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GENERAL WONG, SHIL HUNG IN HONG KONG.

TRAVELS. INCOGNITO ON THE "TAISHAN."

HIS INTERESTING CONVERSATION REGARDING

EVENTS IN. CANTON,

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 1927.

"IRONSIDES" SEIZE A MILLION DOLLARS FROM OPPONENTS.

The coup effected in Canton appears to be complete at the moment. The details tell a miserable story of treachery and intrigue. It is too early get to say what the re-action will be or whether there will be any seriqua attempt at reprisals. The general fear, of course, is that this coup can only mean the begin- ning of fighting in many different parts of the province. General Li Trai Hsin's troops were not in great strength in Canton city, but they are more numerous on the West and North rivers and in Swatow," seems inercdible that they Will Recept de feat so quickly, but. past events in China have shown how "". possible it is to secure loyalty to a central command-and-it is difficult to estimate the influence that the expenditure of a few thousand dollars may have. It is already reported that 860,000

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have been sent to encourage General Ho Lung to attack General Li Thai Esin's supporters in Swntow;""

铃 An amusing story is told of General Wong Shiu Hung's flight to Hong Kong in "something approaching disguise. It is im- possible to vouch for the entire, accuracy of all the details but the report is furnished from a reliable source. It is said that the General, who was unknown, of course, to any of his fellow pas- snagers, took a lively part in the conversation in the saloon of the

Taishan, He must be a gentleman of considerable humour to discuss his own capture, and the disarming of his own men in such circumstances. It is reported that General Chang Fat Fui is still in the Colony. A meeting between the two might have wo spected developments:

is learned that General Wong Shu Hung cư ĐC to Hong Kong with his family by the Taithan on Thursday. Upon arrival he went to the King Edward Hotel where he stayed for the night.

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KWANGSI TROOPS MARCH- ING ON CANTON.

BATTLE ANTICIPATED AT KWANTIN.

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ROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.}

PRESENT POSITION.

REUTER'S REPORT.

From a semi-official source at [POLITICAL AND MILITARY. Canton Renter's correspondent at Hong Kong received the following communication under Thursday's

[ROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] date:

The people in Canton awoke this morning in, fear as ride shoot- ing was heard from 4 to 6 am. in different places. There were rum- curs that Labour Unions had quar relled among themselves: At dawn troops were seen marching through the main streets in the direction of

A PERSONAL ACCOUNT.

INTERVIEW WITH LI TSAI HSIN'S OFFICER.

PRIVATE QUARRELS,

THE WHITE bands.

passengers.

When the s. Lamgshan arrived strategic points. Pedestrians were here from Canton last night shortly stopped and searched at these after 8 o'clock, a captain in an in- points for nearly an hour, free fantry battalion of General Li and Kwangsi General Li, Tani Hain traffe being restricted thereafter. Tani Haia's army was among the i Policemen on patrol duty do not appear to know what exactly was on duty at 9 am were seen to wear terviewed him as the house where he taking place, but those proceeding A Daily Press representative in- white armiste. At this stage the situation took an alarming aspect stayed and asked for information as the wearing of these armists regarding the situation in Canton. usually denotes armed conflicts be- The Captain, who is proceeding to sween troops garrisoning the same the West River to-day, could not places. Soldiers were also seen to

speak Cantonese, but spoke the inndaria dialect.fuently. Our re presentative conversed with him for fully an hour.

wear the same armlets,

It is generally believed among the Southern Chinese that the coup d'etat in Canton will plunge the Province into another period of chaos. The present situation in Canton is this: „The militarista” of the left wing, for a time accused of being "Reds," have succeeded in ousting some of the followers of the Kwangi group-in Kwangtung and General Wong Shin Hung hare been openly regarded as the chiefs. Whether or not the left wing politically acknowledging-Mr: Wang Ching Wei and militarily General Chang Fat Fui as leaders--will be able to hold the City and the Pro rince against the followings of the Kwangsi warlords is afill a ques tion. The Kwanga strength con sists of most of the troops in Kwapgal Province intact, the 6,000 From what could be gathered to 7,000, cadets at Whampoa, and from well-informed persons outside the mercenaries under Fan Shek the official circle co member of the -Shang. Chien Ta Chun, and others Headquarters staff

scattered all over the districts of the river: from Canton to the Kinagtung. Moreover, the Nan- Cement Factory at Honam, where king regime is opposed to the left the presence of two Kwungsi regi- Wing and Mr. Wang Ching Wei. ments, was reported, Xanking is now in the ascendant through its defeat of the Hankow faction. Unless the Nanking in fluence extending to Hankow can be checked in time. Canton will have to remain alone. The left wing will be opposed not only by the Kwangsi group but also by the West Hill or Si Shan, faction now backing Nanking. Nanking does not wish to see Canton establishing a separate government and claim ing to speak for the Kuomintang

and the Nationalist Government. Not all the Cantonese are for the "Canton for the Cantonese "move- ment, it is feared, as many Can tonese do not recognise Mr. Wang Ching Wei or General Chang Fat Fui as spokesmen for their fellow provincials.

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"In public places copies of al proclamation were placarded. From this proclamation it was learned that the three Generals, Wong Kie Cheung, right-hand man of General Chang Fat Fai, Sit Ngok and Li Fuk Lam, declared war against those who had forced Wang Ching Wei to return to Shanghai and in terfered with

Generai į Li Tsai Hain's work.

and no more rifle-firing was heard "There was ho street fighting after dawn.

"The situation remains obscure and confused.

A Trap Lald.

The Captain said that he had been authoritatively informed by cficers of Wong Ki Cheung after the coup that the fight was not directed against General, Li Tani Hain or his men. It was a personal quarrel between Wong Ki Cheung and Ceacral Wong Shiu Hung

It appeared that the "Ironsides" Ead their plans well prepared and wore only awaiting for the depar.

Wednesday night the trop was laid ture of General Li Tsai Hsin. On

for General Wong Shiu Hung. A telephonic message was sent to him asking him to proceed to his add Is this movement the starting residence at once. General Wong point against the Kwangsi Party Shiu Hung went and on arrival It is generally affirmed that Gen here, a party of "Ironsides" open- cral Wong Kie Cheung is opposeded fire on his body-guards. Four to the Kwangsi General Wong were killed and the rest disarmed. Shia Hung but why General Li Fuk General Wong Shin Hung was Lam should have associated him made a prisoner. He was conduct-! self with General Wong remains af ed to a place of safety, and a pro-

clamation was posted throughout. puzzle,

the City by Wong Ki Cheung an Bouncing his capture.

was premature, however, for. Gen

This boast of Weng Ki Cheung.

eral Shiu Hung was in captivity for less than three hours. It was over and was allowed to make good stated that he bought" the guards his escape to Hong Kong by the Tamhon-on Thursday night

"LUNGSHAN'S

RUN..

RECORD

HEAVY CARGO.

the PAUL BEAU FIRED UPON.

He boarded the Taishan from a small sampan and was dressed in the ordinary Chinese-short jacket. As he had shaved off his beard he passed unrecognised. He travelled first class and had his meals in the

LABOUR ACTIVITY.. The Kwangi troops supporting dining room where ho joined freely Generals Li Tsai Hein and Wong in the conversation which was con- Shi Hung, who have been station- gate Conference in Canton, pro The Kuomintang Workers' Dele-

Li Fuk Lam was commanded to cerned chiefly with the disarming ed at the Shiuchow and Namyung scribed by the Canton. Authorities send his army against the North of Wong Shin Hung's troops. It Districts in Northern Kwangtung, wher. General Li Tsai Hsin was in and caunes disobey. Is his present would have been very interesting to are fighting their way back to Can power in Cauton. re-asserted itself attitude in direct opposition to have heard his real views on the ton City by way of the Kwangtung yesterday, and consequently, the "this order? subject, but naturally he did not Section of the Canton-Hankow Central Labour Union officials saw disclose his identity. There were Railway. General Wong Kie it to absent themselves from the that the trouble started immediate The most interesting point is many other Kwangsi officials

on Cheung is personally leading two headquarters at the same time. the same boat-----

According to the story of one of men for Sunkai, where he will wait have suggested that General Chang asked, to what extent is support regiments of pro-Chang Fat Fui The troops-now-in-Cantos City after General Li Teni. Hein's departure for Shaugh It may be the military offers under General for the approach of his enemies. Fat Fu should be named Chairman being given to, or opposition shown was wearing white arm-bands, even Every one in Canton yesterday. Wong Kie Cheung, who was chiefly It is expected that battles will be of the Military Council during the against, General Li by these three the policemen, to show that they are responsible for the coup, General fought at Kwantini, just above Sun- absence of General Li Tsai Hain. Generals who have taken upon in sympathy with the victors Wong Li Taai Hain,. before he left for kai, along the railway line. Shanghai, gave orders to Generalerni Sit Ngok, who has some troops taken to question the authority of Has General Li Taal Hain judged it Canton there are over 20,000 men Ger- So far no official action has been themselves to issue proclamations 1 Ki Cheung The Captain said that Wong Shiu Hung to strip the chove Surkai, will assist General General Li Tani Hsin, however the attitude of General Wang un-of General Li Tani Hein's army. Ironsides of their power. Bear Wong to meet the return of the and in outward appearance, Gen- tay tabs to his own plax and and they had not been disarmed, ing of this the "Ironsides" de Kwangsi forces. The pro-Kwangi eral Li is stil regarded as the asked his supporters to take action for they are on the outskirts of the cided to take the first move by dis-vanguard returning from the north permanent Chairman. arming the Kwangsi troops. It is err districte almost reached Canton The labour unions, as directed.

against Wong in his (Li's) absence 1 city. Whether or not these men impossible, of course, to say what City yesterday alternoon, and when have despatched

On the other hand, has General Li will allow matters to remain as they truth there is in this version of this message the affair, but on the face of it, shooting was heard north-west of Kai Shelt and Mr. Wang Ching Wei Ching Wei who might have sug trouble would be seen in a day or was written rifle Shanghai inviting General Chiang Tsai Hsin been victimised by Wang are has to be seen. But the Captain was inclined to believe that more it appears to be a fabrication. It the City,

against two. to return to Canton to hold the gested the rising is probably merely an attempt to

Kwangsi troops from Shiuhing fourth conference of the Central Again, is not this outbreak the find some excuse for the revolt.

were concentrating at Samshui yes Executive Committee of the Kuo- outcome of a localised quarrel be terday, and General Li Fuk Lam mintang.

tween rival Generals who seek to was given the task of meeting

Some 33 houses were burned at settle their differences when the them. Throughout yesterday, Can Tai Hong Road, Canton, last Thurs- supreme head is away? During the raid on General Chan tonese troops were being rushed day afternoon, and it is feared that

"A report is in circulation that an affray has taken place among Chai Tong's headquarters, three westwards from Canton City to some politico-military motive was

check the arrival of supporters of behind the disaster.

several officials and that 3 dis- picces of artillery, 1,600 rides and Li Tsai Hsin and Wong Shiu Hung "Reds in Hoyun, on the East- turbance has occurred in $130,000 in Canton notes weru found. It wWLE

ern Districts of Kwangtung, ac- Yamen, but no confirmation of stated that the from their native provinces. rifies and money were intended for now is the attitude of the local raided the district government aentable."

What is worrying Canton just cording to reports just received, these rumours is so far obtain- General Chan's troops' at Swatow.

At General Li Taxi Hain's head-navy and the cadets in the Wham-several days ago, and caused de- quarters a safe was forced open remained neutral, and even General or more. besides killing some 60 and poa Academy. So far they have struction to property worth $600,000 and 8800.000 in Canton hank notes,Li Yang Chin, acting commandant taking 230 persons of both sexes Intended for the payment of troops, of the Academy during the absence for ransom. was taken. 4

of General Li Tasi Rain, bas.80 Kuomintang women in Canton ARSENAL AND WHAMPOA.far failed to cast his vote one side have wired to Mrs. Sun Yat Sen or the other. He hoisted the white now in Russia to return to Canton

Last evening she returned to On Thursday morning General Hag last Thursday, when hearing at once to direct the political move

Hong Kong with a very heavy Sit Ngok captured the Canton of the coup in the City. He has ment in the interest of their sec-

cargo and a full passenger list. Arsenal at Shek Cheng where two command of more than 6,000 and tion.

On the way to Canton the Lung- battalions of troops, under General is known to be friendly to General

Chinese Press telegrams yester-

han proceeded by the back reach. Chan Chai Tong were disarmed Li Tsui Hsin. General Wong Kis day reported the safe arrivals of

The Paul Beast and the Tung On after, same resistance. It is be- Cheung has no faith in him, hat Mr. Wang Ching Wei and General

chose the Iront When near lieved that most of the casualties General Li Yang Chin. wax still La Tani Hein at Shanghai yesterday An Indian warder, Police Whampoa, however, the Paul Beaut occurred here as members of the withholding action when last heard morning by the s.x. Empress of sergeant, two constables and a goat fired upon and the Tung On which was some distance ahead was Red Cross were told off for duty from at Whampoa,

Ain. Nothing was said, of Chang General Chan Chai Tong, a pro- Fat Fui being in the party. Gen- were concerned in a court case noticing this, turned back and Li Tsai Hsin counnander, who has eral Chang's close friends stated heard yesterday at the Kowloon followed the Lungshan. It is "nat the Ironsides were dent on gun been garrison commissioner at that he was going with General Li Magistracy before, Mr. W. Scho casualties on the Paul Beau as the known whether there were any boats to take control of the Mili Swatow, is returning from the and Mr. Wang, but there is now a tary Academy at Whampoa. Sol Eastern Districts with several regi report current that General Chang field.

result of the shooting. diers of the same division wore ments, and the Canton new military did not sail at the last moment Mr. J. A; Gordon Leask appear

The Laingshan brought down a also sent to disarm the troops in authorities are sending a division and is still in Hong Kong. This ed for the Indian warder and Mr. number of officials from Canton charge of the forts at Boca Tigris to Tamshui to prevent the return seems somewhat strange, na Canton L. R. Andrewes was for the three here. A considerable number of Bome of whom were met by a launch but the result is at present un- of his men.

Prem makes it appears that he is known.

General Li Taai Hein's staff in now abroad and not so close to Indians of the Police Department. army officers and others in Canton, "Fang Shiu Ming, the head of the Canton, including Wong Yuk Cho, Canton as Hong Kong.

Mr. C. G. Perdue watched the case Kong now by every boat,

it is stated, are coming to Hong Canton Navy, and a supporter of Feng Cho Wan, and Hu Chun Lin, General Li Tsai Hsin has sent the detained for a time, have been gunboats King Kwang, Kwong allowed to go; but the present Sam, Kong Koo, Kong Hung and authorities in Canton still detain Generals Wong Kie Cheung, Li had a goat which he kept at the CORRESPONDENCE. Kong Tai to Shiuhing on the West General We Kun Kie, Mr. Tai Chi Fuk Lam and Sit Ngok, who were Laichikok Prison. This goat was River to prevent them from falling Tao, and Mr. Chu Chia Hua, men responsible for replacing the mili into the bands of the Ironsides. bers of the right wing of the Kuo-tary dominance over Canton City purchased about 18 months ago, and mintang who are considered un-of the Kwangsi group with their the owner had become very fond friendly to Mr. Wang Ching Wei. own following, have addressed. a of the animal. On September 13th The most active division com- joint letter to the General Chamit disappeared, and the owner; manders in the coup last Thursday her of Commerce assuring the Can- were Li Hau Wen and Hsu Chi Yu, all under General Wong Kie Cheung.

at the Arsenal at mid-day.

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The troops of Generale Wong Shiu Hung and Li Tsai Hein were not in great strength in Canton and could, therefore, offer little (Continued on next Column.) resistance when taken by surprise. The major portion of their armies

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the Chamber are wondering when company of the three defendants. licity given in the Press to the the next letter will be received The rate owner, demanded to have Magisterial: proceedings calling upon them to raise a loan the animal returned to him and as terminated in the committal of the for immediate military expenses. it was not forthcoming, the matter defendant for trial at the Sessions, casualties on Thursday was taken before the heads of the we are instructed to inform you among the combatants were, accord. two different departments of the that we have been notified by the ing to official reports, 14 killed and Government service. It was at the Crown Solicitor that the Hou, the Attorney-General proposes to file a deaths and wounded among non- the Gaol and the Police Superin mulle prosegui, which, of course, combatante is much longer. Some tendent that the case was taken to has the effect of putting an end to the prosecution. Yours faithfully, fighting has also taken place in the Court.

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The case was adjourned.

As regards the East River 860,000 is on the North and West Rivers has been handed over to a repre- and in Switow. Fearing that they sentative of Generals Ho Lung and would fight their way back to Can Ip Ting and other assistance WELS ton, General Wong Kie Chenag has promised to them if they would asked Generals Fan Shek Sang and start a campaign against General Fong Ting Ting to attack the Chan Chai Toag at Swatow.. 10 seriously wounded. The list of suggestion of the Superintendent of Kwangsi troops on the North

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