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MONEY FOR THE

STRIKERS."

PROPOSED LOAN HANGS FIRE.

MERCHANTS NOT ENTHUSIASTIC,

THE TROOPS.

DISEMBARKATION CONTINUED.

A $1,090,000 CAMP AT SHAMSHUIPO.

REDS STILL ACTIVE IN MANY yesterday, the

DISTRICTS.

The disembarkation of the newly arrived troops continued throughout scene nt. Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, being much the saine as on Sunday and Monday.

On Monday, as reported yester

and took up their new quaters, but The infantry remained on the

[PROST OUR CHINEM CORRESPONDENT.] day, some of the units disembarked

Not only the "Reds," but m bers of families of the “Reds,” tre now liable to persecution.

Mes, Yang The Shi, wife of Mr. Yong Shek Wan, once a well-known Kuo- intang leader and foremost "Red" authority aroundTM“ Swntow, is prisoner at il Kityang District Prison. She mung not be released until her husband is Lake into

custody.

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Movement of troops From Canton City -northward with Changsha in

Huna and Nanchang in Kings

ls objectives appears to be still necessary, and the night trains ou the Yuch-Hau Railway have recent- ly been monopolized by the Army.

As soon as the four divisions of now troops for local defence in

Norowa and the City of Marscilics

The then

were early

overnight,

stir yesterday and preparing to

disembark.

With tunics off the "Tommies" were grouped into "fatigue parties" and busily employed by trundling and carrying away

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th, 1927.

FIRING AT THE "LUNGSHAN."

BRITISH PROTEST,

NO FURTHER TROUBLE.

OUR MODERN FASHIONS.

BETTER THAN GRAND- PARENTS' CLOTHES.

WAS

FOR THE SERVICES.

THREE ENTERTAINMENTS AND A WHIST DRIVE.

LAST EVENING'S EFFORTS.

The number of voluntary workers and entertainers in connection with

Entertainmonts and Welfare Con- wittee has been steadily growing ever since the movement was set on foot. Interest has never flag-

ST. PETER'S Y.M. CLUB QUITE DECIDEDI There was no repetition yesterday of the firing from soldiers near

When the motion "That Modern the Naval and Military Y.M.C.A. Whampoa on bonts passing up and Fashions in Dress are better than down the river. The Taishan was those of our Grandparenta “- not molested in any way. All other put to the vote after an interesting vessels maintained their ordinary debate at the St. Peter's Church schedule and no reports were reeriv Young Men's Club last night, the of any untoward incident. The ladies present all supported it. firing at the Lungsham on Monday. Two young ladies spoke eloquently therefore, appears difficult to under on the subject and stand. The British Consul-General at Canton has lodged a protest with the Canton authorities and has requested an explanation of the out- rage.

A Shameet correspondent writ- Al is stores, anding on Monday says: quipment. The shower at tiffia quiet in the City and the Autho- time cooled the atmosphere and wasitive appear to be firmly in can

tol. There is still, however, con- very much welcomed, the men find Ding it none too pleasant toiling siderable movement of tronps. The away on a humid and living day. City Administrators appear to be shurt of money and their methods Nevertheless the work was got! through acrumpanied by whistling, ¦ of taxation are numerous and novet. sougs, grouses and jokes, the latter All shops possessing scales have to generally at the expense of Chinese pay $1 a month whether they use culies, and other Chinese who the scales or not. watched the busy scenes with in- terest, and some amazement at the out of work a British soldier

ran get done.

Kwangtung are organised, the pre seat mixed military units in thei Provinen will be sent to assist the

The latter part of the day was Nanking faction, necording to a

spent in getting ship-shape in the decision just arrived at in the

quarters while the evening Southern Capital. It will, however, found largs contingents of those į granted leave at the various Ser- vice entertainments, arranged for

be at least six months before the local army is organized.

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last evening.

The "Reds" in the Szeyap dis- trict are still active, and there is a report 'in Canton that they are

AT SHAMSHUIPO. trying to loot Saming City, Sud-

For the last three weeks there ning is the best defended inland have been some 20 men of the town in this district of Kwangtungeneronians at the new Shamshui "Reds" in Swabne are still in Camp acting as a surt of guard control of affairs there and they

over the huts as they have been have commandered food stuffs

completed. Other units have now wholesale.

taken up their quarters there as already detailed in these columns The camp has now been completed | with the addition of Warrant Officers' quarters

Mr. Pang Pai, a "Red" leader and former close friend of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Ras assumed for himself the title of Generalissimo. This is the title enjoyed by the Inte Dr. San for several years in Canton, The Reds" in Kwangtung are still strong enough in a number of cities and towns to have their own quarters and to display notices.

The attempt of the Canton mili- tarists to induce the merchant

The Hong Kong and Canton fer Manufacturing Company have some Chinese agents in the City and one of them was naked by letter to send 20 the of ice daily to the Health Department in order that

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opinion that the present fashion afford easy movement, are more bygienic, more economical, aud, last but not least, they are not a cover. ing for hyperiny

were the crinolines of the Victoria ern. "IF there is anything more abominabo than hypocrisy, I would like to know of it," said one of the ladice. The other lady contended that the modern women are certainly more healthy than their grandmothers were and this she attributed to the freedom afforded by present day dresses.

The debate was presided over by the Rev. Halvard and Mr. W. J. Howard, supported by M. R. S. Jenyna who proposed and seconded the motion. The opposition was led by Rev. W. R. Cannel, A.A., sup ported by Mr. E. R. Price.

Arguing that modern dresses are

Gests might be made to see whether | better than the older kinds, år. the water used in the manufacture Howard gives three reasons in sup

ged from the outset, and despite the setting in of the warm weather Service men is as the enthusiasm of these workers for

keep as ever. special entertainments and a couple Last evening there were three

of whist drives at the different contres, and carried through by different groups of Service enter tainers. The Indies of this Colony were very much to the fore as usual. They have quickly made themselves thoroughly at home with the Service men and are already the best of friends with the new arrivals.

were in the nature of a special web Last evening's entertainments

come to the newcomers quite a num- j her of whom were present in ad- gents from the King's Own Scottish dition to Navy men and contin

Borderers, Cameronians, and other units which have been here for sometime.

At The "Cheer ✪,"

At the Cheer " Y.M.C.A., Chater Rand, there was an excep. tionally, large gathering through the evening. The concert room was ter did a roaring trade in cald packed and the refreshment coun-

drinks and sandwiches.

The special feature of the concert was the community, singing, which alternated with individual tributions. The Service men join-

con-

of the ice was pure. The ice is put of his contention. First, heed heartily in the choruses started,

supplied but whether it is used for testing purposes or for the comfort and convenience of the officials is not known,"

The Shameen correspondeat refvi's} to the arrival of the Lungshan at Canton, after having been fired upon, and confirms the lodging of a protest by the British Consul.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS

TO-DAY.

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and that modern dresses were more hygiene, The coracEN worn ausys were not so tight as they used to be. There were no sleeves in present day dresses and this, he said,

ventiisuon. good for (Laughter.)

Those contributing to the pro- The second point was their greater artistic, attractiveness grarume which had been arranged and the third nu the most in..

by Mrs. Coaten, were Mrs. Richard Sanger and Mr. T. J. Patterson portant point is that of economy. The amount of material saved in

(songs), Mrs. Hend (eukele), Mr. Burnett (recitations) and Mr. W. dresses outed to good deal

N. Fleming

(bumorous in the course of a year, and an old

lognes), fashioned skirt could be made into

accompanist WAS Miss Jung, Dr. C. McCandliss a wardrobe-ful of modern dresses.

also contributed songs, being do companied by Mrs. McCandlits. Among the Service artistes were Mesars. A. W. Pearce, L. Tipple, J. Bell, F. Bush and F. MacCor-

and the entertainment was main How fained without a break for four hours. When some of the men left, others quickly took their seats, and there was not a chair vacant all through.

A Woman's Weapon. Supporting Mr. Howard, Mr. Jenyus sund that dresses were wie

and the very | FORGERY CASE IN CALENDAR.cher weapons in women's armoury

"' necessary" cauteen.

The Criminal Sessions open at the Supreme Court this morning, and two courts will sit.

for the cusnaring of Blet The mack crinoline worn in the days of our grandparents Way certainly not hygenie, as it carried any amount

of dust.

People might argue, he said, that present day dresses may have a sensuous appeal, but it could not be of the Victorian cra. worse than the long thrilling skirt

Civilization, the speaker added,

The

City Hall.

mono-

In St. George's Hall, City Hal there was a whias drive during the earlier part of the evening. Thirty-six tables (144 players, for the most part, soldierà) were oc- cupied, and it is interesting to note that all the prize winners, except one lady, Mrs. Soares, who obtained first

The work of constructing the camp carried out under the Direc- Lor of Public Works and in addi tion to the Departmental work

The calendar contains several done by the Roads, Water, Elec- cases, but it is expected that they tricity and Drain departments, will not take long to dispose of.

Three cases are being tried before there were four large contracts the noting Chief Justice (31r. Justice $1,500,000 so that the money might textural Office of the P.W.D. by of A. K. Joseph, who was com

whom the plans were drawn, mitted for trial at the Central be used to disband the unemployed These contracts included provi. Magistracy last week отд four army of strikers" has not met sion of kitchens, platoon buts, charges, namely: stealing two with the enthusiastic support at

ablution buis, latrines, offices muid cheques belonging to Mr. E. R. sergeants' quarters and mess, guard Dovey, Government Analyst, for first experted. It may take -until-house, cte. Furniture and fittings, ging a cheque for 8930 in the naine the end of June to raise the amount ctc. to kitchens, platoon huts, of Mr. Dovey, of cashing a cheque desired among the shops and fae-officers quarters and bath room, knowing same to be forged, and of warrant officers' quarters, two large forging a letter to the manager of tories in Canton. The militarists Iegimental Institutions and two the Mercantile Bank of India in the themselves are trying to spare for tennis courts.

name of Mr. Dovey. this purpose $2,000,000 from taxa- tion, the proceeds of which usually

guilds to subscribe to a loan of under the direction of the Archi- 3. t. Wood), and these include that should know no chance; it should men with a score of 119, were

goes to them.

The Canton Strike Committee,

Ten weeks ago, the site was barren reclamation ground and now

there stands on it a camp complete for two Lafantry Battalious. Much credit is due both to the contractors and the Public Works Department however, which enforced the anti-for the way they have set about British boycott, are issuing notices their tasks. that the strikers should prepare for each accommodation for 1,008 rat

The two Battalion

camps have disbandment. This would seem to ings, three warrant officers and show that the Committee are ready thirty officers.

The men are housed in huts 120 to comply with the request of the militarists and it is the general opinion that if the present mili tarists are able to maintain them selves in power for three months longer, there will be no difficulty in getting rid of the unemployed who have been enting public rice since June, 1025.

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feet by 10 feet, cach containing 32 men with two cubicles for sergeants. Each Company has its own kit then, dining halls, Battalion rooms and latrines and there is one Regi- mental Institute containing teen, restaurant, reading room, games room, theatre and corporals'

roojn.

can-

The Officers' lines stand by them- selves and consist of Headquarters" Mess to each Battalion, with six huts each containing fivo rooms and

room.

With the exception of two

be able to see and admire the human form in a proper and decent attitude of mind.

Mr. Jenyns further stated that if men would dress well and use clothes as one of their weapons to

share women, many happier war riages would be the result.

Barbarte

For the opposition, the - Stev. Cannel said that the subject was It will be remembered that last daring one, and it was a surprise week the accused admitted the for that neo should bother themselves gery, but added that it was com about a woman's dresses unless they mitted under very pressing cirpaid for them. Talking of economy, cumstances.

he said it reminded him of a grand that she wore one fifth of the are father saying to his granddaughter age of clothes her grandmother had

The two other cases comprise a

and Д

charge of bribery against a Chinese, charge of manslaughter against another Chinese.

To be heard before the acting Puisne Judge (Mr. P. Jacks) there are five cases.

worn.

the Cameronians. Rifleman Boorman obtained the first men's prize, on cut, with a score of 136, and Rifleman Stewart came third with 134. The consolation" prize went to Bandsman Kirk.

Among the ladies present WAS Lady Clementi, who kindly dis

tributed the prizes at the conclusion of the drive.

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Following the whist drive there excellent entertainment provided by the ever popular Squeakettes in charge of Mrs. C. Russell Brown. The "Squeak- ettes," by the way, are giving a matinece performance at the Helena May Institute next Thurs- day (May 20th) at 6.30 p.m.

Beamen's Institute.

were

At the Seamen's Institute, Praya Mr. Cannel also criticised modern East, Miss V. Capell and her fashions on the ground that they popular "J-Pans" were not unlike the gars of auvages sible for entertaining a big audience

The J-Pana A Chinese is charged with a

"The of Service men. who liked bizarre colours. breach of the deportation order modern fashions in women's dress have given several entertainments and another Chinese with house-

are certainly reverting to barbaric since the recent influx of Naval breaking and larceny. The other

We should im and Military Forces, and their ap he said. type," three cases concern Chinese prison. prove and not debase ourselves pearance on any stage is always ere charged with committing robin fashion, and whether we should welcomed, and they were given a hery by two or more,

go back to the garden of Eden or fine reception last night. On Monday there in a case of not, remains to be scen," he added. The full party comprised :-V. alleged kidnapping to be tried be fore the Chief Justice.

·LADY DRIVER FINED...

EXHIBITION OF NOVICE DRIVING.

Chinese merchants in Swatow will be asked to raise another loan of a bath Battalion there is $1,000,000, noininally for the par- pose of disbanding the unemployed Chunam tennis court, completely. there..

mired in, laid out in the space he The leaders of the Kuomintang, tween the Officers quarters.

meeting at Nanking. have The sergeants have. a large mosa wired in Canton that every protec- complete for cach Battalion. guard Essex car, No. 2270, appeared be Miss Rocha, the owner of an tion possible should be given to the Canton Christian College so that houses, two cavity wall food stores fore Major C. Willson yesterday on the College may reopen its regular and two institute kitchens, which a traffic summons charging her are built of brick and tiled, the with driving at an excessive spoed The Wan Ying College at Honam, camp is built in American pine with along Morrison Hill Gap Road, on

patent waterproof roofing, each hut the 7th instant. Canton, is to be suspended tem having concrete floors.

Sergeant Hopkins said that the porarily owing to the refusal of its headmaster to comply with the de mands of his students. The stu dents numer more than 400:

classce.

A tow-bont plying between Canton City and Hokshan was during the week-end successful in warding off two pirate attacks without suffer ing serious damage. The crews of two-boats in these days return the fire of attacking vessels because the #red" flag is now regarded as the standard of Bolshevism which is officially condemned. Previously the red flag was the standard under which the regular troops operated.

P.

The same speaker touched upon Capell, M. Gittins, A. Steel, E. music, art and religion. The Rose, I. Berry, P. Capell, modern conception of religion, he Gittins, E. Woolley, R. Wong, N. said, is most barbaric. Spiritualism Kelly, C. D. Lake, A. W. Ramsey, is the highest barbaric type. It was G. Bond, I. Schierhorst, F. P. Len- stated that in criminal enquiry, the festey, G. Arnold, D. Kelly, and R. Police should be given a medium Woolley

For the most part their pro to help them, and this, the speaker contended, is not at all unlike the gramme consisted of dance num witch doctor of the savage Indians.bers, each dance being quite differ- ent in character and performance While he could not speak in European favour of modern dresses worn by to the others and altogether it was

ladies the

polished performance. present a very fashions of Chinese ladies were cer-There was also songs and, other Among other items were special tainly better than their grand numbers. mothers, for they are not crippled numbers by Miss Violet Capell, supported by other members of the in this old fashioned way.

Company

At Kowloom. At the "Better 'Ole" Y.M.C.A.,

A "Bocial Kowloon, there was a camp bed placed by a window and dant should not have skidded from Victorian era was so era of serious and to-night there promises to be. there is a private locker for each side to side as she did, had she been nose. He condemned the brimless an excellent concert arranged by driving at a reasonable speed. He hat worn by the ladies at the pre- Mr. J. H. Hunt, the Secretary of man.

estimated the spend at between 20 sent time, and said that garters the European Y.M.C.A.

produced varicose veins. High and 28 miles an hour.

Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios heels made thick ankles. The rapid for the defence, said that the de- changes in woman's fashions now- fendant and had only recently adays caused friction between learned how to drive, and this fact struggling husband and a wife who was pleaded 'as an extenuating cir- would sacrifice everything to keep cumstance.

Victorian Seriousness. Supporting the opposition, Mr. The comfort and health of the time was 0.30 p.m. when a lot of men appears to have been a prim-race traffic was about. The road Price said that clothes were an in- ary consideration. Each man has was wot at the time, but the defendication of character and that the

"Considering the speed at which the work has been done and the materials available, the work is all that can be desired.

The entira cost of the camp,

including roads, draine, nullahs, electricity, etc., is stated to be in the neighbourhood of 1,000,000- which bill has been tooted by the Military authorities.

His Worship imposed a fine of $10.

pace with fashion.

The motion was carried by 33 votes against 7.

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Friday night, is Scotch night at Cheer O.'

It is probable that with the hot weather there will not be so many indoor entertainments, although the Service Y.M.C.A.s. will be open every day and evening to the men, but efforts will be made to arrange outdoor functions.

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