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FIRE AT CANTON STRIKE

HEADQUARTERS.

GREATER PART OF TUNG YUAN BURNED DOWN.

CLASHES BETWEEN RIVAL LABOUR FACTIONS.

THE THREATENED BOYCOTT OF BRITISH VESSELS.

A fire destroyed the greater part of Tung Yuan, or East Garden, the headquarters of the Canton Strike Committee on Saturday afternoon. There is, of course, talk that the fire was due to the work of an in- cendiary but this has not been substantiated. The fire commenced about 4 pm, and was under control by p.m. There were more than a hundred people imprisoned in the buildings, but these were set free in time and although some were injured, it is not believed that any lives

were lost.

The situation on the water-front in Canton is the same as it has been "for some days past. Would be passengers are still being turned away from British boats and there is little cargo. Tho Polshan ånd Tai- than returned on Saturday with no cargo and very fow passengers. "The" Foushing and Eushan Maru came down the same day and the Cheong Shing yesterday without freight. The Nui On, as usual, brought approxi- mately a thousand passengers and the Tung On Yesterday returned with more than this number and with nearly 500 tons of cargo.

At attempt is now being made by the Seamen's Union to boycott the China Merchants Steam Navigation. Company.

Clashes between labour factions are frequent. Two days ago there was fight between two parties at the east end of Shaki. Cudgels were used freely and two men were left dead. The Canton Garrison Commis- sioner has, threatened to shoot down 'allunion pickets" as riots in any Further factional disputel.

Despite all troubles and hindrances to trade 2 Chinese importing and exporting houses in Canton, waich were closed during the boycott, have re-opened since ending of the picket nuisance.

FIRE AT TUNG YUAN. Į

HUNDRED PRISONERS SET FREE.

LOSS OF SEVERAL THOUSAND

.DOLLARS.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

DESTROYED,

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH,

INCIDENT ON THE

LIMCHOW."

CHINESE PAPER REFUSES BRITISH ADVERTISEMENTS. REPORT CONCERNING MR. WANG

CHING WEL./

THE FUTURE OF MACAO.

THE END OF LETHARGY AND DISILLUSION.

A DETERMINED BID FOR ADVANCEMENT.

OPENING OF MAMMOTH · FAIR.

Yesterday was an auspicious day in beam of light out of a night of disillu- the history of Macao, as it marked the sion. He had full confidence that Macao opening of a Grand Industrial Fair, at would achieve its object, and, especially which were exhibited the products of the so, owing to its ideal situation as the industries of the Fortuguese Colony and open door to commerce in South China. the hinterland.

It was realised by the Portuguese of Macao that with the opening of the new, ! Port, which took place recently, the fostering of trade and the resuscitating of the old industries, which once prospered In the Colony, necessitated rasy access to the neighbouring Chinese provinces, and so on to regions further afield.

The Fair, which is being continued" for a month, is an indication of faith in this direction the beginning, it is anticipated, of placing Macao among the important parts of the Orient.

Cost of the Fair.

"Pearl of the Orient."

A new field was opening for the flourish- ing of industries, which would elevate the Portuguese Colony: and the old trade would revert to the Pearl of the Orient." (Applause.)

Mr. Lu Lin Ioc spoke in similar terms. Following every speech, there were shouts of Vira Mucao from the crowd.

Description of the Fair.

The Fair is picturesquely situated in the Mongha playing fields, almost in the centre of the town and the buildings com- prising it are very artistically designed. The materials used in the construction of The organisation of the Fair and the the Chinese triumphal arches bave been constructions."bave Cost the Macao very largely used on the buildings, and Government $20,000. The authorities with very fine effect. The buildings, believe that future developments, arising which number about forty, are of varied out of this beginning, will fully justify the forms-pagodas, churches, temples, and expense, and they hope to make it an

houses being much in evidence. A pis annual event, even though it may be runturesque construction is that of an old at a loss. The Government has full con- English Inn, called the "Gunt and the fidence that the object which it has set

Its roof is thatched and its Compass. ont to achieve will be acquired.

walls whitened. It is the tavern of the Fair, and the rendezvous of the thirsty.

Photography Pavilion.

The organisers expect that about 82,000 people will visit Macao during the time the Fair is being held. Hongkong is look- ed to for large numbers of visitors. At the photography pavilion, photos ei Large crowds are also expected to arrive the Colony, and, the customs and dresses from the hinterland, since great interest of the antives are exhibited. Added to is being shown by the Chinese. In Macao this is the schools parition where art itself, both the Portuguese and the Chiswork done by the students of the Chinese nese are very enthusiastic.

schools is on view. This work is really artistic

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A Shameen correspondent writes: You have already made reference to the fact that some French marines were sent on board a French boat owing to the action of the officials of the newly established Bureau of the Ministry of Finance. The fire which destroyed the greaterHaiphong on Wednesday,

The French boat Linchou arrived from After the part of Tong Yuan, the headquarters of Customs hadi boarded the vessel, some the Chaton Strike Committee, started of the officials concerned with the collec; fested in all directions Omnibuses were

and continued for two hours before it was controlled. There is a rumour that it was the work of an incendiary.

There were more than hundred victims of the Strike Committee im- prisoned, but these were set free and all escaped with their lives although several were injured.

Valuable goods "seized by the Strike Committee during the boycott and still. unsold were barned and many important documents were destroyed. The losses, it is estimated, amounted to several thou. sand dollars.

war-time measure

His Excellency's Faith. The official opening of the Fair took place in the afternoon before a large cosmopolitan crowd. Macao was en fête, the atmosphere of the Fair being mani

National Anthem.

It is difficult to pick out the outstand ing pavilions amongst so many, all of place might be given to the Macao Elec which are highly interesting, but first

tric Company's pavilion,

The general pavilion where the pre useum with its interesting ecllection of local and foreign objects of antiquity are also amongst the outstanding sights of the Fair. There are four pavilions for catering and refreshments, & Sports Pavilion lacking nothing for the sports- man, tobacco, hosiery, picture and numer

ous other pavilions.

A Dutch Effect.

A high capstan-shaped construction, whitened, thatched-roofed, with 2 cleverly-constructed windmill presents a perfect Dutch scene. Nearby there is a lake, which adds to the effect.

The lake has been made on the grounds, and those who find pleasure in rowing are catered for.

about o'clock on Saturday afternoon tion of the surtaxes went on board and decked with streamers, and crowds of ducts of the Colony are shown, and the asked the Captain certain questions and pedestrians, soon after tin, made their demanded to see the manifest. The Cap-way to the Fair grounds. tain, not knowing the exact position, When His Excellency, Admiral Hugo de complied with the requests. When he la Lacerda (the acting Governor) arrived, came on shore he reported the matter students of the Lyceum in their academic to the French Consulate and informed robes were gathered on the platform the Consul that enquiries had been made nearby, the band of the Selasian Orphan as to when the ship would leave, Canton age was in attendance, and played the Thereupon the French Consul sent several French, bluejackets on board, but Those seated on the platform with His the Chinese officials did not put in Excellency were the Rev. Dr. A. J. Gomes second appearance.

(the Acting Bishop), Commander Ivans Mr. Eugene Cher'a note, explaining Ferraz, of the Republien, Mr. F. W. that the examination was largely Carey (Commissioner of Customs), Mr. to prevent enemy D. Rodrigues, Mr. Carlos Alves (President agents from entering Canton has al-of the Committee), and Comendador Lu ready been published. According to Lin loc.. Others present were Col. JA. the Canton Gazette the foreign Consuls Santos (Chief of Staff), Capt. Silvestric, have replied to this note recognising Mr. F. J. Gellon, Mrs. and Miss Carey, the examination and stating that the Mr. C. Cabral and the Misses Cabrail, search does not impede the passage of Mr. J. M. Braga, and Mr. Castro e Albu vessels under their flags, between com- querpue (Consul for Portugal in Hong. mercial ports. The ohcial text of this letter from the foreign Consuls is not

His Excellency, in the course, of a long to hand and it would appear that there address, expressed regret that two pre has been some misunderstanding. It vious Governors of the Colony, who had seems difficult to believe, in the cir- taken very much interest in the objects cumstances, that the foreign Consuls of the Fair were not present, Contiou- would officially notify the Canton Government that the examination des from an industrial and commercial stand journal, d Patrin was on sale during the

ing, he spoke of the possibilities of Macao not impede the ships when considerable exception appears to have been taken point, and was sanguine that the future to the examination on the very ground, Prospects of the Colony were bright. He also expressed thanks to all who had worked in organising, the Fair, and to the

There were three buildings in "Tang Yuan, one central and two side wings, in addition to many matsheds and an administrative building a little further back on the left of the main group of structures.

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The Tung Yuan, or East Garden, built some 20 years ago, was at first intended as an amusement park and a zoological garden. The substantial buildings were used as restaurants and sometimes for meeting places, weddings, and other cerc monies of semi-public character. For a time the Chinese Parliament, ousted from Peking and coming to Canton, used it as a temporary meeting place. The owners,

investment and it has changed hands several times...

British Advertisements.

kong).

Children's' Games.

Children have all the sport they desire. There are merry-go-rounds, a big wheel, a menagerie, and toys galore. There is also a cinema, and a theatre, where a vaudeville troupe from Manils will give nightly performances. Another pavilion is reserved for Chinese plays.

"A Patria."

A special edition of the local Macao day. Its contents were wholly devoted to the interests of the Colony, special articles being written by residents.

In its columns appeals were made to the people to make the Fair a success, and to do all in their power for the. Local poeta found expression for their sentiments, and sang of the Colony, its past and its future. One poem was en- ...titled the Dream of Macao."

A few days ago a British merchant visitors for their attendance. Concluding sent an advertisement to a Chinese news. he said that the Government hoped to however, have never found it a profitable paper which is believed to be a purely make it an annual event, and would not furtherance of the Colony's interests. Government organ. The advertisement begrudge the spending of 820,000 for that was refused and a reply was sent that the purpose, as they considered it to be a paper would not print any British ad good speculation. (Applause.) rertisement although it would accept any

300 Years Infancy. advertisements that were not British.

The Rey. Dr. A. J. Gomes (the acting Complaints of discrimination of this kind have been made to the Canton Bishop) congratulated the authorities on Government, but the Government always the success of the organisation which had ask for the fullest procis and the matter enabled the Fair to be held.. He referred never seems to get much further than thut..

Recently, the Canton Strike Committee

· have been using it as their business head- quarters and as a prison for the confine- ment of persons accused of having violat ed the anti-British boycott rules.

The French Banque de l'Indo-Chine had a mortgage on the property, but this mortgage was questioned by the Kuo. mintang authorities.

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The Scene at Wight, There was remarkable scene at night,

of the Fair. The grounda yere filimiz- and the residents entered into the spirit to the past glories of the old country; ated, and the gunboats together with all Macao, he added, was now rising out of the Portuguese boats went into the new Rival Labour Parties.

ita infancy which had lasted for 300 years Port, and were lit up with vari- Fights between different classes of awakening with vision and determina-coloured lights from stem to stern En

tion. He also referred to the cordial thusiasm was rampant everywhere, in the workers are frequent. There was con ARRESTED AS A SPY.siderable excitement on Shaki two days relations which existed between the harbour, in the streets, and particularly

ago when opposing factions came into Portuguese and the Chinese.

The charge for admittance to the conflict. There was a regular set to insidered that a great and prosperous future 50 the Fair.

awaited THE which curgels were used and two una Rodrigues, the President of the grounds was only five cents.

fortunate fellows were left dead on the Municipal Council, expressed the hope usual lethargy, could only be surprised Those who have known Macao in its roadside.

that the Fair would be an advertisement at the enthusiasm pervading everywhere Mr. Wong Ching Wel.

for Macao.

yesterday. It was a remarkable change; Although it has been stated that Mr.

A Beam of Light.

it was a gesture of faith, which seemed Wong Ching Wei was on his way to "Canton, I hear from an official source Mr. C. Alves, Chief of the Port Works to herald a vigorous future, one of that the last heard of him was that he and President of the Fair Committee, determined endeavour, and eventual suc A Shamen correspondent writes:- was in Paris undergoing an operation spoke of the love which the Portuguese cass

If only to visit the Fair, to view the On October 25th a Chinese Secretary to

for appendicitia. He may be en route bad for Macao, and of the mercantile

acumen of their ancestors. Continu spectacular, scene, the artistic structures, the office of the Salt Gabelle came up by now but nothing is certain.

ing, he said that after many years of the works of art displayed, Macao is well the Lungahun from Hongkong, He was

vicissitudes, there "was now appearing a worth a visit now.

CHINESE SECRETARY OF

SALT GABELLE.

RELEASED AFTER SECURITY IS GIVEN.

seized as a spy and taken into eustody MR. EUGENE CHEN'S SON" AND by the police.

WOE

+

Mr. Loureiro, the Commissioner of the Salt Gabelle, used his utmost endeavours to get the innocent man released. There

& great

and finally pow-wow

The man accurity had to be provided. was set free on November 3rd.

The situation on the water-front is the same and would-be passengers by the British boats are still being turned away from the wharves.

Rumour is growing steadily among the Chinese that General Chiang Kai Shek

is dead,

DAUGHTER.

POPULAR PASSENGERS ON THE

** CITY OF CAIRO.

to Canton.

CHINA MERCHANTS S.N. CO..

DEMONSTRATION BY THE

SEAMEN'S UNION.

hold a huge demonstration at noon to-day (Friday) in front of the East Garden.

The resentment of the seamen has been aroused by recent actions of Director Fu Shiu Ngan of the Chinese Steam Naviga- tion Company, who is charged with, first, the offering of the service of his vesseli A Shameen correspondent writes: An free to Sun Chuan-Fang for the trans- attempt is being made by some of the port of troops to Kiukiang, and second, extremists to introduce a boycott of all the instigation of the Chief of Police of British ships but there are very many Shanghai to seal up the local branch of dissentients to such a policy even among the Seamen's Union and to arrest the the workers and seamen themselves. The union members who tried to oppose his Seamen's Union, however, are organising action after the accident of the 4.8. a demonstration against the China Mer-Kang Tung, chants' Steam Navigation Company's It has been decided that the united vessels now for some alleged political strength of the seamen throughout the country, will be mobilized to oppose the The Canton Gazette writing on this Navigation Company, A number of. subject says: As a first step in an orateam launches and motor boats hava ganized protest of the seamen against the been made ready for a demonstration Chinese Steam Navigation Company, the along the Canton River. The workers on Seamen's General Union in Canton will | All ateamers will stop work for the day.

Mr. Pergy Chen and Miss Sylvia_Chen,'| the son and daughter of Mr. Eugene Chen, the acting Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs in Canton, were passea- gors from England by the City of Cairo which arrived on Saturday morning They stared at the Metropole hotel while in Hongkong and subsequently proceeded Mr. Percy Chen was educated in Eng The Chinese merchants and shop land and has been admitted as a bar keepers, who have to bear the brunt of rister-at-law, Miss Sylvia Chen, it is the greatly increased taxation, are groan-understood, was travelling from Trinidad ing under the burdens, There are the and only stayed in England for a short reason. surtaxes to pay, an increase in likin dues while on holiday. and other taxes of all sorts. If this Both Mr. Percy Chen and his sister system continues it is feared that the were very popular on the City of Cairo cace flourishing trade of, the Port will and made many friends among the be ruined,

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