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VIOLENT BUT INEFFECTIVE.

EXTREMISTS SUPPRESSED IN CANTON.

NO SUPPORT FROM CHANG FAT FUL

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT]

The Workers' Delegate Confer ence or in other words the pro- fessional extremiste in Canton--are very angry. The Government has turned them out of their official

positions in the unions and is

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 1927.

"QUIET FOOCHOW."

THE "IRENE" PIRACY.

WITH INTERLUDES...

THE RECENT TROUBLE.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Foocnow, October 17th. **All quiet," I said in my previous letter. I'm afraid I for-

got to add in a good hour be it spoken," as the canny Scot would do. For almost the very next thing I have to report is some slight

COMMANDER OF THE "L.4."

LIEUT. HALAHAN AND HIS

MEN.

COMMENDED FOR THEIR

ACTION.

MR. LEO D'ALMADA E CASTRO.

ADMITTED TO HONG KONG BAR

MEMBER OF WELL-KNOWN LEGAL FAMILY,

WING ON C

CHAND- LERY CASE.

DEFENDANT'S STORY:

HOW PRICE. LISTS, WERE MADE.

The Wing On Company's Chand- Before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan) at the Supreme Iery case was continued yesterday Lieut. F. J. C. Halahan, com Court jesterday morning Mr. Leo

at the Central Magistracy when the. manding H.M. Submarine L, and d'Almada e Castro, B.A. (Oxon), a the men serving under him have all member of one of the oldest and

defendant went into the box and been highly commended by the most respected Hong Kong Portu

gave his own story. He was stab- Commander-in-Chief of the "China guese families, and son of Mr.jected to a searching cross-examina Station (Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald Leo d'Almada, a well known local tion by the prosecuting counsel. Y Tyrwhitt, K.C.B., D.S.O.,

solicitor, was admitted to practico

trouble in "quiet Foochow." How-D.E.L.) and also by Rear Admiral as a barrister in Hong Kong.

ever I can still repeat my remark as to getting over troubles quickly, because within the week all is quiet again.

in

quietly but firmly squaring up to these disturbers of the peace. The Conference, however, has issued long statement to the effect that they are not going to put up with

As regards the "trouble" any interference with their right to free speech and power to declare Foochow City, I should firat ex- strikes. They decided a few days plain that we live on the Island ago to call a general strike, of all of Nantai, and that between us and unions under their 'control, but the the walled City is the wide River effect was niz. The authorities | Min (crossed by the knew perfectly well what was going" Bridge of Ten Thousand Ages"), on martial law, it was announced, Then there is about half an hour's would be enforced against strikers ran in a ricksha, before the nearest, and all anti-Li Tsai Hsin placards the South, Gate is reached. So all the excitulens of which you beard

have been, remeyed, -

Inmoua

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W. H. D. Boyle, C.B. (commanding the first cruiser squadron) for their action in connection with" the pirating of the China Merchants' steamer Irene, and especially for their capture of a number of the pirates.

THE SUSPECTS.

TO APPEAR AT CENTRAL MAGISTRACY.

It was learned yesterday that the identification parades, held in con- nection with the seven suspected steamer Irene would conclude in the afternoon.

it

The aplication was made by the

Attorney-General (Sir Joseph Kemp,

K.C.).

Sir Joseph, in addressing the Court said that the application was for the approval, admission and enrolment of M. d'Almada who had deposited his certificate of call with the Registrar and pn whose behalf an affidavit of identity had been signed by his cousin, Mr. J, M, d'Alanda Remedios.

"The applicant." said Sir Joseph, is the son of Mr. "Leo d'Almada who had been a solicitor of this Court since 1008. He was educated

The prosecution, it will be re- called, alleges that F. Chan,

former sub-manager of the Wing On chandlery departament, conspired with others unknown to steal away the business" of that department, to wit, the contract for the supply of provisions and chandlery good. to the President Eners. He is also accused of having induced other workmen to leave the employ of the Wing On Company to enter) his newly established business.

Mr. 11. K. Lo is appearing for

General Chang Fat Fui does not by cable was barely known to most pirates of the China Merchants at St. Joseph's College, Hong Konz the defendant, and the case for the

relish the use which extremists have made of his name as their champion. There is now some doubt as to whether he is still in Canton.

Of the riotous workers" arrest el on the evening of October 18th at the Strike Committee headquar- ters, very few have been released, and among those still in jail are six alleged Reds" of the ex- tremist type and twelve "Reds" who have posed an meinbers of the Strike Committee.

"

people in Nantai except by hearsay There was an occasional sound of

shots and even these were often con- fused with Crackers 1

Most of last Monday I spent in the City, and was interested to see the incoming soldiers who had been expected for some days. A couple of motor-cars packed with soldiers all armed and with out-riders pistol in hand and finger on an unpleasant trigger) gave one sensation in passing. The day was very hot, and my companion and I decided not to go on to the North Gate as we had intended.

Later we heard shots, and, on meeting friends, heard that search was being made for the head of the Labour Union, who eventually was arrested. Subsequently martial law was declared and the streets soon Lecame quiet

The reason for the fighting was

All the men have beco identified, it is understood, and police officials were still very busy yesterday taking farther statements from prospective witnesses.

The suspects are to be formally charged before Mr. R. L. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy either to-day or to-morrow, but it is thought that to-morrow will be the more likely of the two days for their first appearance in Court.

There has been a certain amount of speculation as to whether these men would be tried in Hong Kong or would be handed over to the Chinese authorities, but it is now understood that it is proposed to try the seven suspects at the Cen- tral Magistracy, and later at the Criminal Sessions (providing prima facic caso is established) unless the Canton authorities make application for extradition under the new Ordinance which passed its first reading at the recent meet-

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at the University of Hong Kong, prosecution is being conducted by and later at the University of Mr. F. C. Jenkin, instructed by Mr. Oxford. He was a member of Exeter College and obtained an

E. Davidson, of Messrs. Hastings, Honours degree in the Honour's Dennys and Bowley. School of Jurisprudence of that University on June 29th, 1920. He was called to the bar of the Middle Temple on June 29th, 1927.

Yesterday the defendant was in the box the whole, afternoon. He said that he had been in the cm- Mr. d'Almada comes of an old ploy of the complainants for over Portuguese family with a long and 10 years. He started on a monthly hazoutable record in the Colony.wage of $35 and at the time he His father held at one time various left, he was only getting $75 offices in the Government of Hong month, Kong, including that of clerk to one of Your Lordship's predecessor, Sir John Carrington. His grand father also had long service under the Crown, joining the British ser vice in 1830 at Macao under Capt.

His evidence, in the main, re

lated to the organisation of the chandlery department in Wing On's. He had no authority to increase or lower the prices, as he was under

the manager, Yeung Hing Fat, who

Elliott, British Plenipotentiary in

was a brother-in-law to one of the the Far East At time of his directors of the Company. Defen death in 1881, applicant's granddant also claimed that it was at father held the office of Acting Chief his suggestion that the supplying Clerk and Clerk of Councils.

of Chinese provisions to ships w28 Ancestor's Service With Capt.

added to the department." The con- Elliott.!

Mr. C. L. Tan, Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Canton, is taking up with the French Consul-General at Shameen, the question of the alleged anti-Chinese riot at Hai phong Mt. Tan complains of the discourtesy which he says the French Authorities in Haiphong have shown to Mr. Mok Tze Chor, a diplomatic agent of the Nation. alist Administration to Haiphong that General Tan's men resisted the who was sent to that port to in- 11th Army, but they were soon over vestigate the condition of affairs on

come, and last Saturday's report behalf of the Chinese Authorities. Mr. Tan is asking for the immedi- was that Generals Tan and Kao Yi ate cessation of any further hostila..had been captured and sent to Naning of the Legislative Council-an joined the service of the Crown in goods to the "Pacific Mail, defen

All the local soldiers have been disarmed and shipped out of the place, to be form ed into a new army elsewhere, no doubt.

action against the Chinese residentsking under escort.

in Haiphong, the punishment oF BIF persons responsible for the deaths and losses inflicted on Chinese in that port and an assurance from the Haiphong Authorities that such outrages by natives of that com- munity will not be repeated.

Most of the propaganda in favour of the politicians and militarista

General Tan has been. Military Governor here for some time; re- cently he was instructed to take his

troops and go elsewhere to help This he refused to do.

who were former Kuomintang A delightful concert was given leadeers is being paid, for by the here on Friday, 14th inst. by persons concerned. The Party. Russian lady, Madame Gulkevich, through the Canton Commissioner and her pupils. The stage was very of Finacce, is spending only $15,100 prettily decorated as a drawing ameath on propaganda.

room,' and the masses of flower- tributes made it indeed a gay scene before the end of the evening. The programme was a long one, thanks

Ordinance to amend the Chinese

Extradition Ordinance.

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(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, Oct. 23rd. The loss of the steamer Irene

has created an interesting problem for marine insurance experts with regard to the technical question as to the proximate cause of the loss of the vessel.

under the free of capture clause, which excludes war risks from the marine policy, the risk of pirates is specifically mentioned as

not being excluded.

"Applicant's · grand-uncle also

the year 1838 with Capt. Elliott at Macno, and when Capt. Elliott came

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dant said, was secured by him for the Company. They had as many

to Hong Kong and this Colony was seventeen "President" boats, established, Mr. d'Almada (applic. as well as several tramp steamers ant's grand-uncle) joined the service to supply of the Hong Kong Government. At the time of his death he held the substantial appointment of Chief Clerk and Clerk of Councils and the

interesting fact was disclosed in 1880 that the Secretary of State had et one time approved of Mr. d'Almada's appointment as Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong. He was not, in fact, appointed, probably owing to his nationality.". *

Sir Joseph concluded by asking His Lordship to admit Mr. d'Al-

Chief Justi

Felicitations.

Directors at Satisfied..

In April this year, Yueng told the defendant that business was none

only amounted to $3,000 on a turn- too good. The year's profit bad

over of nearly $100,000. Yueng also told him that the Directors were not pleased and that they would have to increase their prices and lower their purchasing cost.

In June defendant said that he had been requested to draft out a new price list. He did this under protest saying that it was not ad- visable as the Dollar Line could

The Society responsible for the Revolutionists Memorial in Canton is hoping to add another pavilion to those already built at Wong Fab Kong, or Sun Flower Hill, the cemetery of the 79 men killed in all agreed that, the last two items Bequeste of war, is covered by the Lordship said:" I have great plea- secure a lower tender from other

to

generous encores,' but wAS

thoroughly appreciated. I think we

the First Revolution in April, 1911. were the most brilliantly rendered This pavilion will cost $13,000. of all. They were Nightingale ".

Mr. Csang Ly, formerly manager by Alliableff,

The loss by shell-fire, if a con- mada.." sequence of hostilities, is excluded by a clause, while the risk of fire, unless the fire is the direct con-

marine policy.

"Chantez, and of the Industrial, and Commercial chantez, ma belle," Gounod's lovely Bank of Hong Kong and also ot" Serenade." the Chinese. Merchants' Bank at! Canton, has been appointed by Mr. Sun Fo to be assistant managing. director of the Kuomintang Central

A very popular Club known as "The Anti-Cobweb Club "azrang- ed-a boat pic-nic to wind up the week and to open the Club's meet Bank in Shanghai

The Canton Police Authorities are ings this season. All the members asking for financial assistance from were invited to bring their own the native insurance companies of supper and prepare for some novel

GENERAL INTEREST

AROUSED. BRITISH WIRELESS ACCOUNT OF "IRENE PIRACY.

the City for the purchase of saw. Surprises." But alas! these plea fire-fighting apparatus." It is under- stood that each of the larger com- sant plans fell through at the last, pacies will contribute $300 each. as the-Heads of the educational

Upon the inauguration of General establishments thought it wiser not against the Bins Bay pirates on Tse Ying Pak, chief of staff of the former and Route Army, as Com to be away from their posts at missioner of Agriculture and present

In granting the application, His sure in admitting you to the prac tice of the Bar and I wish you every success. As Sir Joseph has pointed out, your family has been long known and highly respected in this Colony, and I am sure that an honourable tradition will be safe in your hands.'

firma. He eventually made out a new list but he could not env. whether Yueng had sent it to the Dollar Line.

Defendant, said that Yueng had accused him of being insolent when be advised against increasing the prices. Ineng also told him to be The pirating of the Irene and her rescue by the submarine L. has when L. suddenly appeared and on the look-out. Deciding that his roused considerable interest at threw search lights on the Irene, Home, and it is of intercet to read which had ignored the submarine's position was getting insecure, de

fendant said, he began to look the following account of the in-challenge.

Blank warning shots proved in about for another job. A friend tident as promulgated to the world by the feil Baturdaireless effective and the ship was holed and named Chan Tak Chow suggested Service at noon on Saturday..

set on fire internally, Admiralty The message states:--

telegrams state that it is not known that he should himself set up in what caused the fire. L. disem- business. He took the matter up RUGBY, October 22nd. Vivid accounts are published of barked passengers and piratca. with the result that F. Chan & Co. the action by Submarine L The craiser Delk: and the sloop

came into existence. Magnolia were despatched to assist. Thursday night when that steamer and they were followed by the Defendant agreed that before he went over to the new establish- which the pirates had seized was destroyer Sturmcloud. 1.4 arrived stopped by gunfire and recaptured, Hong Kong with 120 survivors in- and 234 out of 200 passengers and cluding the three British and three ment, be copied out the price list ather European officers, of the Irene of Wing On's as it was very dith. are once more advised not to fight was a most interesting lecture given crew of the vessel being rescued. and "pirates. Others were landed among themselves or to go on strike by Bishop Welch-the subject being When stopped, the steamer frene later. All passengers are reported cult to compile a new list with so which is a vemel of 1,343 tons owned safe. The casualties reported are many items. He sent in his tender against their employers without

"Korea and Japan." His many first referring their grievances to

by the China Merchants Steam the Commissioner,

years of work in this field of labour Navigation Co., was entering Eins Chinese wounded through the to the Dollar Line and when he

chest and some other minor injuries

was informed that his tender had Since October 21st only one death enable him to speak with authority, Bay without lights. After seizure to Chinese

by pirates on her. voyage from from labour disputes has been re- Unfortunately many were unable to Shanghai to Amoy she had passed

The Irene was gutted fore and been accepted, he then knew that ported, and during last Sunday and

cloud together with a tug, which Monday, there were no street war- be present owing to the Closing several ships including British war- aft, and the Magnolia and Storm the Wing On had sent in a higher

quotation fare casunities.

Business Session of the Methodist ships which she saluted.

was sent to assist, pumped water To-day, October 25th, the Canton Conference having been set for the Commissioner of Civil Affairs in same evening. It is not often we to meet the heads of district and municipals administrations within have so many excitments all in one the Canton circuit.

Labour, the usual public statement. Another event of the past week

was made yesterday. The workers

week in Foochow [

The passengers were intimidated into her for several hours. A later Defendant was cross-examined at by the random firing of pistol shots. telegram, however, states that the some length by Mr. Jenkin, and the on nearing Bins Bay preparations frene sank. Three pirates are in were being made for lowering boats custody and others awaiting identi- case yas again adjourned until

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