DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL.
A SIGN OF PEACE.
REPORTS FROM HANKOW.
TROUBLES OF THE RED LEADERS.
PROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT]
As a sign of peace" after the ousting of Reds, the Canton people will revive the dragon-boat festival on the 5th day of the 5th moon, this year (June 4thy. In the past, the dragon boat racing in Canton Harbour was a popular sport, but since Kuomintang rule, it has been banned, and the festival has been held outside the Harbour lizita.
Canton is circulating widely a Tepert that Mr. Tang Yin Tat, a foremost ted" and at one time. an associate of General Chiang Ka Shek n the Kuomintang Army, has been arrested in Hankow by "anti Reds." Mr. Tang was foru erly director genera; of political aftans in die Koomintang Army. The mobs in Bankow, it is said, are now asking for the execution of Mr. Tang.
Canton is also informed that Mr. George Hsu Chien, The Hankow Minister of Justice and a chief of the Communists Party in Central China, is now a fugitive. Reports from Japan indicate that the Hat- number of huw faction agents in Japan who are working! in various ways for the downfall of
the Kuomintang.
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It is feared among the leaders-in Canton that there are still Jango in Nanchang groups of Reds" capable of creating trouble and troops are constantly being dis patched from Kwangtung both tol Hanan and Kiangsi.
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After closing for a week as protest against further war taxe- tion on cinema shows and uther
Forms +f enteinurut, these places of atuusement re-opened on Friday in Canton.
The Kuomin
1ang authorities at first put a tax on all admission tickets hat now it is proposed to abolish the tax ou tickets costing less than 50 cents. The tax on persons and organiza- 1ious possessing arms and armwa tion for self-defence, in Canton and district will again be enforced, if the remotealation of the mili tarists is accepted.
SEAMEN'S UNION DISSOLVED.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION.
S.C.A.'S COMMUNIQUE TO
Enion
CHINESE PRESS.
THE
As reported in the Daily Press the Hong Kong on Saturday Branch of the Chinese Seamen's was raided by the Police and closed. The following is the communique dealing with
isaned by the Secretariat mattre of Chinese Affairs to the Chinese
newspapers:
the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 30th, 1927.
A HIGHLAND PAGEANT.
REELS AND HORNPIPES.
K.O.S.B. AT KOWLOON.
Every one likes to heard a good military band; but a military brass band will not always draw a crowd of nearly 800 people to au open air performance in Hong Kong. Only the promise of the martial skirt of the pipes, and the roll of drums can do that.
On Saturday night the full band of the 2nd Batin. King's Own Scot-
1, Hallitus, Secretary for Chitish Burderers with pipers and Affairs, am directed by the dancers performed until midnight Government 16 publish below the at the Kowloon Cricket Club-a dix- reason why the Chung Wa. Hoi Yuen Kung Ip Lan Hop Tsung ture that would have taken place Wai (Chinese Seamen's Union on Empire Day but for inclement has been dissolved.
weather.
As enquiring show, the Chung Wa Hai Yuen Kung Ip Lan Hop Tsung Wai is a political society.
Among officers present were Lt.- Cul. L. J. Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.O.;
NO. 3 BRITISH GENE- RAL HOSPITAL.
THE DIOCESAN BOYS SCHOOL.
CHANGES EFFECTED,
Two months ago
the Army
Authorities took over the Diocesan Boys School at Homustin in order
transform it into a hospital Many alterations had to be made, and a new storey added, but to-day the work is practically finished and the hospital, with a beds, com- plete in every detail.
The site is almost ideal. It was
chosen with the greatest care by the School Administration and now doubtless the patients who occupy the beds where formerly the rows of schools desks were placed are thankful for the sound judgment displayed.
a pleasing There is
DR. KOTEWALL HONOURED.
CUEST AT CHINESE COM- MUNITY DINNER.
GATHERING OF 240 PRESENT.
There was an assembly of 20 present at the dinner given by the Chinese community at the Yee Wo Restaurant, West Point, on Satur day night in celebration of the con-
ferment on the Hon. Jr. R. H. Kotewall of the C.M.G.
Mr. Li Yau Tsun (Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce) presided, and in addi tion to the guest of honour, there was present among many prominent members of the Chinese community Sir Robert Ho Tung.
There were made, and these were delivered in Chinese, but translations are given below:--
only two speeches
A Tribute.
Mr. Li Yan Taus Baid:-- Dr. Kotewall and Gentlemen, This dinner is given in Dr. Kote wall's honour, not by friends alone, nor by the Chiness merchants, but innity. It is very gratifying to ne to be the chairman of this large and distinguished gathering, com
Many strikes in the Colony dur- the Hon. the Muster of Napier view on three sides-Victoria Peak by all elassrs of the Chinese com-
and Stonecutter's Island, Kowloon Tong asul Bay, and the mountains
of the mainland.
ing the past several years were
Col. Robinson and Major Ogilvie. instigated and handled by it. In 1925 The Union did all within its The first item was the "Retreat," - ceremony often performed in power boldly and opened to stir
strike among the work- the Colony, for there are now three
As a school, the Building accom- to disseminate the
Imperiitary bands here, all with pipers.modated 200 boys on the single **Cherthrow slug
Destroy Hong But never has it appeared more floor. Roughly speaking the accom- 11-1135700 and Hong." It also instituted pickete in Canton to effort a complet.Impressive as it did on Saturday toodation has been doubted for hos-
and
night.
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posed as it in of considerably over 200 hosis. I believe that this is the largest dinner-party ever given in an individual in this honour of Colony, in so far as the number of hosts is concerned. Applause, ) It is evidence of the high esteem. and respect in which Dr. Kotewal]`
is universally held; and the reason
for this popularity is to be found
in his ever readiness to help others, especially the poor and nevily. (Applause.)
Dr. Katewall has been one of our
pital purposes. What used to be lny rest of British goods: a plan
From a dini corner of the ground the big hall" bas hecoine which if successful would have rained tens of thousands of Chi
where the pipes and drums waited spacious ward containing 60 beds urge in the Colony. It has also
a rolling tatton; then, sud in which the only appearance of spread in Hong Kong seditious came propaganda with the object of denly the pipes burst into a wild incongruity is a stage at one end promoting Commutenisin. In the skirling and down arched the and a gallery with tiers of seats two representatives on the Legis- recent movement of the Kwong
lative Council for nearly four From this gallery, bow-
years. He has been untiring in Tung Government to eliminate pipere in the glory of the brillinatabave. The Communists, the Union has Roya: Stuart. tartan, followed by
ever, convalescents will be able to his devotion to duties: he has actually offered resistance and the drummers in the dull, modest look down and gloat over their less serificed much of his private busi representing their
tartan of the Leslies. Every nau Hankow, has issued a notice,
fortunate comrades. Another wardess, and he has given almost all bis time to the public. (Applause.) stating that the liad Union had his plaid over his left shoulder; of ag4 beds is at present occupied by W the unprecedented crisis has been removed to Hankow sporran and kilt swinging and R.A.M.C. men who will later take broke out in the Colony two years R4/ that they will
silver buckles glittering upon this
their quarters in barracks in ago, there was alarm and anxiety organisatiost except
Among the community, but thanks course of erection on the football to the able guidance of Dr. Kote. that at Hankow as their lead white jacket. Veion. As all such movements Here they come, drumsticks fly
ground. Special accommodation wall and Sir Shou San Chow, have shown, the Seamen's Unioning like kubkerríos : At they will be provided for the Indian Hong Kong successfully weathered
Bujou at
וויזייין
גיוון
has clearly revealed itself as
for the political organisation purpose of promoting extreme Comununisa.
is not dangerms to the general of tutuloy, but is also the enemy of the jearable ection of its own mendese On account of this, the Government has declar ed on the 26th day of May, 1927. that the Union is illegal and issued an order to have it dis solved. The Government has in this matter taken action which must stand, but will have no objection to the reorganisation of any lawful union by any law- abiding seamen in Hong Kong. whether they were menibets of the all Tuton or not, on the end- tion that they will not use again the game of the old Union that has been dissolved, that the end
head struts the drum major, spin- ning his nuce with uncanny skill. The drum major and his band are magnificent automatons-smart and biiliuos
personnel alongside.
The South Block of the Diocesan
black ronsists of a
School building is to be devoted solely to the use of officers. This Bumber of single rims and two-and-four bed wards, each surrounded by enclosed verandahs. Rooms have also been set aside for the use of the 22 And the pride is nursing sisters who live in four the greater that they are in a houses provided for them in Kow
Scot and Sassenach alike must thrill with pride as they see one of the most splendid sights in a splet did--but Father drab-post-war British Army.
strange land.
After the Retreat " Came a selection by the brass band under Bandmaster W. H. Fitzearie, and a plative piccolo solo by Musician A. McKenna-two items that were Fusen sein Hong Kong subject almost as heartily received as the
pipe music.
ather purposes.
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loon Tong Electric fans have been installed throughout the building. drug store and dispensary have been installed and there is also a fully equipped operating theatre.
On the second Hoor is a chapel that will seat at least 100 men. The chapel contains an alter and
an American organ.
the storm. This was indeed a great servier. (Applause.)
seven years.
were
At the time of Dr. Kotewall's appointment as a member of the Legislative Council, his rare intel
ret and sound learning already well-known, but very fxw then perceived his capacity us
However, within man of affairs, three months of his appointment, his eulogy was heard everywhere, (Hear, heur.) I have been in busi ness in Hong Kong for Afty years: aud I have been in public life. in a humble way, for about thirty- It has been my ex- perience that those who are learn- ed often lack the requisite quali ties of a practical man, while those who are practicnl seldom poesres the finer qualities which fit men for large affairs. In Dr. Kotowall, and rare combination of the bril however, is to be found the happy
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influence Pier
outside
liant scholar and the able man of It might appear that the con-action. (Applause.) He is cour- Colony, and that the objects. shall be for mutual eronemic as Pipe-jor W. C. K. McKie, struction of such a complete and
ageous and resolute of purpose, sistance and for no political or authough he has never been a substantial hospital signifies the and he acts with decision and calmness. During these two years snilor, danced a jolly sailor's horn-expectation of prolonged use: bat pipe dressed in the uniform of a thoroughness is the way of the of incessant trouble, he has had British Army and expense is not many achievements to his credit. SEAMEN UNCONCERNED.
Jack Tar-the only too rare horn- spared where the health of the They are not generally known to [FROM OUR 'CHINESE PORRESPONDENT, pipe, suggestive of tarred ropes men is concerned. As soon as the the public because he seeks no pub. the building will once more become have worked closely with him and Neither associates of Dr. C. C. and pigtails in the days of Nelson's forces are withdrawn from China licity; bat. a few asunciates who Wu for those of Mr. Eugene Chen wooden walls. The pipe-major was a school. The governors of the have been in almost daily contact. his bornpipe Institution any perhaps chafe a with him know how great they
at the inconvenience were. Perhaps, in Professor Chung Wing Kwong in Charton have
far openly recalled to 80
enused by their ejection but when when times become more normal, President of Associate
Canton shown any sympathy towards the again to the music of one of his little now
they return again to their own they the public may be permitted a Christian College, and Mr. Kiprofessional agitators of the Chi-own pipers.
After two more admirable items will doubtless have cause to be fuller knowledge of his work,
military Tseng Ching, former President of nese Seamen's Union of Hong Kong
Decupation." They will have a two Kwangtung University, in their whose branch was closed by order by the brass band-including a fine thankful for the brief capacity as Members, of the Kue of the Hong Kong Government. cornet solo by Musician H. Latiuerstreged building instead of one
According to a few of the
with comparatively little outlay to -eame the Scottish Fantasin, mintang Educational Commission, Chinese seamen, the formal closing
As themselves. blend of many famous ohl airs, are leaving Canton for Nanking first of their headquarters in Can where a conference will be held. ton and later of the branch in as the pipes entered upon Accompanied by a staff of more Hong Kong will not affect them as "Muirland Willie the Highland than ten, they are leaving Honga on very pick, Lately, they Kong on the 3.3.
Empress say the strength of the Union has dancers took the Boor, finging and Canada, on Jane tet, for Shanghai. heen in the several branch unions whooping in true Highland fashion. The Kuomintang аге sending on board the vessels employing Chi Then came the slow and zelan- orders from Canton to the several nese, and in the numerous seamen's Chambers of Commerce throughout clubs. It is understood that these choly strains of the old
song."
Mr. Chau L. au "anti Red," formerly president of the Sun Yat Sen University in Canton, is seek- ing help from his old friend, ex- Governor Bu Han Min, to restore him to his former post. The pre- sent student body, however, is opposed to him.
nol
the Province for contributions to- branch unions and clubs will carry wards the bonus to be paid to the on, as far as possible along old Juue, 1023, trikers who are still lines. unemployed. The City of Kong. moon has already protested, saying that the amount of $200,000 it has been asked to raise is altogether too large.
Many people petitioned that Mr. Liu Tsoi Pu might be removed from The the Magistracy of Toyshan. Authorities in Canton have made him a member of the Kwangtung Provincial Administrative Council which is a promotion in name, at ledst.
The old practice of asking the police and clerks of the trade guilds to go in a body to different shops in Canton to hasten payment of contributions towards the Kuo- This mintang in being resorted to appears to be effective in a way, but the nuisance to the shop- keepers is considerable.
The Canton City Charity Board has approved of the plan to set aside a part of the Fong Pin Hes pital for a school for blind girls. The Police Commissioner has a list of nearly 240 blind girls whom it
is hoped to send to the school.
The Canton Board of Health is to have a health exhibition and a baby show at the Canton Y.M.C:A. on June 1st.
RIVER LEVELS.
BULLETIN.
KWANGTUNG CONSERVANCY
BOON
dance
"Indian Love Lyrics"
Sky Boat
by the hand was a soothing change from the martial skirling, which immedi ately after recommenced in a wild The pipes reel and Strathspey.
POLICE RESERVE.
SERVICES ALREADY
-OFFERED
Recently we published details of the Government proposal to or ganise an auxiliary force to the Hong Kong Police Force in the form of a Police Reserve.
Police
a few year
The part that Dr. Kotewall play-" in connection with the £3,000,000 Trade Loan is known to almost all. It was generally conceded at the time that his speech was the decid- ing factor in getting the Loan granted; and this remarkable per- formance must have been due to the value ordinarily placed on his aninion by both the English and the Chinese. Applause.) What Bir Cecil Clementi has said of him is perfectly true-that he is equal to any emergency. was indeed happy in its choice of Dr. Kotewall to represent us OR the Legislative Council, and we are fortunate in having him as our re- Presentative in these turbulent and difficult times. (Applause.) As a token of our gladness let us drink to the health and prosperity of Dr. Kotowall.
The Government
It was pointed out that Reserve served throughout the war, but was disbanded at its conclu- and drums made a few preliminary sion. During the crisis of 1092 and
Dr. Kotowall's Reply. turns, then stood before the audi- 1925 a Special Constabulary Force was established, and will still
Speaking also in Chinese, Dr. The Euet River at Sheklang ence foot-tapping to the "Barren serve until the Police Reserve is which rose on May 25th to within | Rocks of Aden."
ready to take over. There will, in KOTKWALL expressed his sincerest ft. Bins. of its highest record fell
The climax catne in a military fact, be no lack of continuity in thanks to his hosts for the honour,
they had done him, and to the After the sounding of the First Post Police while the Reserve is being Chairman for his overwhelmingly kind and eulogistic remarks which West River at Shiabing: May and the boom of a gun, the band formed.
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Dr. Kotowall went on to say that this unusually large and friendly gathering seemed to afford him a good opportunity to Bay & few words on the present situation. Nature has endowed Hong Kong with so many special advantages that it is indisputably the best com
Whatever mercial port in China, As regards the Trade Loan, he temporary setbacks it might ex- perience, he was sure that it could must not claim much credit for it.
never lose its premier position. The result would have been dif ferent if he had not had the whole- (Applause.) As a matter of fact, of Sir Shou Son Chow: or if the be, now on the road to prosperity hearted support and wise guidance he thought that we were, or should However, in spite of appeal had not received the ex- once more. ceedingly sympathetic consideration the resumption of free intercourse of our late Governor, Bit Edward with the interior some months ago, poli. gone
Stubbs and the high officials; or, and of the present improved pol again, if the Loan, after it was tical situation in Kwangtung,
for ministered by the Special Com been very marked. The reason granted, had not been so ably ad improvement in our trade had not mittee which included Mr. Li Yau this was that people who had money. to invest were still holding on to The community should, therefore, it, with the result that much money be grateful to all those he had men remains unproductive, and business tioned. (Applause.) It should also in consequence could not revive. be grateful to His Excellency Sir He earnestly expressed the hops Cecil Clementi who shortly after his that those who were letting their assumption of office, ordered the money lis idle, whether they wors Loan to be administered in a broad- foreignera or Chinese, whether the minded and more liberal spirit. sume they held were large or small, (Applause.) With the assistance of should now release them for legiti this Loan, Hong Kong was enabled mate investment. They would thus to pass through the last two China show in a tangible way their faith New Years without serious financial and confidence in the Colony.- dimenities.
(Applause.)
W. Tea have, offered their services, applause)--and also because Sir Tsun and the late Mr. Ho Fook.
Lastly came the lusty, defantinin as members of a Police Reserve Shou Son Chow and himself had on record 28lt. Tinn.; lowest strains of "Mea of Harlech. Force. H.E. the Governor has the able co-operation of so many North River at Samsbui: May
"Abide with Me, the been pleased to accept the services of their fellow-workers who un- 25th, 18ft. Bin.; May 26th, pipers secured the laat word with of the above named persona, and stintedly, ungrudgingly and without geft. 3ins.; May 27th, 19ft, the haunting air of "Blue Bonnets they are now declared members of any expectation of reward, gave their the Hong Kong Police Reserve services to the Colony.-(Applause.) Bine.; May 28th, still falling; o'er the Border."
under the Hong Kong Police Ro- Unfortunately, owing to the large highest level on record 27ft.
number of such' public-spirited men, 3ina.; lowest 3ft. Sina.
serva Ordinance, 1914,
H.E. the Governor also directs it was not possible for everyone to that the Hong Kong Police Reserve receive the recognition he deser- ved: it was generally, as in his own formed no above. shall be onen to
case, the men at the ton who got other persons desiring to join as
(Continued on next Column.) members.
Perhaps the pipes received a wee bit more notice than the brass East River at Sheklung: May band; but then there is a strange 25th, 13ft. Bina.; May 26th, thrill about the chant of the bag 13ft 3ins.: May 27th, 13ft. piper" wild as the night winds the pan of May 28th, still falling: high-that howl Balachra."
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