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TUG-O'-WAR IN CANTON.
THE UNDER-CURRENT OF INTRIGUE.
2 TALK OF RETALIATION FOR
EXECUTIONS.
SEAMEN AND RAILWAYMEN
WITHOUT A LEADER.
[YROM DUX CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. }
The Executions which have taken place in Canton have not had any deterrent effect on the extremists and the "C.Y." or Communist Youth faction are planning some sort of retaliation To guard against pay possible uprising, the Police will allow no more gather- ings of any
character, unless written application with detailed in formation is Sted with the local authorities in advance. A labour
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 26th, 1927
to counter-act the success of the pro-Chiang Kai Shek military- political movement by helping in a general shipping strike. The Canton Police have begun to watch the movement of the sailors on board the junks.
Printers in Canton now have per- svaally to sign a bond agreeing not Lo publish any anti-Chiang Kai Shek literature and to file this with the Felice. The names of all printers unthorized to function are with the Police.
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Canton is to-day under the pro- Chiang Kai Shek militarists, bat
districts eastward
till the
Red," and the many, reparts coming from there indicate that the Peasants Corps are hunting down pro-Chiang agents in the same way as Chinng's militarists are chasing and arresting those supposed to be Red." If all reports to hand are true, the pro-Chiang militarists who have been executed in the East River districts out-number: he "Reds" was have been shot in
Canton City.
THE STRUGGLE IN
KWANGTUNG.
PEASANT CORPS VERSUS LI TSAI HSIN'S TROOPS.
FIGHT FOR THE RAILWAYS.
PRESENTATIONS TO REV. G. R. LINDSAY.
"WE SHALL REMEMBER HIM FOR MANY THINGS."
A MAN OF ENTHUSIASM.
A CHIVALROUS FIREMAN.
MAGISTRATE A LITTLE SCEPTICAL.
FINED $5,000 IN OPIUM CASE.
"Hong Kong is in many respects a very sad plage to leave," said CLEARS HIS FRIEND'S, WIFE.. Mr. J. H. Hunt, Vicar's Warden, making a presentation of a hand- some clock to Rev. G. R. Lindsay, the departing vicar of St. Andrew's,
Kowloon.
The presentation was made last night at the Soldiers and Sailors Club, Kowlcon.
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While the Chiang Kai Shek, anti Red party, secured an easy victory in Canton itself resistance to their regime seems to be general, if some what spasmodic and disorganised, in the country districts of Kwang- tung. In the Eastom district above Poklo and to the north of Pakong
"How often have we to go down hau the "Reds" are resisting theta, the docks to say 'goodbye' to attempts of the Canlon military to some one going home, feeling that disarm them or curb their, intuence
wo shall never see them again!" in the Kuomintang Party.
"To-night we have met to situation around Shekiang and be-
goodbye to one who has been con road Thingyuh," is extremely obnected with this Church for seven scure, no news having come in for several days as the telegraph wires have been cut by the "Reds.”
Wachos City, once the strong hold of General Chen Chiung Mia
The
Mr. Hunt added.
"bid
But
years. Hong Kong is a place of sojourn; some of us pass on, and our passing is not noticed. many leave an impression behind that comes up time after time. I think we shall remember Mr. Lind
Something in the nature of a sonsation was caused at the Central Magistracy yesterday, when Chinese, who was not at that time charged in connection with the offence came forward and admitted the ownership of 200, tacia of pro pared opium.
His action axonerated a Chinese
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woman, residing at No. 432. Queen's Road Central, who was originally charged before Mr. R. E: Lindsell with possession of the drug. The man, who was later placed in the dock, came forward and said he did not want to see his friend's wife sent to gaol for an offence which he had himself committed.
This
Mr. D. McCallum, who was doi fending the woman when she was One of the most amusing stories
charged with possession of the strike is now an illegal act, and any
now being circulated in Chinese
drug, stated that the position was walk out without the full consent circles is that Mrs. Liao Chung a former "anti-Red leader, say for many things, expecially for
a little difficult. Accused was a of the authorities will be considered Hoi, widow of the late Mr. Liao expectal to be the centre of a his enthusiasm. It is no joke to be Northern Chinese and bad pot bret enthusiastic in Kowloon; in fact, here very long. The opium was FLA A movement towards "counter-Chung Hol (ope time the foremost struggle.
Bolshevik leader in South China and Re-inforcements from the 4th and you are, not very popular if you given her to keep by a man who revolution:" On the evenings of
founder of the Peasants League 7th Amy Corps from Canton we are enthusiastic, for people do not
was her husband's friend, April ford and 24th more alleged movement), is becoming white" going northwards to attack the want to be disturbed Religion is
man was willing to come forward "Reds" were arrested and some Mrs. Liao and Madame Sun Yat Reds," while the 20th Division of not popular in Hong Kong; people and claim the opium which he had secret executions. are said to have Sen, two members of the women's the 4th Corps are going to Shaktan, leave, it behind them in England, left with the woman because he
thinking that they can gather up the taken place, but" na official confir- division of the Central Executive Suatong, Sheklung, Tsengship.
was changing his ship. Committee, have been engaged in War between the "Reds threads again in perhaps five years.. mation has been given of this.
Kusminting political activities for the rest (Peasant Corps agaimt
We will wish Mr. Lindsay and Among the **Beds executed
A considerable time. Her friends the People's Volunteers) has recom- his family a wonderful future, with publickly were two former Hong state that Mrs. Liao, like Eur Fomenced around Shiukwan and fight big opportunities for all of them." Kolig girl workers One Lo Tai and others, is virtually a prisonering has been going on since the (Applansc.) Mui, 18 years old, a victim of last in Hankow, and that the military e9ad The "Reds" are busily re-
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Saturday's military exécution, was in a knitting factory in Hong Kong before the July, 1995, strike; and the other, Tang Kum Tai, 19 years old, arrived in Canton only a few days before. They are said to have been illiterate, and probably did not know what they had been arrested
for.
and
escort with which she is provided is cruiting bandita for anti-Chians nothing more nor less than a gaard Kai Shek campaign. Reports from to prevent her departure for Nan- the North of Kwangtang are most king. Many Chinese believe that confusing. It appears that some these stories are circulated simply regular Kuomintang troops there to "white-wash" the former col- are not supporting General Chisag leagues of M. Borodin. One report Kai Shek and opposing "anti-Bed" is to the effect that Mrs. Liao is troops. now taking refuge in the American Consulate at Hankow. Mr. Liao,
The serve on the Canton-Fan- kow Railway northwards
from
Mr. Hant then made the presen- tation of a handsome clock with Westminster chimes.
His Worship He is willing to stand the racket
Mr. McCallum: Quite. This woman is his friend's wife and he does not like to see her suffer for any misdemeanour on his part....
Brought into Court, the mac was described as fireman on the as
"We want you to be reminded | Or. Tung."
In reply to his Worship, the man of St. Andrew's, not necessarily every time the clock strikes," readmitted he had brought the opinn marked Mr. Hunt, "But we want from Macao,
His Worship directed that the man be charged and brought back in Court.
you to have something in your home to remind you of Kowloon.".
The inscription on the clock was
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it is said, was born in San Fran Wangsha now goes no further than as follows: cisco and was, therefore, an Ameri- can citizen.
Sunkai, the line beyond being in
Chinese seamen belonging to the
control of Reds". The Reds" Unions in Canter and Hong Kong The detention of Mr. Kan Kum have also captured the Canton-San- have been most reluctant to talk shek, sometime a councillor of the shui Line above the Siutong Station. about their organized affairs during Kuomintang in Canton, by mili Between Biutong and. Samshui, the the last few days. Most of them tarists in Shanghai, is reported in tracks are torn in a number of say that they are not leaders and, Canton. Mr. Kan, before mixing; places. The 45th Regiment of the therefore, are unable to deay or with the Prince" clique of the 5th Corps in Canton is being sent confirm the rumour that they are Kuomintang in politics, was adver against the said "Reds" who are about to stage a general strike with tising manager of Nanyang Brothers mainly members of the Peasants the railway workers in order to Tobacco Company. So far Mr. Corps and dismissed employees of interfere with the programme of Kan's arrest has not been corria the line. action of General Li Tsai Hsin. A
ed. number of Chinese consider that General Li Tsai Hsin is not an ardent supporter of Chiang Kai Shek but is simply working for himself and his Kwangsi mili- tarists.
The strikers in Canton, who were one time acting as pickets in the' anti-British boycott, are to be dr handed at an early date and every
CHINESE LAW STUDENT CONVICTED.
Presented to the Rev. and Mrs. G. R. Lindsay by the Vestry members of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, in appreciation of seven years devoted service. April, 1927.
Mr. Lindsay's Thanks. It is very difficult at such mo ments to voice one's thoughts ade quately," said Mr. Lindsay, "and in anything like good form.
? I was rather cheered a moment ago when I thought that, with all my faults, I have left my mark at St. Andrew's. I spilt a bottle of ink here once. (Laughter.)
"On the day I arrived I found a gathering similar but smaller than
one will be glad to see the end of BOUGHT PAPERS TO AMUSE this. I can only be grateful to you
this body of organised idlers. The So far the "Reds" in Canton-Extraordinary Commission now ad. who are mostly railway workers ministering "Canton has decided to and seamen are unable to fcd a borrow 83,000,000 from the commer standard bearer to raise the revolt cial hodles in Caston and pay each against "Chiang Kai Shek, and the idler 880 (balance of 8100 each pro- general strike may, mised them) as a final settlement. threatened
The The Commission expects to repay therefore, never eventuais. "Prince," otherwise Mr. Sun Fo, the lean by forcing every house is aid to have disappointed them holder in Canton to contribute two all, as no word of enquiry has come months' house rental. from him regarding the welfare of The Canton Police have been busy his loyal "comrades" who are during the last few days collecting "literature" and de being driven away. On the night of Bolshevist the gard, several hundred of the stroying it. "Reds" attempted to regain their ground within the Yueh-Han Rail- way yard at Wongsha, west of Catton, but they were beaten off. The "comrades" of the "Prince" on the Chinese Section of the Canton-Kowloon Railway are mak- ing trouble, and service on this line is still interrupted.
To ease the situation in Canton, all free boarding and lodging houses
of the Canton Strike Committee are to be fully resumed. For a time
it was thought that these haunts
of idlers would be abolished site.
gether. Although the old leaders
of the Strike Committee are said
HIMSELF
FINED FOR HAYING ANTI- FOREIGN PROPAGANDA.
and to God for the liberties and privileges that have been granted to me while I have been here. In "addition to the handsome monetary gift from the vestry and apart from this beautiful token of friendship 1 go away a far richer man than
A Hakka Chinese, who described himself as a student at a law cut- lege at Canton was the defendant was when I carne. I am exceeding in a case heard before Mr. Bly glad that you have associated Lindsell at the Central Magistracy my wife and my children with me yesterday, in which he was charged for there is one thing that we have with possession of posters cn which endeavoured to do while here to wers cartoons and statements of an create the family spirit. anti-foreign character.
After hearing the case, his Wor- ship imposed s fine of $250, with the alternative of four weeks in
prisonment.
Aller examining the drawings the Magistrate remarked. seemed to be rather, amusing.
that
they
Mr. Chen Fu Muh, Commissioner of Agriculture and Labour in Can- ton (one time "Red" bat now. member of the Chiang Kai Shek party), has been permitted to re- sign. It is hoped by many that, if
To accused: Do you admit that a more moderate oficial takes his these anti-foreign posters were all post the Canton, Christian College'
found in your possession ?—Yes. and other foreign institations which
Why did you bring them here have been closed owing to labour
I bought them on board the tyranny and inadequate police pro-Fatihan from a news boy to amuse tection may be able to re-open. myself on the voyage. I did not
Mr. Lum Chib Min, a former know it was an offence to bring managing director of the Tuch-Han them here. Railway in Canton, who has been
Why are you here at alam
in custody for the alleged assaine on my way back to my home in
tion of late Mr. Lino Chung Hoi, Swatow. There is no direct boat has been pardoned by the Extra-from Canton ordinary Commission and will short- ly be released.
to have been driven from Canton, sima 4,000 idlers still need free board and lodging.
According to the latest informa The much-advertised demonstra tion to hand, not only the seamen tien in honour of the success of the of steamers but also those on junks"anti-Red" campaign in Canton, on Canton waters are being asked postponed several times already, is
(Continued on next Volumn). now fixed for April 7th.
I have been offered and have
accepted-the living of St. Saviour's Church, Everton, Liverpool, and I sim lacking forward to beginning work on September 1st in a church with a very large membership.
About half an hour later he was brought up in Court charged with being in possession of the 999 tacks of prepared opium.
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His Worship You admit that the opium was under your eau-
troit
Defendant: A friend asked me to take it down bere and promised to give me 20 cents for every tacl.
Hia Worship: Why did you leave it in this woman's charge1-Sho is the wife of a good friend of mine, so I left it at her house for
a while.
What did you intend to do with "it ?--I meant to hand it to another ship bound for Singapore,
Mr. Lindsell naked the Police if there was any reason for them to disbelieve the man's story, and was informed that the authorities were satisfied it was true.
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Chivalry Or Not? Mr. McCallum.
There is one comment I would like to make, and that is on the chivalrous action of this man in coming forward. A your Worship knows, in cases of this sort, the woman invariably is made to pay the penalty. Here is a man, however, who comes forward and tells your Worship frankly and candidly that
His Worship I understand that the husband is a friend,
Mr. McCallum: No doubt, and
he has made use of that friendship, bat as soon as he sees that they are likely to get into trouble he steps forward chivalrously and takes the entire blame on himself.
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It may not be His Worship: entirely chivalry. The husband may have something to do with it.
The man was fined $25,000, with
I curry away with me, amongst all the treasured memories of St. Andrew's, the greatest of all-the the alternative of 18 months' hard testimony that I have received from labour, and the woman, under the men and women who have been circumstances, was fined only $60, helped spiritually in their lives dur- or four weeks.
ing my ministry here." (Applause.)
An interesting entertainment by Scouts, school children and mem bera of the Young Men's Club pre- ceded the presentation.
"HOSPITAL COMFORTS.”
Detective Inspector Reynolds said
The Committee begs to acknow. the posters were found between clothing in the accused's bag. ledge with many thanks receipt of Accused was an educated man- 6 cases of miscellaneons Hospital student of the Law College at Comforts from the Joint Council Canton and ought to have known of The Order St. John "end"
The British Red Cross Society."
Beiler.
AN ARMED ROBBERY.
MACDONNELL ROAD HOUSE ENTERED.
Entering No. 20, Macdonnell- Road, yesterday afternoon, about the tin hour, when there was only one Chinese women in the resi idence, three men, one of whom was armed with a knife, stole and de- amped with property to the value of 392.
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The usual measures of intimida- then were employed, and the stolen property comprised $20 in monay and $60 worth of jewellery.
Wm. POWELL, Ltd.
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