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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2018, 1926

REDS AND ANTI-REDS. HOW NEWS IS

SPECULATION IN KWANGTUNG.

BOLSHEVIKS NOT WANTED BY

THE COUNTRY.

DISTORTED.

WHAT THE CHINESE ARE LED

TO BELIEVE, :

RICKSHA COOLIE: DROWNED.

THE NEED OF PROPAGANDA.

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CANTON CORRESPONDENT. ]

I was glad to read the article by a Shameen correspondent entitled "Where is the British Propaganda?" in the buily Press on Saturday. Such an article was

needed,

A "POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT. -

[AY OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

Much speculation has been raised in Chinese circles regarding the real attitude of the Tupan of Fukien, General Chow Yin Jen, who on September 13th declared war against General" Chiang Rai Shek instead of against the Kuomintang in Kwangtung. There is a steadily growing feeling that the non-Bolshevik section of Not only are the aims of the Britisk the Kuomintang party will take advan-constantly misrepresented to the Chinese, tage of the absence of General Chiang but news is invariably distorted. I have Kai Shek to get rid of the Bolsheviks and Canton paper before me as I write and eliminate the "Red" stigma. It is it professes to give a report of the death thought that the Kuomintang, purged of by drowning of a ricksha coolie. the Red influence but still maintaining its opposition to the militarists and the "unequal treaties" would rally the whole country to its support and many Chinese are hoping for such a development. "

HONGKONG A.D.C.

A BUST SEASON IN PROSPECT,

INNOVATION FOR INTERFORT

CRICKET WEEK.

The Amateur Dramatic Club have

decided to give themselves plenty of hard work this year, and the result should be soma very pleasant entertainmenta for Hongkong residents.

Already everything is in full swing for

the

"Autumn Season, The Theatre

Royal has been booked for November 13th-20th and each evening during that week the programme will comprise five different little plays or sketches. This is an innovation which it is boped will be appreciated and entirely successful. The

finishes

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BANKRUPTCY COURT.

THE AFFAIRS OF THE RITZ CAFE

ADJUDICATION ORDER MADE.

At the Bankruptcy Court on Saturday, in applying for adjudication in respect of the affairs of Mr. Noel B. White, the pro- prietor of the Ritz Café, Mr. D.. W. Trap- man (the Oficial Receiver) stated that on the face of it the statement of Eairs submitted by the debtor might be taken as indicating a balance of assets, but this

was not so in fact..

The statement indicated, $11,000 assets and $8,900 liabilities but the assets had beca greatly overvalued by the debtor.

The stock in trade had been pas down at cost price but on realisation there would be a tremendous drop in this.. It would only realise about $9,000. The debtor would thus be insolvent.

match interport cricket November 13th but the visitors will re main in the Colony during the following week to play friendly games with the various local clubs. Dinner parties and private social gatherings will be the rule The Ocial Receiver indicated that, a and in order to attract those attending receiving order had already been granted. these to the theatre in the evening it was decided to stage something to suit all order, Mr. White, who was present in His Lordship made an adjudication tastes rather than to concentrate upon person, indicating that he had no objec one production. Hence the series of tion

playlets" twenty minates or half an hour. The each of which will last

He passed selection has been made with good judg ment and comedy; drama and faree will all be represented.

At about 10 o'clock on the 17th inst.. is says, a Britisher came from Tungshan by ricksha and alighted at the Western Gate the British gate into Shameen). The Britisher offered twenty cents to the The Kuomintang Foreign Office in ricksha puiler who objected on the ground Canton haz protested to the Soviet Em that it was not enough The Britisher, bassy in Peking against the use of any however, did not care. part of the proceeds of the returned through the gate and when the ricksha Boxer indemnity from Russia by the mil puller tried to follow him an armed guard tarists for war purposes against the South. rushed at him, raised his rifle and drove --The Reds," it would seem, are satishini away. Then the guard seized the fed with the progress made at the seat of the ricksha and threw it into the moment and are now trying to call a canal. The poor ricksha puller seeing his halt. They are engineering peace hard earned money, which was kept in

In January next the A.D.C. will pro duce" Mary Rose" by J. M. Barrie and this will be followed in March by "The Adventures of Ambrose Applejohn."

Canton may still sing its Hymn of

"We Are Getting On."

Chuen, Mr. E. V. M. R. de Sousa, who In respect of the affairs of Liu Ping

was appointed trustee in 1990, applied having been fully administered, for release from the position, the estate

His Lordship, la granting the applies. tion, commented that he believed this wLS the first case of a bankruptcy being finish.

Mr. McCallum, who was present in Court,

movement in order to keep the Nanking the ricksha seat, go into the water, jump- Hate but it is obvious that these vocaled since he had arrived in the Colony.)

and Mukden militarists from combining ed in after it and was drowned.

efforts are not to be allowed to interfere

commended.

His Lordship: We are getting on.

Suspicious Creditors.

against them. The Kuomintang in Can- This is a report intended obviously to with our pleasures. The enterprise and aid that he had been interested in one too is also preparing for the reception influence the poor coolie class. Everyone wonderful energy of the A.D.C. are to be other completed case which had conie) of many "comrades" from Peking, Tien-here, foreigner and Chinese alike, knows

beloro bis. Lordship. tsin and Shanghai who are coming as that the ricksha coolies are inhumanly

peace delegates " from interested bodies in their different communities.

Mr. Chang Ching Kiang, acting Chair man of the Kuomintang in Canton during the absence of General Chiang Kai Shek, has now officially invited Mr. Karakhan the retiring Soviet Ambassador to China, to pay Canton a visit.

trented by the strike pickets. They are given blows on the slightest provocation, thrashed unmercifully and often their rickshas are broken to pieces for no reason at all. They have every cause to complain of the strike pickets but little or none to complain of the foreigner.

I did not see the incident to which the paper referes, but there is no doubt that it is a tissue of lies. There are go armed guarda on the British Gate.

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ANOTHER "MASS MEETING."

The 5th Kuomintang Division, garrison. ing Honam, will shortly be replaced by the 21st Division. In the ordinary way such a change as this would pass without notice but as there has been a great deal of talk about Cantonese troops turning against the “Red non-Cantonese regi- ments the order may not be without peli- tical significance. The 5th Division are all Cantonese, commanded by General Li uh Lan and it is said they will not easily give up their present sphere of The Joint Union of Peasants, Workers, influence.

Merchants and Educational Circles called For some time the Acomintang in Cana mass meeting of all classes of the ton have been encouraging the private people" for Saturday,

"THE IMPORTANT QUESTION."

manufacture of arms under party super- In Д vision in order to supplement the work stated

of the Kwangtang Arsenal. Lately, bow-

LOCAL WEDDINGS.

CEREMONIES AT THE UNION

CHURCH.

Two pretty weddinga teck place at the Union Church, Kennedy Road, on Satur day afternoon. The bride in each case arrived in the Colony by the ss. Korea on Thursday The Rev. J. Kirk-Macona- chie officiated at both ceremonies.

Shervell Smyth.

Some of the creditors seem to regard bangruptcy proceedings with suspicion as

nieans of the debtor evading the con sequences of his. sins," said the Official Receiver in asking for adjudication in respect of Kwang Chit Yuen, a Chinese debtor.

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The first to take place was that of Me F. J. Shervell, of the Taikoo. Dockyard and Engineering Co., Ltd., and son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shervell of Waterloo- ville, Hampshire, England, and Miss Maud Smyth, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Smyth. Cardonald, Glasgow,

Amongst those present in the church were:-Mr. and Mrs, David Templeton, Mr. H. C. Resker, Dr. M. V. Obrémski, Mr. H. D. Philipps, Mr. D. Austin, Mr. J. Craig, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Nelson, Mr. and Mr. A. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. P. 95

The following dividends have heer de. Buckle, Mr. John Arnold and son, Mr. B.clared in regard to recent bankruptcies : Crowley. Capt. and Mrs. Innes, Mr. and The Tai Shun Shipyard, of Lam Lo, Mrs. M. Murray, and Mr. and Mrs. Cad- Aplichhu-First of 915 per cent.

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"We have decided to hold a ever, the manufacture of arms by private meeting..

to discuss ways and concerns has been stopped because pre-means for the extension of our policy of sumably it is feared that the private firms severing economic relations with the might just as easily supply arms to the British. "You are requested to attend

anti-Reds" as to the " 'Reds."

the meeting, or to send your representa- The bride, who was given away by Mr. tives at the appointed time to participate. Templeton, wore a ecrulace dress

such an important question. in the discussion. Please do not neglect with bridal cap and carried a bouquet of white roses, Honolulu creeper and maiden hair fera.

Local Fighting.

Local fighting between the Reds "" and the anti-Reds" in Kwangtung during the last few days included an encounter at Tungkuf;-September. 11th to 13th. Neither faction gained any success, but non-combatants suffered as usual. The anti-Reis claim the cap- ture of Poklo, an East River district, but HAPPY GATHERING AT KELLET this is not an important place.

"Anti-Reds" "who are concentrating

at Posch, along the Kwangsi-Yunnan

PEAK SUNDAY SCHOOL PARTY.

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CREST.

The Peak Sunday School held its annual borders, are now waiting, it is said, for party at Kellett Crest, the residence of | other "anti-Red" forces in "Kinngsi and the Rev. H. Copley Moyle, on Saturday Fukien to make a move. The Kuomin- afternoon when there was a large attend- tang suspect General Huang Shao Hung,ance of both children and parents. the acting officer commanding the "Red"

The bridesmaid, Miss Francis Steven- son, of Pokfulam, was attired in pink georgette with cream "lace trimmings and hat to match. Her bouquet was of pink Honolulu creeper and, maiden hair fern.

Mrs. David Templeton, matron of honour, wore

& grey silk georgette dress with Richlieu panel and old ross crinoline.

Mr. H. C. Reaker was "best man."

Mr. G. E. Longyear was at the organ, hymns sung" being "The Voice that Breathed o'er Edan" and "O, Perfect

The greater part of the afternoon was { Love." troops in Kwangsi. It is, thought that devoted to sports. Then there was tea General Euang could have easily driven

the "anti-Reds" from Poseh, and it is and the distribution of prizes. Every prior to leaving for Macao-(the honey- not understood why he was done so. thing went off well and all, "adults and

Various Items,

children alike, had a thoroughly enjoy. able time.

At a reception aboard the as Finshan

moon is being spent there and at Fan- ling) the health of the bride and bride- groom was proposed by Mr. E. E. Greig..

The bride travelled in a heliotrope voile dress with Richlien trimming and white

Wlison-Bell,

A summary of the latest efforts to raise funds in Awangtung is as follows: (1) All funds now kept for the bencht of The tug-o'-war was particularly excit District Assembles are to be invested in ing. Upon one side were, Wallace, Kuomintang war bonds; (2)"All tenants

felt hat. Heather, Gordon, Margaret, Christian,. are to pay their next month's rent to the Kuomintang instead of to their land Eddie, Bobbie, Helen S, Pat, Jacky, lords; (3) All pawn-shops and wealthy David, Pauline and Susie. Upon the firms and families are each to take up other were Dicky, Barbara, Calin Iron David C. Wilson of the Newspaper Enter 2000 worth of war bonds; (4). All persons side, Shions, Nancy Hernell, Freddie, Prise, Ltd, Hongkong, and Misa Hilda recording and deeds are each to take up at least a five-dollar bond; and (5) Colin Orton, Chariotte, Nancy. Green, Bell, of Wimbledon, London.

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The other wedding was

that of Mr.

The bride, who was given away by Mr.

G. W. C. Barnett, was attired in white

white hat to match and carried a bouquet of white and crimson dowers with maiden

hair fern.

His Lordship accordingly made the order

Declarations of Dividends,

Chan Ching, trading as the. Kwong Cheong Firm, of Stall No. 61, Central Market. First of 816 per cent.

The Tai Yat Lau Teahouse, of 103, Des Vieux Road, First Bnal of $18 per cent.

The first general meeting of creditors. of A. Kwai and Co., otherwise known as Yik Cheong Hong, is to be held at the Official Receiver's Office at 3 p.m. on the

and instant.

REMOVAL OF GRAVES.

NOTIFICATION IN THE

"GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.” -

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Notification of orders made by H.E. the Governor in Council regarding the removal of graves in certain Chinesa cemeteries appears in the current issue of the Government Gazette.

It is deemed expedient for the execu- tion of public purpose to remove all graves in certain portions of Section A, B, C, zad Plague Trenches in Hau Pui Lung Cemetery. Similarly, all graves in a certain, portion of the Tung. Wah Hospital Cemetery at Kai Long Wan, in a certain portion of Sham Wan Cemetery, and in a certain portion of Section A in Chai Wan Cemetery, are to

be removed.

All public endowment Fund local Govern Yvonne, Jim Powell, Erica and Helen. ment resources are to be converted into Unfortunately, the official records do not war bonds of the Kuomintang.

The Kuomintang Ministry of Foreign state which side won but three pulls crêpe de chine and georgette with large will be re-interred or disposed of in Affairs has again issued instructions to were, necessary to decide the issue and focal officials to give special protection it was a famous victory," - to foreign residents within their juris diction.

Mrs. Oxton, Mrs. Melville Smith and Following the demands of the Canton Mrs. Quarles van Uford were responsible Postmen's Union for higher pay, and better service conditions, the Director for the general arrangements for the General of Posts at Peking has sent a party, while Mr. Melville Smith, Mr. special representative to Canton to study Quaries van Ufford and Mr. Courtney the case and report for further action. The representative has already, arrived Cook undertook the onerous task of super at Canton.

intending the races.

The remains removed from the graves

Affairs, in consultation with the Head of such manner as the Secretary for Chinese

the Sanitary Department and the Board of Direction of the Tung Wah Hospital, ahall think fit and that all reasonable ex- penses in connection with such removal, The bride's travelling dress

re-interment and disposal shall be de- lavender. crêpe de chine with hat to frayed out of the public revenue of the

Colony:

Mr. W. Borrowman was "best man." Mr. G. E. Longyear was at the organ. A reception was held later at 110, The Peak

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