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MERITORIOUS SERVICE.

THE RAIDS ON THE "RED"

UNIONS.

SUGGESTED PROMOTION FOR CHIEF OF POLICE.

DR. WU'S NOMINEE FOR SWATOW.

(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. }

Yesterday, July 1st, being the second anniversary of the return of the Kuomintang to power in Can- ton City after the overthrow of the Liu-Yang combine of militarists, the Canton Authorities inade it a public holiday.

All public offices were closed and wil buildings were Le

TWO LEADING REDS ARRESTED.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 2nd, 1927.

THE C.N.C. STRIKE. CORRESPONDENCE.

POSITION UNCHANGED.

BOTH SIDES SILENT.

Two importan" Reds," Yin Chi Hliang and Chung Sze Cheung, alleged to be leaders of the pca- Rants' corps, were arrested in Can- ton yesterday and the day before.

Negotiations between the China It was discovered that the "Reds". Navigation Company and the Chinn were calling a conference of all Coast Officers' Guild have not yet commanders of the peasants' corps been entered into, and the situation Officials of the Province to lay plans for a is, therefore, unchanged, farther campaign against the pre-of both sides are unable to supply sent pro- Nanking regime. The peasants' corps and their "Red"

comrades proclaim that they have an armed strength of over 10,000 The Canton Police consider the dis covery of the "Red" conference and the attempt at an uprising, most important. The authorities are also

keeping an eye on the clubs in the City. Apart from watching for

any information, either because note is forthcoming or breause they consider that the matter les entire by batween the two parties and should not receive publicity it it is possible to avoid it, s

We issued a long statement to the Press on Monday," said Mr.

HONG KONG. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

:

[TO. THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG

DAILY PRESS."]. --

ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.

ATTITUDE OF JAPANESE GOVERNMENT.

HOSTILE PRESS COMMENT.

Sin, shall be very grateful, if you will spare me a little space in your columus to make an appeal on behalf of the Hong Kong Benc-revival of voleni Society.

The Hochi calls attention to the growing feeling in England for a the Anglo-Japanes: Alliance, and expresses surprise at what it calls the very selfish attitude of the British Government. Accord ing to information recrived in

The

Although I am comparatively a newcomer to the Island and I have had the privilege only recently of joining the Committee of the eial quarters, it says, many Con Society, I have been much struck servative papers in Englaud are now by the quality and the quantity of urging the necessity of reviving the the work it achieves. And I have Anglo-Japanese Alliance, and this noticed with regret how little sup view is steadily gaining ground! port the Society receives from the among the British people.

to abrogate the Anglo-Japanese community as a whole. Individuals motives which prompted Britain long list of annual subscribers in Alliance, the Huchi thinks, were W. J. Stokes, secretary of the Hongare very generous hatt we need i

work without wondering ers Guild. And there is no more to say--at any rate, not at present whether it will be able to make two I should like to point out the very heavy duties of the Hon. Secretary, who in fulling this labour of love is practically fiable to be rung up, consulted or

Bagged with the red ensign of the pro-ankow politicians, and "Red" Kong branch of the Marine Engine order that the Society may carry diverse. In the first place, the fact

tivities, the Police are to stop the employment of waitresses in clubs for men only.

The same attitude was maintained

"It is a deadlock," added Me, Stokes, "But when the end comes. it will come suddenly.”

party and the special blue, and white emblem of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen. The Customs. Ilouse also All the "Reds" arrested in Canby the Chinn Navigation Company suspended service for the day.

ton on Wednesday and Thursday General Tang Yin Hua, the Can-have been sent to the Macau Forts. ton Chief of Police, who was re- sponsible for the successful raids on the pro-Hankow or "Red" labour Unions on April 18th and June 28th and 29th and the arrest of nearly 2,000 opponents to

The Nanking

Among the several hundred pri- sonera are many slidents.

"Only two men of a total of ap inproximately 500 have declined to join the strike, but their names are not available. Though the officers are to remain on board for the

on its

ends meet.

sent for every day and at any time, work performed in England by a Relieving Officer.

Looking at the Society, from purely practical point of view,

that Germany and Russin ceased to be her potential enemies in the Far East as a result of the European war and the Russian revolution lea Britain to the belief that she could dispense with Japan's help in this part of the world for the future,

In the second place, the British

favour with the Dominions, which Government thought fit to curry had been regarding the development of the Japanese people with unionsi itness and misgiving, by discarding Britain's desire to humour America,

a

In addition to stevedores Canton, the lightermen and other water-front workers have decided to boycott Japanese goods and regime, will, it is said, be suitably Japanese vessels. From yesterday, present no work will be done except seems to me that the annual sub- the Alliance. As another. motive, Canton merchants have been for in case of emergency. Steam will scription of 12 which makes you who had always looked upon the a member of the Society is the Alliance as an obstacle to her deve- not be kept up.

rewarded for his meritorious ser wiec. His friends are working to secure for him the post of Garrison Commissioner of Nanking.

hidden by the Anti-Japanese Boy cott Committee to order any more Japanese goods, and within the

Kuomintang authorities in Can next two weeks, all Japanese goods that left port en route for Hongjonal beggar and the fraud, all of turning her back upon her faith-

must be disposed of.

ton are being petitioned-by-Hong Kong Kongmoon, Hong Kong Chinese telegraph operators in Wuchow, and Canton-Hong Kong Chinese registered steamship own ers to exempt them from the pay ment of the $500 ship's tax.

So

ar the Kuomintang have not en-" forced this measure on these ves- sels, but it is unlikely that these ship owners will be able to get off without paying something.

The Hong Hoi Taven.flop Wui, a 'new seamen's union in Hong Kong. is not officially represented at the present seamen's convention now being held in Caflon. The goven- tion has been in session at Taiping Theatre, Canton, since June 23, and is attended by nearly a thou --sand- delegates from Chinese sen-

mer unions, lyjärting houses, and clubs from Hong Kong, Amoy, Swalow Shanghai, Ningpo, and other ports. For a time it was thought that this convention would sanction a boycott against British river steamers on the Canton and Hong Kong run, but this action has not been taken so far. The prè sent boycott against the Hong Kong. Canton & Macno Steamboat Company vessels is simply a local action of lorruer employees of the Company supported by the Sea- men's Union in Canton.

No sing song girls have appeared in Chinese tea houses in Canton for the last two days, and many be- lieved that they must have been scared off by the "anti-Red" cam- paign against certain labour unions." This, however, is incorrect. The girls have been asking for much higher wages than the tea house or restaurant managers think that they ought to pay and therefore, they are not being employed.

The Kuomintang Ministry of Finance in Canton has under con- sideration two new forms of taxe-

Kwangtung Province are holding conference in Canton to-day. They will have the use of the Kuomin tang Headquarters for their meet- ings.

Canton yill have no newspapers to-day as the printers and type- setters' unions had to spend yester. day in assisting the agitation against Japanese goods.

RIVER LEVELS.

KWANTUNG CONSERVANCY

BULLETIN.

West liver at Stirling June 29th, loft, bins. June 30th, falling highest level on re- cord feet; lowest on re- cord in North River at Tsingyven: June 20th, 9ft. June 30th, falling: highest level on record 28ft. 7ins. lowest oin.

North Itiver at Samshui: June 29th, eft. Dins.; June 30th, falling: highest level on re- cord 27ft. 3ins.; lowest ft. East River at Shellung: June 29th, 4ft. lin.; June 30th, ft. sins; highest 15ft 2ins. lowest 3/L

THE PEAK TRAMS.

NEW RULES WITH REGARD

TO BRAKES.

The Government Gazette, issued yesterday, notifies that the follow ing rules are added to the rules made by the Governor-in-Council on September 23rd, 19268, under section 10 (1) of the Peak Tramway Ordio

nec, 1883:

A few of the Company's vessels cheapest form of insurance ehtain-lopment in the Far East, may be able. It insures against the profes- mentionel. These motives combin- ed to make her adopt the attitude ful Ally. The policy framed by Britain from such selfish motives failed to bring the desired results, however, mainly due to the growth of the movement of self-determina tion and the spread of the Red in- fluence.

Kong immediately before the de elaration of the strike are due to arrive here within two or three days.

An urgent meeting of the Guild | was held is the premises in Put- tinger Street yesterday, but no de tails are forthcoming.

THE YEN.

SOME OPTIMISTIC

PREDICTIONS.

those who find it difficult to refuse a pathetic appeal. Every one of us knows that depressing moment when the "boy" comes in and says:-

"A gentleman (or a lady) have

come."

"What is his (or her) name?"

He (or she) no can give name." "I never see anyone who doesn't

give a naute, boy," The boy departs and you hear much conversation in the distance.

As the self-determination, and the up Red movements gat mixed through the machinations of Soviet Hussin, they acquired increasing in- Bluence, with result that Britain, the arch-Capitalist country who has many territorial possessions in Asia, has suffered a good deal. She is As a rule the boy reappears with actually going through bitter experi ences. in India, China and Egypt. awad of unattractive, dog-eared The present Conservative Cabinet is letters which he hands to you. You adopting the policy of armed re- desperate effort to maintain her The outlook for the yen is now pick them over gingerly and find pression in China and Egypt in her that they set forth the woes of the position. Should the new movement. considered satisfactory. There may applicant, ill-health, countless child-break out with vigour in India, the be Яuctuations owing to speculative activities in Shanghai and elseren, no money, logs of situation treasure house of the British Em together with ancient recommenda-pire, a crippling blow might be dealt to British interests. For this where, but taking all things to- tions. You have no idea whether renson, Britain is now following the gether, it is thought that the ex- any or all of it is true. Either you events in India as well as in China change will recover, though slowly send out a few dollars and dismiss very closele-Now- that diplomatic relations between Britain and Russin This optimistic prediction rests, in the ease, and your conscience or have been broken off, it is easy the first place, on the estimate that you write to the Benevolent Society to see that the latter will strive to there is about 10 million yen to be and leave it to the committee to cause trouble in that country by covered on Shanghai account. In verify or disprove the need of the the second place trade conditions applicant and report to you on it. are satisfactory. In the last ten Should it prove to be a genuine case days the imports were in excess of and your purse-strings are loosen the exports by 11 million yen, as ed, then a deserving case gets help. compared with 17 million yen for Should it prove false, then you have the same period of Inat year saved your money for a good casé.

Do not lull yourself with the

China And Russia. Looked at item by item, imported

In the Hachi's opinion, however, raw cotton increased by something assurance that the Society is so about 5 million yen and exported well off that it does not need your Britain's endeavours are not likely raw silk by 7 million yen over the support. It needs not only a good to meet with success, as the Japan- them with indifference. Japan's re- same period of last year, which is working income, but also a subatanese Government evidently regards especially satisfactory at this time tial reserve fund, for any day anlations with China and Russia are when the trade usually takes a unexpected and pressing case may much closer than those existing be tween Britain and these countries. They are important, indeed, that swing the other way. A remarks arise.

a faulty steps taken in dealing able increase in exports is expect- ed this year. The readjustment in

with these countries might easily With Russia Japan con- business and industry necessitated

precipitate disasters fatal to this cluded an agreement in order to by the recent financial crisis will

country bring down prices, which, assisted

save herself from the position of by the low exchange, will stimulate

isolation in which Britain's abroga- business abroad. Low prices will

tion of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance check imports, improving Japan's external credit. Things are grow

tion, a business tax and an inherit shall be used on the tramway, ring better in China and trade with

ance tax.

Canton Authorities are recalling to Canton details of the. 5th Army recently despatched to the Northern Districts.

A fire broke out at the barracks on Nortli Parade Ground, Canton City, on Thursday, but the damage

done was not scrioua,.

The Society assists with or pro- vides passages home, it pays for the schooling of orphans and destitute children, it makes allowances to chronic invalids, it extricates women and girls from demoralising wur- roundings and endeavours to set them on their feet again, it assists unfortunate but deserving folk with their rent. Every case is thor

room

way of retaliation upon Britain for the Peking and London raids. This consideration is causing much can. this extremity, it seems, she has cern to the British Government. In hit upon the idea of reviving the Auglo-Japanese Alliance, as though circumstances under which the pat she had forgotten all about the was abrogated.

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left her, and her present care to cultivate closer relations with Russin in faithful observance of the relations of the two countries in 14 (a.) No passenger carriage

Manchuria and Mongolia may be spirit of the agreement so that the continued in use, unless and until the middle section of the country,oughly investigated and recorded.

In addition the Society has a peacefully adjusted.

For Japan to forin an alliance with in Kowloon to the inner faces of the brake jaws which is one of the largest markets

Britain at the present time would for Japan, will be restored to furnished are roughened by chisel cross cuts.

which married couples or women only result in estranging Russian 14.) The inner faces of the normality.

and children can be sent in urgent feeling. She cannot support the brake jaws of the passenger car- riagos shall be subjected to careful

She strong policy of the British Govern- holds that the nationalist movement in China, is the product of the age

Moreover, she knows that she has. and that all attempts to repress it by force are destined to failure.

Countries and that India, Abys the mission of leading the Eastern An appeal. has just bcir-sinia, Persin, Afghanistan and Siam are eagerly looking for Japan's

ment towards China either.

The position outlined above seems examination by the Superintendent to be supported by Mr. Mitsuchi, cases. Hera meals are supplied Engineer at least once a week. If Finance Minister. He considers Many a tragedy is averted through from any cause the roughened sar- face has become smooth such faces that the balance will not be always the good offices of the Society and shall be re-roughened in manuer unfavourable for Japan, and is many a one of your readers would aforesaid before the carriage is again used on the tramway. The likely to improve before long, when he surprised at the straits in which

in this Colony, find themselves. Mr. Taom Way, B.A. of Colum-cause of smoothing shall be ascerthe position of the yen is stabilised, people, formerly in good positions bia University, U.S.A., a brother-tained and removed if practicable. This makes market manipulation

14. (e) The faces of the centre inadvisable, especially as they will culated by our Hon. Secret. and help. It is, in such circumstances, in-law of DE C. C. Wu, now Nan-

rail, where the gradient expeels 1

we hope for a good response. May very inadvisable for Japan to con king Minister of Foreign Affairs, in 3, shall be roughened by chisel disturb this financial conditions

with Britain, which is regarded with has been recommended by Dr. Wa cross cuts; the roughened faces when the embargo on gold is to be I appeal to the just, generous and sent to the revival of the Alliance shall be treated with a conting of lifted. Mr. Mitsuchi thinks the wise residents of Hong Kong for hostility by inany people in these tar apmied whilst hot.

time will not be ripe for the reassistance in this work! An annual countries. Such an attitude would 14 (d.) The roughened faces of the centre rail shall be subjected to a moval of the gold embargo unless subscriber of $12 becomes a mem- go to undermine Japan's position of thermore, it would be anachronistic careful examination by the Super the yen returns to parity on its own bar, a subscriber of in a deadership in the Far East. Fur member. Subscriptions will be to conclude an alliance with any intendent Engineer at least once merits.

Mr. Inouye, Governor of the gratefully received by Mrs. Gold-particular country in the face of the ro-roughening in manner aforesaid Bank of Japan, is not so hopeful smith, 525, The Peak.--Tours faith- League of Nations. Such being the and by again treating with a coat of the situation. Left to itself, he fully. ing of ter applied whilst hot. Tho

for the post of Commissioner for Foreign Affairs and Superintendent of Customs at Syntow. Mr. Taam, when not in political office with his brother-in-law, makes his home in Hong Kong.

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The employees of the Sincere Company at Canton have been out..

on strike since last Wednesday over a wages dispute.

a week; any smoothing shall be remedied as soon as practicable by

cause of smoothing shall be ascer- says, the yon will not be able, to tained and removed if practicable. regain parity-Japan Chronicle.

June 30th, 1927-

case, says the Hochi, the prevalent view

in Government circle is BELLA SOUTHORN. ··

against meeting Britain's wishes in this respect.

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