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he referred to the Canton-Hongkong Strike Committee as a group of bandits and pirates affirming that the Strike does not affect Hongkong and saying that the Nationalist Government tolerates the Strike pickets which disturb Canton We are not surprised to see the repre- sentative of the ruthless imperialists acting like a village slut and starting to vilify us, since the colony is without any means to protect itself.

It is a fact that the Strike caused. the stoppage of Hongkong Shipping, its dockyards ceing deserted and its banks and firms in bankruptcy. There is the reason why the Hongkong imperialista organization of denounce bandits and pirates. And also because of the great anicunt of losses they have suffered.

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"We are not bandits nor pirates. These names suit the Hongkong im perialists-Looking back to the treache rous action of the rebels in Kwangtung we always Snd that these rebels nave

SEPTEMBER 1st, 1926

A Chinese "boy" at the Empress Lodge, Kowloon, reported to the police yesterday that a gold watch had been stolen from his quarters.

A sum of $103 was stolen from an unlocked drawer on board the naval boat. Takhi yesterday. The money be lenged to the Chinese bosuD,

SAVE LIFE, SAVE

LIFE."

CRY FROM A CAR ON SHAU- KIWAN ROAD."

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THE SIGNING OF A PROMISSORY NOTE.

JUDICIAL HORRORS IN .SZECHUAN.

UNSPEAKABLE TORTURE INFLICTED ON PRISONERS.

JAPANESE SHIP FIRED ON,

their headquarters in Hongkong while H.E. THE GOVERNOR'S POINTED to sign a promissory note after his life wrists and his ankles and all alive. We

SPEECH.

SHANGHAI COMMENT.

had been threatened by the lender of the money was told by a Chinese fisherman, of Shaukiwan. This man," while admit ting that he owed the money in question, over 8100, alleged that he had been assult ed by the lender of the money, who had seized him by the throat and said he would kill him if he did not sign the document.

FowсHow, S., August 10th. A visit to the Dispensary run by the United Charch of Canada Mission here," A new class for beginners, in the

keeps a person in touch with some of Chinese Language School conducted ALLEGED ASSAULT BY LENDER.

the justice which is meted qub in the under the auspices of the Hongkong

Cries of "Save life, Save life" sudden courts and by the military. The last day Cieneral Chamber of Commerce will cem- menice on Monday next, if suficient suply coming from a motor-ear proceeding I was there, there were four or five Along Shaukiwan Road toward the Tai patients who could scarcely move. They poft is forthcoming. Intending students are invited to notify Mr. H. R. Cleland, koo Docks near Sai Wan Ho market last had been officially beaten. If that was Acting Secretary of the Chamber of Com Friday attacted the attention of a num- what an official beating could do I would Other classes in the Language ber of pedestrians, and also some Indian not want an unofficial one. Then just merce. School will also be resumed next Monday. constables on duty in the vicinity. The as I was leaving the building in company result was that when the motor car re with the doctor 1 saw a man lying near turned and was stopped by the police the door; we went to look and here was A strange story of how he had been forced a fellow with great raw sores on his asked what the trouble was and he said the bandit chiefs operating in Kwangtung

that for four days in succession he had have established their residence in Hong-

been strung up by the wrists and the kong, thus living under the protection That leads

ankles to make him confess that he had of Hongkong imperialists

purchased 20 bullets from a soldier. Wa us to the fact that Hongkong is the

55ught we had seen all but the doctor den of piracy and banditry and the

Commenting on Sir Ceil Clementi's

told me later that the next day when he was dressing him he discovered that his Governor of Hongkong, is the protector of all of them we all know that Great recent speech, at the opening of Messrs.

back had all been burned raw with in- Britain Has the reputation of being the Lane, Crawford's new premises, the C She has fre Daily Sex (Shanghai) says:The chief

be meted out to "Mistress of the Sea. quently, robbed the weak and minor point of interest is that the Governor As a sequel to this incident. Chungcense sticks. Is this the kind of treat- nations in order to satisfy her desires, should have made so straightforward and Shing, the manager of the Tak Shing ment which will

abolished i uncompromising a speech such a state Garage, Hau Wo Street, Shaukiwan. foreigners when extraterritoriality is Is this not the act of pirates!

JAPANESE SHIP FIRED ON. "At a moment when the negotiations ment of the plain unvarnished truth as is appeared, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at rarely permitted to diplomacy. It is im-the. Central Magistracy yesterday after

We were stirred. out of our summer for the settlement of the Canton-Hongosible not to found on this speech noon charged with using using violence to the complainant that he was not bound kong Strike are only adjourned we do

roar of rifle reports. We soon discover. The least of the inferences to do, namely, to make him sign a pro- quietude a few days ago by a continuous not know what is the object of the hopes of a new policy in tune with facts

as they are. longkong imperialist,, to issue such a

ed that a Japanese steamer on her way statement. We only bring these facts to which we may draw is that the Governor, missory note.

realizing the fatuity of the negotiations,

on all steam ahead and got in as the forefront of universal public opinion."

the impossibility of treating seriously

up river was the target. The steamer put How galling it must be for the res with persons of the stamp of those who ponsible officials of the Kuomintang who run Caston, is that he felt the time had come to show that he would tolerate have been educated and trained abroad shams no more. The inevitable logic af this official pillorying of Caaton" is group of obvious, A in harness with ndividuals capable of concocting and

to run

Together with this defendant, a fabi, employed by him, was charged with dis obeying police signals to stop his car on August 27th, the date on which the alleged incident occurred.

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

COMPLAINANT'S STORY.

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and kept on going. We hear that Yang close to the opposite shore as she dared Sen wired for the troops here to step that steamer, We have not heard whether there were any casualties or not. She was under severe fire for 10 or 15 minutes.

There has also been some excitement between the two divisions of soldiers who "

publishing such a precious document as CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHINA. that about two years ago he was intro-are stationed here. They are finding it

that quoted above. The members of the Strike Committee are for the most part

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Basorone, BPTEMBER 187, 1926:"

THE STRIKE COMMITTEE'S

INSOLENCE.

Tae Hongkong" Government, in any negotiations for the settlement of the boycott, have steadfastly refused to

BAZAAR TO BE OPENED BY

LADY CLEMENTI.

The bazaar and fete, which has been organised by the Church of Christ in China, to help pay off the debt on the new building will be opened to-morrow by Lady Clementi

"The church is situated at the junction of Caine Road, Bonham Rond, Seymour

The complainant, a fishing boat master with his headquarters at Shaukiwan, said duced by his foki to the first defendant so hard to collect money enough to feed from whom he borrowed 81,000. This their troops, that they are about ready sum he subsequently repaid, and about to draw daggers on the slightest pretext. a year ago be borrowed $100 from the first The Government Middle School tried a defendant. He gave him no promissory month ago to buy a place on the out note for this sum. He paid the interest skirts of the city which is owned by a on the 8100, namely 815, but was unable Guild and is usually called the "Flower to pay the principal. He had not yet Gardens." One division tried to get all paid the principal or further interest the money which would be left over after due. About ten days ago the first de- the obligations of the Guild were met. fendant came to his junk at Shaukiwan The other division at once quartered sol diers there. Neither got any for the sale did not go through. One night they and demanded payment of the loan and interest in full. Witness promised to pay him the 821 intérest due on August prepared to fight in the city over the appoinment of the city magistrate. There is On August 27th the first defendant's One was afraid that the other would wife came alongside the jurk and, in get too much of an advantage. The latest is that Yang Sen has ordered the consequence, of her visit, witness -

14th division and, that division is to re companied her to the shore where he arrest of his nephew who commands the turn to Wanhsien. This was accomplish- found the first defendant sitting in motor-car, at the wheel of which was sested the second defendant. Defendant' ed without firing a shot. The reason again demanded payment of the loan and given for the arrest was that when order- interest and witness agreed to pay the in-ed to leave this city by General Yang Sea terest on the 29th. On the invitation of he would not move. We are all delighted the first defendant, witness entered the to see the last of his troops for they

are a tough lot.-A.C, Daily News, motor-car for the purpose of having a The door of the car was immediate- chat. ly shut and first defendant again asked for payment in full. Witness again re- pented his promise to pay the interest, hut said he was unable to pay the prin

any position of responsibility, and yet they arrogate to themselves all the powers of a Government. How long will it be before the Kuomintang officials are strong enough to put them in their place. If taut question could be. an-Road and Hospital Road. It has been built from plans prepared by Messrs. swered we should be in position to Palmer and Turner and cost, with fittings 29th. state when the boycott would, end for and furniture, about $220,000.

still a debt of about 840,000 and it is we still believe that a settlement is hoped that a large part of this may be desired both by the Chinese traders and paid as a result of the sale tomorrow (Thursday) Friday, and Saturday. The Only this bazaar will open daily at 3 p.m. and by the Canton Government.

close at about 11 p.m. comparatively small group of "bandits and pirates" stand in the way, but they bluster en effectively tast the authorities are hopelessly afraid to suppress them.

In addition to the sale of goods from the stalls. there will be sidethows and games. The brass and string hands of the Chinese Amateur Musical Association are giving their ervices for the three days. It is expected that the Church itself will be formally opened on October 10th.

Hongkong passengers leaving by the P. & hner Macedunia on Saturday will include Mr. and Mrs. Charles THE PRESIDENT JEFFERSON." cipal.

Gerken.

The forthcoming wedding is announced of Mr. Vivian Edmond Ferrier, c/o Messrs. Gerin Drevard & Co, Canton, "to Miss Olge M. Punteleeva, of Canton.

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WHAT IS ALLEGED.

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POLICE VIGIL REWARDED.

A ROGUE WHO WANTED TO BE COOL.

Complaints from the contractors of the The first defendant said to him "If new Fire Station Building in regard to you do not pay the interest and prin continuous victimisation by thieves, who The Admiral Oriental Liner President cipal in full you will have to sign this get into the premises night after night and carry away electric bulbs and fit Jefferaure arrived in port from Manila paper," and he thereupon produced a yesterday morning with a number of promissory note made out for $121, this tings, caused the police to post six de- The engagement of Mr. H. Major, of saloon passengers disembarking at Hong-being the principal and interest combin-tectives on shift-duty in the building. ed. He asked witness to sign it, but wis-This measure was rewarded by an arrest the Union Insurance Society of Canton,kong and 14 through passengers.

Among the passengers were the follow-ness noticed that the note gave the made in the small hours of yesterday

lender's name as Kwok Kau, a name he morning when a Crinese was seized soon... Ltd, to Miss Lily Uram, younger daugh. ter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Oram, of Hong-ing:-

Mrs Carmen V. Baretto and three did not know. He refused to sign the after he put his head through a door.

Sensing danger, the man turned on his daughters, wife of the director of the note, and defendant then asked him to kong; is announced.

The Bible Study Circle at the Helena Filipino Carnival Association, en route go with him and see the Inspector. Wit-heels and ran away, but was pursued and

to liongkong with her daughters who will ness agreed to the this course. When the arrested by a detective.

motor-car reached Shaukiwan tram ter attend school there."--

"His Royal Highness Prince Dhani, minus, on the way. to the police station, turn back west. He refused to tell wit siater, H.R.H. Princess Sibpan,

way back continued to try to get witaess Mrs. Catherine M. Dyer and Miss to sign the promissory note. Near Sal an educational visit to the Philippines.

witness carried out."save life save life." Helen Dyer, wife of Vice-President of the Wan Ho market, the first defendant the San Francisco Office-on tour. Southern Pacific Railway, connected with seized witness by the throat, whereupon Mr. Jas. Gall, of the Gail Motor Co. Two Indian constables ran out and put out their hands for the ear to stop, but of Manila, on a business trip.

Mr. C. E. de Maligny, of the Newit proceeded on its way, and appeared Zealand Insurance Co., returning to to increase speed. Near the Docks the Shanghai from a business trip to Manila, first defendant again seized witness by Mr. W. Huse Chapman, Secretary of the neck and asked him to sign. the note, the Masonic Building Association of but witness still refused to do so. Manila, en route to the States on leave

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A week or so ago, the Canton Infor- mation Bureau protested against the speech made by H.E. Tar GOVERNOR

to-

When charged before Major C. Willson; ing with intent to commit a felony, the prisoner explained that he found it too went into the building to cool himself,

Sentence of three months' hard labour was inflicted..

A Canton report states that on August gether with secretary, returning from neas where he was taking him, but on the warm, at that hour (2.10 a.); and he

agitators were executed immediately 27th two Kuomintang professional labour after they had been arrested, in order to discourage further plotting among the workers for a general strike.

The late Mr. Gustav George Hoppeler, merchant, of. Ehameen, Canton, who died on December 14th, 1924, left estate in

Mr. Norman Butherland returned to Shongbai on the 26th ult, boring travelled from England vid Siberia. He took 20 days on the journey, but thre of these were spent in the north, and be at the opening of the new premises of could have reached his destination in 18 Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd., and an-days." nounced that that speech had created the greatest indignation among the Chinese people. We were sceptical re- garding the wave of indignation that was supposed to have swept from one end of the Province to another, but, apart from this, there was no cause to take serious exception to the form in which the protest, was made.

Hongkong amounting to 812,700, Letters of administration have been granted to Mr. Ulrich Spalinger, Consul of the Swiss Federation, in Canton.

In the return of notifiable diseases during the week ended August 28th there were one case (Norwegian) of diphtheria and nine Chinese cases of enteric lever. seven of which ended fatally. One of the cases was imported. There was a clean bill of health for the 24 hours ended August 30th.

of absence.

Dr. Rose Coxon, D.D.S., a lady dentist of Utica, N.Y-on a round trip tour of the Orient.

THREATENED WITH DEATH. The first defendant then threatened to kill him, and witness than agreed to sign the document, and did so with a Chinese pen and ink which the first defendant Produced. After this, the fira defendant instructed the driver to return the way be bad come. When Sai Wan Ho market was reached the car was stopped by some Indian constables, who took them all to Shaukiwan police station

Cross-examined by Mr. Brooks, witness admitted that he heard a police whistle The death of Dr. Stacy A. Ransom, a

of blown after the car had passed the con- well-known American medical man Shankhai, took place at the Central Hostables on the first occasion. pital, on August 28th.

OBITUARY, A WELL-KNOWN SHANGHAI DOCTOR.

In reply to Mr. Lindsell, Mr. Brooks said it was contended for the defence that the car did stop in response to the blowing of a police whistle after it had passed the Indian constables.

PERIOD OF GOVERNORSHIPS.

"FIVE YEARS ARE ENOUGH." OPINION OF BRITISH MALAYA OFFICIAL.

Governors.

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Malaya has, I think, reason to com- plain of the practice that has arisen of extending the terms of office of its

The usual period is five « ears, and it is quite long enough"

These words expressed the view of the President of the association of British Malaya when speaking at the recent an-

pal meeting of the association,

During the last 22 years," he con- tinued, we have had only thres Gover- nora,, and the last of them has not yet completed his extension. We should in the ordinary course have had four and begun a fifth. I feel sure the present state of tension in Malaya would not have arisen had these questions of policy been subjected to the revision of a fresh end unbiassed mind.

Dr. Ransom was born in Washington, Now, however, the Hongkong-Canton

D.C., in 1870. He received his early edu- Strike Committee have issued a state.

cation in the public schools there, and

The period of office of the present Iment on the subject. Presumably they For reckless driving of his push later attended the University of George

Battery, Inspector Clark, who prosecuted, said holder must be drawing to a close. Mr. Hose has indicated that no great change com- town. He served with the "A" bicycle, in that he also had a thought the official communiqué was too panion seated astride the horizontal District of Columbia National Guard for the distance from Sai Wan Ho market to polite and wished to let us see of what bar, at the time when he was seen by four years, and with the U.8, Navy as the Docks was some 600 yards, while the in the status of the Chief Secretary need a guaner during 1898-1000 in the Spanish cartarned a corner and went out of be expected for some time. Feeling has

zight, so it was not exactly known how run high. they were capable. The statement ia& Shantung constable on the Central

Most of those who have taken part Praya, a Chinese youth was yesterday American War.

He went to Shanghai more than 20 far it did go before stopping, absurd and insulting and we reproduce fined $5 by Major C. Willson, who com-

Evidence was given by Indian Con-in criticizing the proposed changes have years ago in the capacity of the U.8. it in, order that our readers may judgemented on the practice as "being dan

gerous

Marine Medical Officer, a position which stables to the effect that they heard crier left Malays this spring. I think we Jurk he held at the time of his death and of" Save life" when the car passed them might well urge that under these circum- for themselves the calibre and the

A party of film actors and actress, who which priot to going to Shanghai he going towards the Docks. They blew stances no change at all should be made mentality of the men who are primarily arrived in Hongkong on Monday, were had held in Kobe. This position brought their whistles, and later when the car until a fresh and unprejudiced examina responsible for the present disturbances yesterday engaged in acquiring scenes him into close contact with American returned took the occupants to the police tion can be made by the next High Com

vious contact with this controversy. for a film entitled "The Island of affairs in Shanghai and very soon he station. The promissory note was found missioner, who should have had no pre- in South China. It is as followa:-

Kisses,"

Chinatown and the Peak were became a popular and well-known figurain the car.

The case for the prosecntion was con- "At a time when the population of visited. They will also be engaged durin the life of the community.

He also took a keen interest in the pleted, and at this stage Mr. Lindeell until this afternoon, when the defence

the case will be concluded. Kwangtung are supporting the Cantoning the next few days on another picture.

time was second in command.

(Continued at foot of next Column.) Hongkong Strike, the Hongkong Gover- They leave for Colomba by the Vacedonia Shanghai Volunteer Corps, and for a adjourned further hearing of the case will be given, and it is expected that nor dared to make a statement in which on Saturday.

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