club House. The steady increase of membership necessitated the extension of the Club House. An annexe was built providing a bigger dressing room, more storage accommodation, an office for the Secretary and servants' quarters Hot and cold shower baths and flush toilets. were installed, and in addition to the above, 62 new lockers were made for the general convenience of members. The plans were drawn by Mr. EL Way, to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude.

Ground-Owing to a great influx of new members six courts had to be re- gularly opened and consequently the ground was not in as good a condition as it should be. The NE corner of the ground was re-turfed so as to allow more: courts to be used.

TENNIS.

ary bodies. The Presbyterian Mission/culating among the Chinese community delegation appointed by the Hongkons Tennis League, 1st Division, Second

order to show the general trend of affairs.

are protesting against it, but if the Rev. the dates mentioned. They are more Jacob Speicher is correctly reported in than mere rumours and I give them in the Chinese vernacular papers, and if he can be considered as the spokesman of the American Missionary Community, it

November 14th: The Authorities have

presented to the local Chamber of Cam- merce demands totalling $1,000,000 for

ties decided on the issue of -83.000.000 worth of notes for circulation in Swatow and district. A printing office receive an order to print such notes.

- would seem that the American mission-military expenses. The military authori-

aries acquiesce in the plans, now forma Iated or, at any rate, regard them with a certain measure of complaisance. This is how Mr. Speicher is reported in the Swatow Tieng Sheng Pro of November 22nd:-"

Mayor Tang Kou Meng interviewed by the newspaper's representative on the subject of education said: 'I am taking back the

Strikers and Labour Unions generally were extremely alarmed over a rumour that General Chiang Kai Shek intended

to recruit men from among their ranks, administration of turning strikers into soldiers. Guilds and. schools from missionary management Union membership lists are said to have Many foreign controlled institutions in Swatow are soon to be municipalized been depleted on account of heavy with by the Mayoralty. Continuing on this subject, the Mayor remarked: 'I had a talk on the matter recently with an

drawals.

November 1sch: The Japanese steamer anys Jars which recently arrived here from Canton brought about 100 officials

American named Speicher. He seemed to have full sympathy with me and regarded the recall of educational con- trol as really feasible. In addition to for various civil and military posts in this he has seat three representatives Swatow. This vessel was chartered by

AFTER 35 YEARS.. POLICE OFFICER'S UNIQUE RECORD.

PRESENTATION TO MR. J. KORE,

A.S.P.

Mr. J. Kerr, who holds the unique dis tinction in Hongkong of having joined as a constable and retired on pension as Assistant Superintendent of Police, leaves this week for Australia, after 25 years' service is the Hongkong Police Force.

On Saturday morning in the Inspec tor's Room at Police Headquarters, a

presentation of two cut glass bowls, a spirit kettle, a cake stand and two sweet dishes, was made to fr. "Kerr, by the

members of the Police Recreation Club.

Mr. P. P. J. WODEHOUSE, 0.1.E, in making the presentation said that Mr. Kerr was one of the oldest, if not actually the oldest member of the Police Recrear

We entered three teams for the H.K.

Division A and B. The Senior team did Lot always turn out in full strength and consequently did not do well. Second Division A again won the shield. We congratulate the team on its success.

la the Open Championship Singles of the Colony, Mr. Ng Sze Kwong, Cham pion for the last seven years, yielded his title to Honda, who defeated him, but not until after a series of ding-dong battles, for the match had to be replayed twice. The brothers Lo Man Kam and Lo Man Wei were the runners-up in the Open Championship Doubles.

We congratulate Ho Ka Lou on his becoming the Champion of the Club and

China the Far Eastern Olympic games also on his being selected to represent held at Manila.

We thank the following gentlemen for presenting the Challenge Cups: Mr. Ho Kwong for the Singles and Mr. Wong Ram Fook for the Doubles

CRICKET.

We entered orly one team und that for

one. This was not so bad as it looked; for the matches played were real tussies and there were some exciting finishes. With practically all the new blood, In this department our greatest lack is schools turning their attention to football and tennis, the grand old game is sot

the First Division and came out last but

fered for want of new players. We ap- peal to the schoolmasters of the Colcuy to revive interest in the wielding of the willow among their charges.

to see me to ask for directions about the Company which also acts as agentation Club. In 1891 he and a few others the surrender. The sincerity, on the part of Americans in regard to this for the Russian Volunteer Fleet, and they started a small Club in Kowloon, aud & side, and consequently our club has suf- matter is here adeq-ately illustrated propose to run her between Canton, few years later, the Police Club was Since this is so as fa. as Americans are Swatow and Singapore, omitting Hong founded, and Mr. Kerr had always been one of its mainstaya. At one time, he concerned there is no reason why we kong-only one or two Russians are now was one of the Club's best bowlers. cannot anticipate a similar attitude.

left in Swatow, the others having return- Referring to Mr. Kerr's career in the being maintained by other nationals.'

Force, Mr. Wodehouse said that he had just completed 35 years' service. More might be written on this subject, ed to Canton. but for the present I am content to in- dicate the thin edge of a wedge which, if driven home, will result in the collapse of all foreign educational institutions in

this district

GENERAL CHIANG KAI SHEK. You will observe from the attached notes that General Chiang Kai Shek has

ixten trying to curb and moderate the

local extremists. When they met to con-

he sent a representative to calm them down. His reason was that the Hong kong Government is now ia consultation with delegates from Canton.

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November 21st: The procession which the Strikers and Labour Unions proposed to hold on November 27th or 28th has been cancelled. Instead there will be presentation of silk fags and silver medals by General Chiang Kai Shek to various Committees and Guilds which

have done him honour.

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unique in that he was the first to have joined as a constable and be pensioned as Assistant Superintendent From 1915 to 1992 Mr. Kerr was Chief Inspector, and he carried out his duties with tact and firmness. He was, more. over, a man of considerable human sym pathy and unfailing good temper, and was one of the most popular men in the force. (Applause)

"I have known Mr. Kerr for 24 years,"

At a mass meeting organised by the continued Mr. Wodehouse," and I have General Strike Committee on November never known him to be 'rattled.' It

OBITUARY.

We regret to have to record the death of Chan Pui, our shroff. He was one of the pillars of the club, having served it ever since its foundation 1912. As a re- A sem of about 400 dollars was subscribed cognition of his long and faithful services, by the members for the bereaved family.

Accounts-Our financial position is again very sound,

COMMITTEE APPOINTED. The following committee was appoint- ed: Yew Mau Tsun, Mok Hing Chin, Mok Lin, Ho Ka Lau, Ng Sze Kwong,

sider how they might bring greater pres. 18th, called to discuss further measures gives me great pleasure to make this Chos Po Min, Cheung Wing Kue, H. him so long. Mr. Kerr and Mrs. Kerr Yan, Mok Hing Cheung. Lau Fuk Ki sure to bear on the British in Swato/ against the British in Swatow, a repre-presentation to Mr. Kerr as I have known Ching, Cheng, U Pui, Chen Kwong sentative of General Chiang Kai Shekare to settle down in Australia where Leung Kam Kong, Ho Wai Hing, K. L stated that he was requested by the they have the good fortune already to Chau, and Wong Hin Wan

It was decided to, in future, hold the General to advise them not to take any have a house and they will thus ba further steps against the British because apared the bother of house rent. (Laughansual meeting on the first Sunday 30

ter.) It is our hope that they will both March each year. live for many years to enjoy a well-earned pension. Judging by the look of Mr. Kerr he is good for a 100 at least. (Laughter.) With our very good wishes to you both I ask you to accept this small memento." (Applause.)

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JAPANESE SHIPPING.

"You will recollect that I reported early

delegates from the Canton Government and the Hongkong Government were negotiating about the termination of the

in November that Japanese vessels corn-strike and hoyeoft. ing /rum Hongkong were not allowed to

It is reported that the military authori-

discharge cargo or passengers in Swatów. ties here and the Fukien militarists have

Mr. KERA, on behalf of himself and his wife, thanked his colleagues for the

Two days ago the Strike Committee went reached some agreement whereby the bandsome gifts and the sentiments of

It is good-will expressed. If any of the mem- bera of the force ever came to Australia, he could assure them of a hearty welcome at his home.

a step furthe... They now refuse to allow former will not invade Fukien any vessel, to discharge or load cargo stated that, in consequence, all the and passengers if, during the course of Whampoa Cadets will shortly be sent to outward, Canton. voyage, homeward or

her

BUYING A STRIPE. CHINESE HAVILDAR MAJOR

COURT-MARTIALLED. "

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WOUNDED WITH A CHOPPER. CHINESE WOMAN'S ALLEGED ATTACK ON COMPANION.

At the Central Magistracy on Saturday,

The health of Mr. and Mrs. Kerr was toasted by the gathering,

NEW MASTER AT QUEEN'S COLLEGE.

MARINE COURT CASES.

"At the Marine Court on Saturday, the were disposed of by following cases Lieut. Commander G. F. Hole, R.N.:

The master of a cargo boat was fined 85. or five days' hard labour in default, for mooring his boat inshore at a dis! tance of less than 100 yards from low water mark

The master of a trading junk, was fined $15, with the alternative of two weeks' hard labour, for failing to exhibit re- gulation lights on his craft, while under

way...

For a similar offence, the mistress of a passenger boat was fined $3, or three days hard labour in default.

The mistress of another passenger boat The Yellow Dragon, the College Maga- Havildar Major Chan Chu Fat, Hakka Chinese of the 40th Company, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, & Chinese zine says:Queen's College is under was fined $a, with three days hard Royal Engineers (native personnel), AP woman charged with wounding another new management; the Crook régime slabour in default, for carrying twenty Bince the Government Central passengers in excess of the number peared before a District Court-Martial Chinese woman with whom she had been begun. at Wellington Barracks, on Saturday, living, pleaded that she did not remember School, the forerunner of Queen's College, allowed by her passenger licence.

was opened in 1889 four other men have when he was charged with receiving a anything about the occurrence. valuable consideration in respect of a Inspector Grant stated that it was held the reins of Government here, Dr.

Another paragraph in the Magarine promotion." The alleged offence was in alleged that the defendant inflicted a Stewart 1889-1851, Dr. Bateson-Wright respect of aggromotion from Lance to setere gash with a chopper over the left 1881-1906, Mr. T. K. Dealy-1908-1918, and y

The injured Mr. B. Tanner 1918-1923. Of these Dr.

In a letter from Mr. Tanner, which Corporal

eye of her companion. Major J. F. Drake, 1st East Surrey woman, added the Inspector, although Bateson-Wright is still alive and well in had been penned before he reached Singa

England, and, as we know, Mr. Tanner is Other mem- still in hospital was in no danger.

Saturday's was a royal sand off and Régiment, was President.

The defendant informed His Worship bound thither. And now comes Mrpore is the following:→ Bers of the Court were Captain J. W.

that at the time of the alleged incident Crook. Our new Head reeds no intro so greatly impressed the other passengers she was suffering from an attack of dizzi duction to the present or past pupils. It that they left me in isolated grandeur ness and had no recollection of what she was in January, 1903, that Mr. Crook until I went out of my way to speak th commenced duties here as a junior master them. In addition to myself thero is did with the chopper

His Worship. adjourned the case for and, with the exception of a brief spell only one Englishman on board, the when he was headmaster of Yanmati others are either Japanese, Chinese, one week.

School, he has been attached to this Portuguese, Dutch, Danes, Norwegians, school over since. With staff, pupils, and Finns, or Swedes The place is simply former pupils Mr. Crook's popularity littered with childrea-dozen of them- has rivalled that of Mr. Tanner, which and each doing its best all day and most means that it has always hovered round of the night to howl down the others about the hundred per cent mark. We Thank Goodness most of them leave at hope and predict that his period of Singapore." Headship at Queen's will be a happy and

McCardy, R., and Lieut. J. H..Smith, MC., RA Lieut. A. J. L. Whyte, R.E., prosecuted and Mr. L D. Turner de fended.

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Corporal Gore,RE., said that Naik Leung, Tai had complained to him absat accused wanting money on the Naik re- ceiving a gratuity at the end of October, the Naik tald witness that the Havildar Majer would lead him a dog's life if money was not paid.

him the second stripe; that morning 820 had been paid. Witness asked the Naik it there were witnesses and the Naik replied Acting C.8.M. Pitt said: On November that he had five. Accordingly witness 9th Naik Leung Tui reparted to him that reported to the officer commanding the accused bad demanded 250 for getting company.ja

(Continued at jour af next Column.) The case was adjourned

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prosperous one.

(Continued ng fout of nini (elumaj

From this the College Magazine thinks it safe to conjecture that Mr. Tanner in not at present contemplating matrimony.

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