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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY MARCH 29cm, 1926

EMBARGO ON NATIVE SUGAR

EXPORTS...

THE CANTON SITUATION. DEPARTURE OF LEADING RUSSIAN "MILITARY ADVISER,

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENE. } The embargo which has been placed on (FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.)

the export of native sugar from Eastern Included among the Russians who de Kwangtung, so a punishment on the sugar parted on March 25th for, North Chins, producers for failing to pay the new Kuo- presumably on the advice of the Canton mintang surtax on this product is roundly Government, was General Rogachof, the condemned by the people of Swatow and leading Russian Military Adviser to the vicinity is a short-sighted policy, since it is destroying an important native in Kuomintang, who has been the officer industry and encouraging the import of charge of the Soviet Mission in Canton foreign sugar. The import of foreign during the absence of M. Borodia.

sugar has jumped since the tax was in GENERAL CHIANG PETITIONS FOR posed from a little over 6,000,000 to 30,000,000 picula Much of this comes through the port of Swatow. Before the

PUNISHMENT. -

OBITUARY.

MRS. J. H. TAGGART.

PASSES AWAY AT SEA.

L. Friedman, Q. D. Robertson, EC. Rock, C. Xavier, G. C. Moton, Vivian Benjamin, G. W. Dudley, J. L. Sheppard, A. K. Dimoad, J. J. Bourne, Y. Hough H. A. Allen, C. H. Potts and P. C. ng Potts, C. D. Melbourne, F. M. Macintosh, We deeply regres to record the death Mandelli, PF, Mandell, P. K Kwok, F. Boss (Peking), J. H. Ramsay, of Mrs. J. H. Taggart, wife of Mr. J. H. V. Koodel, 9. M. Oburn; J. R. Chickgar, Santos, JE Mackenzie, C. G. Copley Taggart (Chairman and Managing Dires W D. Goodfellow, FC Barry B tor of the Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, (Shanghai), B. L. Frost, E. F. Summers,

Nisain, S. J. Hicks, G. W. C. Burnett,{ Ltd.), which occurred on Friday evening. S. Gubbay and, AS Gubbay, A at sen on the ss. Frendent Madison J. T. Cotton, E. Abraham, R. Telfer Ruttonjee, D. E. Clark, H. Humphreys, while en route Irom Manila to Hong-(Shanghai), A. Keith, H. Dreyer, kong. The sad news of Mrs. Taggart's G. Grasso, E. Saik, Dr. Morrison, Mon- demise reached Hongkong on Saturday sieur Jean Hand. morning by wireless.

Following the recovery of Mr. Taggart from a very serious illness, both Mr. and Mrs. Taggart left Hongkong on January

General Chiang Kai Shek as Command-Kuomintang interference with the farmers; end for Australia, in order that the sea- Mrx W. V. M. Koch, Dr. and Mrs. G.

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nat of the Central School of Politico- the natives around Swatow shipped out Military Science, has sent the following some 180,000 tons of brown and white petition to the Kuomintang Military cane-sugar yearly. In 1922, when there was hardly any Kuomintang influence in Council:-

Eastern Kwangtung, the brown and white sugat export through Swatow amounted to 958,345 piculs, in all, worth some Ek Tla. 4,183,657,

On the evening of March 18th, the Chung Shan, under the immediate com- mand of the Naval Bureau, unexpectedly arrived before the Central School of

Politico-Military Science at Whampoa advising Chief Instructor Tang Yin Tet that the ship had been ordered there by ine, as Commardant of the School, to await instructions. At the time I was in Canton on business and was greatly sur- prised over the fact, as no much previous orders had been given and no misunder. standing of an order was therefore pos- sible. The ship remained under full steam and ready for action for a night and a day in front of the School (located "on the water front at Whampoa) and then returned to Canton Harbour, in the dead hours of the night.

trip and change might aid their recupera-

tion.

The Hon. Sir C. P. and Lady Chater, Sir Henry and Lady Follock, Sir Eric and Lady Stuart Taylor, Sir Robert and Lady Holyoak, Joyce and Dorothy, the Hon. He Tung, the Hon Mr. and Mrs P. H. Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Kotewall, Dr. and D. R. Black, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ray moud, Afr. and Mrs. R. M. Dyer, Dr. and Mra. H. Balean, Dr. and Mrs. Renner (Shanghai), Lieut. Col and Mrs. C. M. Mr. Taggart derived material benefit Stephen, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Burling, Ir. and Mrs. T. R.Parsons, Col and from the trip, and they left Australia Robertion, Mr. and Mrs. Ge few weeks ago on the 23. Changte to Shenton, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Tyson, Me Mr. and Mrs. C. Choa, Mr. and Mrs. return to Hongkong. Mrs. Taggart, who and Mrs. Ho Fook, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tully. for many years, had suffered from Brearley (Shanghai), Mr. and Mrs. G. M For a time in the Kityang, Chaoyang, Bright's disease, was taken seriously ill Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Wing, Mr. and Kom Tang, Mr. and Mrs. U. M. Omar, Chao-an, Poling, and Chinghoi districts on the way back from Australia and when Mrs. H. E. Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. Ho maar as 120,000 the news of her illness reached the Colony Mr. and Mrs. T. Troller (Shanghai), Mr. alone, there ware mors of land devoted to cane growing a special nurse was despatched to Manila and Mrs. W. W. Hirst, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Shinner (Shanghai), Mr. and Mrs. and some 2,000 families owning sugar mills to meet the Changte on arrival there Easterbrook. Mr. and Mrs. J. Armiston, of the old style, in each of which some 10 With a view to getting Mra. Taggart to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Willsber (Shanghai), C. F. Y. Ribeiro, Mr. and Mrs. Rather to 20 persons worked with the aid of Hongkong at the earliest moment pos- Mr. and Mrs. S. Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. water buffalo power and stone mills,sible, she was transferred to the Presford (Shanghai), Mr. and Mrs. R. Hanter, W. Farmer, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith, These districts alone used to produce dent Madison at Manila and it was on Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. R. Sconderam. Mr. and about 1;430,000 pieuls of sugar for local this vessel that she passed away. and nearby consumption and some for The late Mrs. Taggart had resided in Mrs. W. H. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. export, but on account of lack of encour the Colony far about fourteen years, and Suckling. Mr. and Mrs. WAR. worth and Miss Joyce Hollingsworth, Mr. agement and of political interference, the as the community is aware she actively Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hollings- production has fallen to about 400,000 assisted her husband in his work con and Mrs. Richard Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. picuis annually in the last two years. In nected with the Hotels under his manage. W. G. Gerrard, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. d'Almada and Miss B. d'Almada, Mr. and addition to the five districts above meh-ment: She interested hersell especially Mrs. Fred Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. J. da Souza and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. tioned, Walchow also produces sugar.

Lo, Mr. and Mrs J. D, Bush, Mr and Mr. and Mrs. D. Tollan, Mr. and Mrs. Mra. Ho Kwong, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Leung, Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Gubbay. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Yan, Mr. and Mrs. George Grimble, Mr. and Mrs. D., H. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Myer, Mr. and Mrs. L. Dunbar, Mr. and Mrs. Croucber, Mr. and Mrs. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Stott, Mr. and Mrs. 8. T. William- son. Mr. and Mrs. A. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. Ho lu, Mr. and Mrs. Biggar Mr. and Mrs. R. Innes, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Miss Gubbay, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Ki, Mr. Cotton and family, Mr. J. S. Gubbay and and Mrs. A. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Eustace, Mr. and Mrs. Fung Tat Hang. Mr. and Mrs. J. Witchell, M. and Mrs. Bondi, Mr. and Birs. J. H. Seth, Mr. J. E. Joseph and

Mra Lo Chun Ghaul. Mrs. F. W. Sutterle (Shanghai), Mr. and

THE SCOUT SPIRIT.

HAPPY GATHERING AT THE

SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE. ·

The first of a monthly series of Scout Association "Camp Fires" was beld at! the Scamen's Institute on Saturday night, when about 130 Scouts were present.

The Hon. Mr. P. F. Holyoak, the Presi- dent, maile a brief speech, in which he j

in connection with the interior design, decoration and fittings of the Repulse Bay Hotel, and also in the Hotel orchestras. for which abe hersell composed several waltzes and fox-trots which gained con- siderable popularity.

During the strike of inst year as well as during the strike which occurred in 1922. Mrs. Taggart put in a tremendous amount of hard work at the Hongkonx Hotel in order that as good a service as possible should be maintained under the

conditions then existing.

Believing that the ship had no reason to be on full steam day and night, and. it appeared to me that speedy action was expedient to prevent possible rebellious activities for the sake of the Party and the Country, directed Assistant Com mandant Aw Yang Keh of the Naval College to assume temporary command of the ship and ordered troops to Canton! City and vicinity to take Acting Chief Li Chi Lung of the Naval Bureau into cus tody for investigation and, at the same time, put the place under military vigil ance to prevent unforeseen events.

"By the help of the honour of the Government, peace has prevailed; bus the steps taken during emergency and while under extraordinary circumstances · not having been reported to the proper authority in advance, I cannot but pray for pardon for this indiscretion. action had to be taken on the very night and hesitation might spell destruction lowing an appeal which II.E. the Governor Hongkong yesterday morning with the Ho Cheuk, Mrs. A. G. Gordon, Madame

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what I have done could not be avoided.

"I have the honour to report the fore- going action taken and, at the same time, offer myself for punishment, so 28 to assist in the maintenance of military discipline, law and order."

CANTON'S. 72 HEROES.

FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY

OBSERVED.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

Yesterday being the 15th anniversary of the first battle of the Republican Revolu: tion in Canton, in which some 72 heroes gave up their lives for the cause of democracy, the Canton Government and the public were to observe the day as a public holiday; and on the Yellow Flowers Hill, where the 72 honoured dead have been buried, a memorial service was to be held. The Canton Boy Scouts were asked to furnish the guard of honour for the service.

THREATENED LABOUR TROUBLE ON INLAND RIVERS.

She had always led a very active life." emphasised the spirit of brotherhood During the early days of the Helena May which was behind the movement. It was Institute she took a deep interest in that by such movements, he said, that friend-Institution and for a time conducted air and Mrs. F. A. Joseph, Mr. and liness was to be promoted amongst the series of classes there. During the war nations of the world.

she worked in connection with the local The Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, the Combrunch of the American Red Cross. missioner, said that the gathering was significant of what the Scout movement was doing to promote brotherhood, since it was represented by British, Chinese, and Japanese boya, all working together in friendly co-operation. The Scouts were hoping to form a "Concord " Club, "fol-

had made to them.

A delightful programme W88 gone through by the boys, including sorg, choruses and troop "yella." Mrs Skel- ton presided at the piano. Before dis persing, the Scouts gave three cheers for Mr. Holyoak and the visitors.

SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE, HONGKONG.

The Report of the Committee for pre- sentation at the ninth annual general mecting on April 9th, states:-

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The late Mrs. Taggart was of American birth and had been twice married. son by her first husband served with the American Army during the War

THE FUNERAL.

The sa. President Madison arrived in

remains of the late Mrs. Taggart on board, and the funeral, took place yester- day evening at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Happy Valley.

Eloquent testimony to the deep and widespread sympathy felt with Mr. Tes; gart in his sad bereavement was expressed by the large attendance at the funeral and the great number of floral tributes

aent:

Despite pouring rain several hundred people attended the Cemetery to pay their last respects to the deceased lady, and there were many ladies adong those present.

The entire European and Chinese staffs of the Hongkong. Repulse Bay and Peak Hotels, as well as those conaceted with other departments of the Hotels, were present..

Mrs. C. Montague Ede, Mrs. R. White and the Misses M. and R. White, Mrs. D. M. Nissim, Miss M. Ellis and F. M. Ellis, Miss Doris Woods, Miss Helen Harry, Mrs. A. Weill, Mrs. F. Maitland, Misa M. Stoppa. Misses B. Souza end B. Santos, Miss Helen Lillie, Miss A. Oliveira, Mrs. B. B. Harker, Miss E. Hain, Miss Ivy June, Miss I."Bishop and Mrs. J. Pearson, Mrs. I. M. Alves, Mrs. M. Flint, Mrs. G. W. Drollette, Mrs.- Jenkinson, and Mrs. J. I. Callana.

The Directors of the Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., Head Office of! the Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. the Shanghai Advisory (Hongkong), Committee of the Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., the Repulse Bay Hotel Management, the staff of the Repulac Bay Hotel, the staff of the Majestic Hotel (Shanghai), the staff of the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lita (Peking), the staff of the Astor House Hotel (Shanghai), the staff of the Hongkong Hotel, the staff of the Ka Lee Hotel (Shanghai), Chinese staffs of the Hotels Company Shang hai, the Shanghai office staff of the Hong- kong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd:

Mac's Cafeteria, Hongkong Hotel Orchestra,, the American Soda Fountain Employees, Russell Street Garage, Hong- The cash balance in hand stands at

kong Hotel Launch crew, Showroom staff The funeral service was conducted by of the Garage Department, Russian staff, 478.58 and in addition, the sum of

stan of the Electrical and Engineering $3,000, is on Fixed Deposit. During the the Very Rev. Father Robert, who was Hongkong Hotel motor drivers, Chinese The chief mourner was Mr. J. H. Room Departments, Clerical staff of Chinese staff year numerous calls bare been made on assisted by a surpliced choir. the Society for assistance and grants to the sum of 83,016.23 have been given. Taggart, and others present included Mr. Stubb's Road Garage,

Peninsula Hotel Garage, Chinese staff J. Scott Harston, the Hon. Mr. P. II: On St. George's Day a wreath was laid Holyoak, Mr. E. M. Raymond (Directors Peak Hotel, Cold Store staff, Chinese staff. Hongkong Hotel, "Bessie" and the Bar, Compradore on the Cenotaph and later a tiffin held of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels), one o

Mr. W. J. Hawker (Manager), Mr. J. P. Department Hongkong Hotel, Bakery at the Hongkong Hotel

Bourne (Hotels Superintendent), Mr. F. During the year 11 new members joined C. Barry (accountant), Messrs. P. I staff Hongkong Hotel, Roof Garden Bar, Dining Room Department, Boys of the Newman, A. W. Smith, WJ Burling, Tea Lounge, Silver Room staff Hongkong the Society.

U. Omer, T. R. Parsons, C. E. White, The Committee deeply regret to record the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe (Captain Hotel, Kitchen Staff. Grill Room Depart Grill Room Service Bar, Linen Room "the death of the following members since Superintendent of Police), Mr. C. D. ment, Public Bar, Chinese Bakery Staff, Melbourne, the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang the last report:-Hon. Mr. C. Montague Mr. N. Croucher, Dr. Balean, Dr. Koch, Amah, Cloak Room Boys and Coolie, Ede, Mr. W. Petles, Mr. M. J. D. Messrs, W. W. Hirst, Lammert. Noel Third Floor, Boys and Coolie, Fifth Floor, Stephens, Mr. W. J. Wilkinson, and ex-White. G.. Grimble, W. D. Goodfellow, Bays and Coolie, Fourth Floor, Boys and

A. Hicks, R. M. Omar, Ho Leung, Chief Coolie, Second Floor, tend sincere sympathy to their relations. Inspector W. Kent and many others.

The accounts have been audited by Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews to whom the thanks of the Society are duc.

(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT-] The Kuomintang Labour Conference have approved of demands being made by the sailors on the inland junks and.

VOLUNTEER APPOINTMENTS. Taunches for Ligher wages and better ser vice conditious from their employers. His Excellency the Governor has been Should they fail to receive what they pleased to make the following promo want, they intend to go on strike, and Lions in the Hongkong Volunteer Defenre the Kuomintang is asking the students, Corps, with effect from the 10th March, soldiers, farmers, and workers to go to the aid of the sailors, in case of neces sity. An inland shipping strike will tie.D. up all river traffic and stop internal trade, ab, in Kwangtung, water is so far the most available form of communication"

Lieutenant Christopher Willson, O.B.E.,

to be Captain." Lieutenant Wilfrid Brackenbridge, M.C., to be Captain,

Lieutenant Donald Clement Logan, MC, to be 'Captain.

FLORAL TRIBUTES. There were between 200 and 400 floral tributes sent, these being afterwards heaped on the grava to the height of several feet.

Owing to the rain it was not possible to compile a complete list of the wreaths set as many names on the cards were obliterated.

The American Express Company, King Edward Hotel, Lane, Crawford, Ltd., The Hongkong Telegraph, Victoria Printing Press, Canadian Pacific Railway Co., Institution of Engineers & Ship- builders of Hongkong, Messra, Thomson & Company; The Directors and General Manager of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., Captain and Officers of the a.. Triping, The Directors and staff of the Hongkong Engineering & Con struction Co. Ltd., Gande Price & Co., Three wreaths were from Mr. Taggart Ltd., The Steam Laundry Company, deceased's son, and from Mr. and Mrs Captain and Officers of the a.8. Changte, H. Birkett, and these were placed on the The Architectural Staff, Hongkong Realty coffin and lowered into the grave with it& Trust Company, Ltd., Wing Tai & Other wreaths were sent as under: Company, The Wing Or Company. Ltd.. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Mr. J. Scott Moxon & Taylor, The Hongkong & Shang- Harston, Mr. R. G. Bhewan, Messrs. A hat Banking Corporation, Ye Olde Prin H. Barlow, W. J. Hawker, J. P. Bourne, terie, Ltd. P1 Newman B. Hawker, J. D. Humphreys, C. M. McDonald, D. E. Cappleman, HL 8. Bennett, F. K. Tommy,

Included among the wreaths were nearly 100 from Chinese employees in the Hotels, Garages and other departments.

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