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TRADE POSITION IN CANTON.

OCCASIONAL DIFFICULTIES OVER BRITISH CARGO.

ANOTHER CABLE FROM THE CANTON INFORMATION BUREAU.

UNSATISFACTORY NEWS FROM SWATOW.

As far as shipping facilities are concerned the Canton-Hongkong situation has made tremendous forward strides during the past week The Canton police have made excellent arrangements for guarding the wharves so that the Hongkong steamers berth there and remain all right, No attempt of any kind has been made to molest passengers either going or coming. Some of the cargo coolies have refused to handle British goods, but others have raised no objection so that it is difficult to judge the oxact position. The question, it is understood, was considered by the British Chamber of Commerce at Shameen on Saturday and the general impression was that the Government oficials were sincerely endeavouring to secure the resumption of trade. It was regarded as natural that some of the coolies, who have been terrorised and intimidated for the past Afteen. months, should still show signs of fear and the decision arrived at was simply to wait and watch further developments. The hope, of course, is that all dificulties will be smoothed over in the course of a few days;

THE KUOMINTANG "OCT. 10TH DECLARATION. »

We received the following cable from the Canton Information Bureau on Saturday:

***DAILY PREs, Hongkong. Canton Information Bureau is authorised to state that no one in Foreign Office wrote either Kuomintang Declaration or that of the Strike Committee relating' to calling off Boycott."

The various telegrams from Canton on this subject have aroused our interest, and perhaps the Information Bureau will kindly inform us who was the author of the declaration in order that further speculations may be set at rest.

CANTON DELEGATES RETURN TO SWATOW.

Our Swatow correspondent wired on Sunday:

"Labour Unious meeting held yesterday afternoon. The re- turned delegates from Canton reported no change whatsoever in the strike and boycott at Canton. This lying was used for the purpose of passing the following resolution. We will continue to extend moro severely the strike and boycott. Last night the Strike Committee threatened the Chinese Chamber of Commerce with very heavy penalties if the boycott was not continued. The Government here is very inactive."

The correct reading of the trade puzzlo in Kwangtung at the present moment would seem to be that the Government and the extreme labour elements are advocating opposing policies In Canton the Government wield more power than they do in Swatow and as a consequence the trade position in the Capital is better. In Swatow apparently the StMike Committee, if net actual masters of the situation, are daring enough openly to defy the authorities and the authorities, so far, have taken no steps to assert themselves.

BRITISH CARGO,

ATTITUDE ADOPTED BY SOME

OF THE COOLIES,

A Shamce correspondent writing on Saturday says:

There is trouble with

a few of the cargo boats as the coolics

CHINESE JUMPS OVERBOARD.

THB HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 18TH.

CHEKIANG INDEPEN- H.E. THE GOVERNOR'S

DENCE.

CHINESE REPORTS. FROM SHANGHAI.

[FROM OUR CHINESE. CORRESPONDENT.]}

SPEECH.

A CHINESE POINT OF VIEW.

[BY W.F.K.]

The end of the boycott has brought about profound changes in Hongkong both in commercial cutlook and mental

The recent report of the Kuomintang that Chekiang had declared its indepen-reflection. After living through fifteen dence from Marshal Sun Chuan Fang was supported yesterday by cables from Shanghai to Chinese newspapers.

The reports of the fall of Nanchang, Kiukiang and Nanking, which have been circulated, are unconfirmed. On the con- trary in non-Kuomintang circles it is reported that the "Reds" were badly defeated near Nanchang.

months of trade depression, every one is been restored between us and Canton, and glad that normal communications have

hopes that commerce and shipping in this port will resume its traditional affluence and prosperity. Merchants and others are getting ready, for a return to normal conditions and look forward to recoup their losses by future prota. demonstrated that the shipping eminence The period just passed has strikingly

and commercial importance of Hongkong According to the telegrams to the depends largely upon unrestricted traffic Chinesa Prem yesterday General Hsia and Canton." The termination of the and communication between Hongkong

Chao, Governor of Chekiang, the boycott is more gratifying because it advice of Chu Fù Chong and Chang Tai involves no sacrifice of prestige or neces- Yang, two Kuomintang leaders, declared sity for contributing any financial sup his independence on the 15th inst; stating faction: finds expression in E.E. The nort towards the strikers. Such satis- that that Province will no longer be sub-Governor's speech before the Legislative ject to any other warlord but that the Council on Friday. The substance of Sir people of Chekiang would govern the Cegil's speech may be conveniently divid

selves.

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If this is true it will mean that the troops of Choking under Marshal Sun Chuan Fang will, withdraw from the war against the Kuomintang.

The eighth division from Nanking has been sent to Shanghai to prevent Che kiang troops from attacking Nanking. adds the Chinese Press report.

Another Shanghai message..says that Marshal Chang Tso Lin has now definitely decided to assist Maraba! Wu Pei Fu' in his proposed "come back to Wuchang and Hankow. Hitherto there has been some question regarding the advisability of the troops of the Mukden Warlord being allowed to take an active part in the fighting in Central China.

Rumour Regarding Chiang Kai Shok. An anti-Red" leader has circulated report to the vernacular papers that General Chiang Kai Shek was wounded while directing operations on the Kiangs front. This report has not received con- firmation from any other quarter and the Chinese papers do not attach any credence to it They regard it simply as part of the propaganda of "anti-Reda,”

- DESTROYERS IN PORT.

boycott, a desire to see law and order. ed into six groufà, viz., the end of, the established in the Liang-kuang, the carso of Bolshevism, a revival of old teachings industrial loan, and lastly a wish "to be as a cure of civil war, the offer of the

very close friends" with Canton.

The first and last groups hardly need time after time, indicated an ardent any comment, becalise, Hongkong' has, desire for the end of the boycott to be followed by a renewal of friendship and cordial relations.

With regard to the maintenance of law and order in Canton, the Governor says,

But it is certain that a very definite step has been taken by the Canton Gov- ernment to curb the lawless activities of strike pickets, and we may reasonably hope that a determined effort will be made

GALLANT ATTEMPT AT RESCUE. B.M.S. "KEPPEL? and 3RD FLOTILLA With the close of the recent impasse, their

"The Fatahon, was delayed for an hour on her trip to Hongkong on Saturday

ARRIVE,

the Cantonese authorities to re establish law and order in the territory which they control and to stamp out piracy and brigandage." For fear that that law and order in Canton can be the misinformed may be led to believe established only after the pickets have stopped their activities, an explanation seems necessary. During the boycott, now happily a matter of the past, these pickets interfered with people and their goods only when they attempted to come to Hongkong without permits.

duties are over. The suppression of piracy and brigsadage which is the duty BAD WEATHER EXPERIENCED.

of any respectable government has long been decided and acted upon, and it is H.M.S. Keppel and the 3rd Destroyer event. Such policy, it will be recalled, in no manner conditional upon any other

evening provided an impressive sight as of expeditionary forces against the mili they entered the harbour. They arrived turists of the North. It is no exaggera- somewhat earlier than expected na, accortition to say that Canton to-day is more ment, they were not due until Saturday. ment, they were not due until Saturday. The vessels, as previously stated, have been sent on special service to the Far East in view of the unsettled conditions. The eight destroyers comprising the flotilla, beaded by H.M. Keppel, entered the barbour by way of the Sulphur Channel, and their arrival was witnessed by a large crowd which as sembled.

are still afraid to handle British goods, about 1.30 p.m. when the ship was pa Flotilla which arrived in port on Friday was formulated just prior to the despatch

because one of the third class Chinese passengers jumped overboard. It was

ing Black Point. As soon as the alarm The issue is confused because British was raised the vessel was stopped and goods have been taken by some cargo a boat lowered in charge of Mr. Muntos, boats without the slightest difficulty the acting Chief Officer. The man's body was seen but the current carried it along being raised. The general opinion among out of reach. Without waiting to divest the merchants is that a little trouble. of himself of any clothing Mr. Munton dived this kind was to be anticipated and that in to the rescue and managed to secure the body. This was taken back to the it will blow over as soon as full con-Fatalan and for an hour or more Mr. Adence is restored. It is believed that Munton and other officers tried every the Chinese authorities have been honest means of restoring respiration but with out success. Arriving at Hongkong the ly trying to make things run smoothly body, was handed over to the Police The surtaxes are "in full swing' and authorities. The man's reason for his act are now being imposed on exports as is unknown. well as importa.

Four of the destroyers halted at the Yaumati Admiralty Anchorage, and the central Admiralty anchorage.

The two launches seized from the ANTI-RED OPERATIONS. and the others proceeded to the

pirates by H.M.S. Robin are lying of

KUOMINTANG CONFERENCE.

Shameen ready to be handed over to the MEET WITH LITTLE SUCCESS. Chinese authorities. The pirates showed fight and fired. When, however, the MADAME SUN TO PRESIDE OVER Kobin replied they all scuttled away.

The strikers have not yet vacated the foreign owned properties in.. Canton. Pickets are still living in the houses owned by the French mission and at Tung Yuen. The city is quite quiet and orderly.

RIVER TRAFFIC. SERVICES APPROACHING

(FROM OUR SWATOW. CORRESPONDENT.)

The "anti-Reds" operations in Eoi- fung, Lukfung, Chikam, Wailoy, and other East River cities during the week ending October 16th have done no harm to the Kuomintang who seem to be able to hold their own in these places. While some amall villages may have been taken by anti-Beds," the "anti-Red "movement bas, so far, no important point in Kwang. tung where it can set up a rival polis The river services are now practically tical centre against that in Canton. The all being resumed. The Hongkong, "anti-Reds" at first expected much from Canton and Macao Steamboat Company their Shanghai headquarters, but very are running a boat to Canton on Sundays | little real help has been received from so that there is now a Company's boat that source:

NORMAL.

up and down each day of the week. The 48th Division of the Kuomintang Since the commencement of the boycott | Army, s part of the 5th Corps under a boat has not left Hongkong on Sunday General Li Fab Lin, is now in Sheklung. until yesterday and as a consequence This Division has been assigned the task there was not a boat dewa from Canton of suppressing the “anti-Red " movement on Mondays...

gera on

It is probable that eight of the des- troyers will leave for Liankow "to-day, and that the Wild Swan will later pro oed North.

No official statement, however, has yet been made on the matter. On Saturday afternoon the destroyers took in oil fuel at Yaumati

The Flotilla.

V

The boats with their dicers are a under :-

H.M.S. Keppel.-Capt. C. &. Ramsey,

B.N. H. M.S. Witherington-Comdr. E. R.

Boddam Whetham, D.B.O., B.N. H.M.S. Ferity-Licut -Comdr. A. M.

Donovan, D.8.C., R.N. H.M.S. Woolston.-Comdr.

....

C.

G.

Stuart, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N. H.M.S. Veteran-Lieut-Comdr. H.

Clanchy, RN.

H.M.S. Wolsey.-Lieut.-Comdr. C.

H. Hill, RN..

HLM.8. Wishart,-Lieut.-Comdr.

Barry, R.N.

H.M.8. Swan.

boats from

Bad Weather.

8.

the advent of the present Government. orderly and peaceful than it was before This decision is in process of fulfilment rather than a matter for future action.

can give more effective assistance than After emphasising that Great Britain can Soviet Russia, the Governor went on to say that the British Uphoid idens which are dear to our Chinese mind, peace; good government, commercial en- to honoured traditions of the past and terprise, learning and literature, loyalty an orderly advance towards all that the future promises. Undoubtedly, the very essence of an enlightened govern- adoption of these ideas constitute the ment. That British co-operation was de- sirable is demonstrated by the fact that in 1999 the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen sought British friendship and assistance in s vast plan for the mutual development of Kwangtung. Why the Nationalist Gov- erament stands in intimate relations with Soviet Rossia is not because of its ad- eventual adoption of those principles in miration of Bolshevik principles and its

engnizes what is really dear to the Chins but because Soviet Russia re- Chinese mind, viz., it trests China as 5. fully independent state. China cannot confer special privileges to one country and deny the same to others. On the other hand, it is the policy of China to be on intimate terms with every country on the basis of equality.

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If public utterances of high officials J.views and ideas of the Government, that in Canton are accepted as indicating the Government has never agreed to favour communism. In fact, it repudiates such policy. General Chiang Kai Shek has openly declared that to re-model Kwang- tung, it is not necessary to adopt Soviet in that section of the country.

It is learned that on the way to Hong doctrines. It is significant to note the Madame Sun Yat Sex, widow of the late kong the destroyers experienced very opinion of M. Borodin, high advisor to of people is attributed to the absurd iden The Kwong Tang made her first trip on Friday and brought down between Dr. Sun Yat Son, has been choses ane bad weather, but despite this, as men the Nationalist Government who says: of Confucius who said it would be con 800 and 700 passengers on Saturday. She of the five presiding officers of the Kuo- tioned above, they succeeded in arriving What really we have in Canton is a Gov- trary to Blial piety, to die without issue ernment which is trying to reorganize As regards the offer of an Industrial returns to-day. The Sai On took over a mintang Conference now being held in before their scheduled time.

With the typhoona hovering about they the country in such a way that people loan, there appears no doubt that it is thousand passengers to Canton on Satur. Canton. Others who will take turn with day and brought back 948 yesterday. The Madame Sun in presiding are General were in much danger of running into will not be so poverty-strickes, officials proposed is a spirit of sincerity and good Fatahan brought down over 300 passen Tan Yen Kai. Mr. Chang Ching Kiang, them, and did in fact, experience their not so corrupt, bandits will not prey on faith. As the Governor puts it, the loan

Gurday and returned Mr. George Hsu Chien, and Mr. Wu Yuecerol Hongkong, conveying the will develop and prosper. If this is com tempt to buy off the boycote, but the Tick Tai Steamship Company's local

the field, and industry and agriculture was not meant in any way as an at- Canton, as stated, yesterday, with a good Chang.

At a freeting of the political depart direction and position of the typhoons, munism, then Canton is communist." object was to assist in the development coasting stamer Borneo, which calls re- number. The Tung On made her first trip yesterday. The Shekki tow boat ment of the General headquarters of the and advising them to proceed in certain what a remarkable coincidence it seems of Kwangtung." The position, however, service has been resumed as also has the Kuomintang Army, it was recommended directions, deemed to be safe but the that the views of Sir Cecil Clementi and seems to be that Canton apparently did gularly at Hongkong and fits the British hot show 'much enthusiasm for such a Bag, had, it was feared, met with mis- Taiping junk service de ring for the anti-Reds" should be turned over quently, meant that the boats experienced civil war and suggests the ancient ethics has been made. It is believed that should then several days overdue, having left

that arms and ammunitions captured from uositions of the typhoons, changing fre M. Borodin run in the same direction !

His Excellency deprecates the present loan, inasmuch as no reply to that offer adventure during a typhoon, as she was for Kongmoon on Sunday with a large. number of passengers and a good supply to the Peasants' Leagues in the different a rough time and a severe buffeting

Veszals In Port.

as a cure. As pointed out in my article such funds be required, they may be Hongay (three days from Hongkong) on provinces for the strengthening of the of cargo—It is understood the Rumo

in this paper of October 2ud, the present raised by additional taxation, or other October 19th with a full cargo of coal Fook Cheong will be going to Wuchow Peasants defence corps now being or.

In addition to the boats above mention struggle differs from the previous ones

consigned to the Taikoo Sugar Refining to-day or to-morrow......

ganized by the Bolshevik agencies.

ed, the folowing Naval vessels are also in that it is not a military venture that Beading the

speech an a

Company, whole, one

Anxiety, however, was allayed shortly dent of on Ching on flore le tein port :-H.M.6. Vindictive, HMS has arisen out of personal hatred and cannot fail to discern the obvious in- for a night service of boats to Canton ne Kwangtung) University, where the stu- Carlisle, H.M.S. Froquois, H.M.8. da China, between defensive nationalism and ship between Hongkong and Canton. We

The Cantonese merchants are asking sident of the Changshan (formerly the Hermes (Naval airplane carrier), H,M.8. aggrandizement but is a real conflict cerity in which it was delivered, and the before mid-night on Friday, when the before the strike and arrangements are dents are divided into "Red" and brose and H.M.S. Tamar

*between modern China and mediäeval ardent "wish to continue cordial friend- vessel arrived of Taikoo at 11:45 pm. being made to meet their wishes. It anti-Red" factions, the Kuomintang bas

It appears, from the report of the thought that if boats leave here at mid-decided to appoint a commission at the

Still to arrive.

imperialism, and between patriotism and Chinese in Hongkong should congratulate night and Canton about 3 o'clock in the head of the institution, the membership HMS. Dartmouth, H.M.B. Carsfort Britain should give, at least, moral sup has the welfare of China at heart and and hove to for eleven hours. Shelter

treachery." As a friend of China, Great ourselves that we have Governor who master, that the ship experienced

strong N.N.E. gale in Tongking Gulf afternoon they will be able to pass the of which will include both red and anti-and H.M.S. Castor, bringing relief port to a righteous cause. The teachings who, in addition to his other qualities in Whampoa "martial area" in daylight reda.

crews to the China Station, as previously of Sun Tsu and Lao Tzu, though per-stateamanship, is able to speak and write Bay for over four hours.

was also taken in Kami Bay and Ponchin in accordance with the military regula The General Chamber of Commerce in mentioned, are due on October 31st, baps retaining some moral influence, are the Chinese fanguage thus acquainting tions

Canton and other leading trading guilds November 3rd, and November 5tb, respec- admittedly out of date and impracticable himself with the representative Chinese From to-day the searching of incoming are being asked by the Kuomintang to tively, according to the last Naval in under modern conditions. One of the point of view. Now that all the stain steamers will be conducted by Revenue assist in selling $1,000,000 worth of war formation received. The submarine Za, causes of banditry and brigandage in of the past is brushed away, Britons and Officers while the Police will have charge bonds among the merchants. The Kuo- replacing one of the local submarines, China which Bir Cecil deplores is due to Chinese in this Colony, may resonably ex in this respect of outgoing steamers. This mintang is requiring $3,000,000 to be sent is also due to arrived with the Castor, over population. The increasing number pect to usher in a new era for mutual was the rule before the Strike.

to General Chiang Kai Shek at once. which is acting as escort for her.

-- (Continieri" on fezt column.)⠀ understanding and benefit.

·MDENS.

In the China Seas, nearing St. John's Island, a strong monsoon with heavy scus was experienced, this also contribute ing to the delay,

Having no wireless, the ship was un- able, to communicate her position.