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SITUATION IN KWANGTUNG.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 1927.

TROOP MOVEMENTS. SHANGHAI REPORTS. CORRESPONDENCE.

NEW REGIME IN CHARGE OF BOCA TIGRIS FORTS

AND WHAMPOA

CONFLICTING REPORTS FROM SHANGHAI.

MEET.

WOMAN PRESIDES OVER FIRST

ING OF POLITICAL COUNCIL.

NO FIGHTING JUST YET.

WONG SHIU HUNG STILL IN HONG KONG.

[FROM A CORRESPONDENT. ] ·

It was reported that General Wong Shiu, Hung had left Hong Kong for Wuchow, and it was [PROMOUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] | At the same time the following were assumed he would stay over at Shiu- appointed to the Military Council-hung to direct the troops thate Kwangtung troops, now directed Generals Wong Kie Cheung, Chu who are still loyal to him and to by the left wing of the Kuomintang Fai Yat, Fan Shek Shang, Feng General Li Taxi Hain. Party in Canton, are engaging Ting Ying, Chin Tsai Tang, and Kwangsi foroes returning from Commandant Feng Shao Ming of the Swatow in several sections of the local navy, East River districts, and, according to condicting reports up to yester day at noon, the Kwangtung side were not enjoying as easy a success outside the 'City of Canton, as they had done within the City, bound, aries.

East River trado junks and tow- boats hesitated yesterday to sail from Canton Harbour for their usual inland ports, and traffic to Canton on the East River was also interrupted. The Kwangsi forces, it is said,, still accupy Hoifung and Lukfung,

For some

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General Chang. Fat Fui was up pointed acting Chairman of the Military Council with General Chu Fai Yat as Commissioner for Mili- tary Affairs, whose duties corres- pond to those of executive secretary of the Military Council.

This report is incorrect. I am satisfied that General Wong Shiu Hung is still in Hong Kong and that he is staying at the Great Eastern Hotel.".

There will be no serious fighting for a week or ten days Kwangst troops in the north have already retreated by way of Kwong-ning and Seewul to the West River A special court for the trial of where they will concentrate at Shiu military and political offenders washing in readiness for the coming proclaimed in Canton on November 19th with Mr. Yui Kai Chan as the presiding judge. Judge Yui will be assisted by nine other members of the court.

battle.

It is believed that the Yunnan General, Fan Shck Sang will sup port the Ironsides as he has n personal grievance against General With the

The new Canton regimo have ap-Wong Shiu Hung, pointed Mr. Lo Tre Tsai and Su Chi Hain as directors of the Kwang tung Arsenal and Arms Experiment Station at Shektseng, near Canton, replacing Mr. Chu Eo Chung and Mr. Samual Wong, appointees of General Li Tsai Hain.

Yuanon General coming from the north and the Ironsides from the south, the Kwangsi troops would be hermed in; hence their with drawal to the West River.

General Chan Ming Shu, who

GENERAL LI UTSAL · HSIN INTERVIEWED.

HIS DESIRE TO PREVENT BLOODSHED,

(Tak Ter Fat Pao:)

THE REV. H. COPLEY

· MOYLE'S-DEPARTURE.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE “HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.].

SIR, The Reverend H. Copley Moyle will be leaving the Colony at the end of the year and it has SHANGHAI, November 19th, been decided to make him a pre When interviewed by a represen-sentation as a mark of the very tátive of the Min Kai Jeh Pao of high regard in which he is held, Shanghai, General Li Tai Hain The presentation will take place said that he had predicted that the at the Cathedral Hall on Thursday, outbreak would sooner or later December 29th, at 3.30 p.m. Mr. occur in Canton. With a view to Moyle has been the Senior Chaplain preventing bloodshed, he had pro- of St. John's Cathedral for fifteen ceeded to Shanghai with Mr. Wang years during which time bis duties Ching Wej to patch up differences have brought him in touch - with with the Kuomintang leaders many who are not members of the Although the cong had materialised. in Canton, he adill hoped to restore South Chino military affairs, and meanwhile to contribute his share towards the realisation of the 4th Kuomintang Conference..

Cathedral congregation. It is felt that the general community might wish to be associated with the pre- sentation and I should like to appeal through your columns to all those who desire to give their

General Bei Chung Hai, one of support. the Southern leaders participating The arrangements for raising a in the Northern expedition, prófand in connection with the pre- ceeding to Shanghai this morning wentation are in the hands of a in response to General Li Taai Committee consisting of H.E. Hain's invitation to consult with Major-General ward, members of him with reference to Canton, the Church Body, and representa- tires of the Church Council and St

General Chien Tai Chún, who is

inclined to support General Li Toni Hsin's group. is reported to have proceeded to Foochow on the 18th inst. from Eastern Kwang- tang. General Chien has fully 3,000

reason the Kwangsi forces are avoiding battles along the North River districts in Kwang tung and are trying to make their way to the West River with Shin- hing as their objective. Shiahing is an important point on the West

was formerly bend of the 11th troops in that section and his pre- River between Canton and Wuchow.

Army, but was deposed by General sence at Foochow now is apparent Kwangtung Military Authorities BONUSES PAID AS USUAL, Chang Fat Fui at Hankow, and for the purpose of consulting have taken over the command of the

The Municipal Department of is now, practically master of with General Chen Ming Shu as to forts at Bacca Trigris and the Public Works in Canton are suggest-Fudien has decided definitely to how best to deal with General and the management of the Militarying the modernization of eight more assist General Chan Chai Tong Chang Fat Fui and the Canton

streets around the Cheung Shau Academy at Wham'pon, which were Street section, and for this improve-against the Ironsides in the East situation.

ment an expenditure of nearly River districts. An attempt has Kuomintang circles in Shanghai $30,000 is called for. The money already been made to persuade the will be raised by special assessment Fukien leader to remain neutral on the property-owners directly beacfitted by the improvement: but this was unsuccessful. It is ex-

formerly controlled by militarists friendly to Generals Li Tsai Hain and Wong Shiu Hung. Many cadets at Whampoa and their officers, upon hearing of the coup at Canton, left the Acitdemy for places unknown and the quantities of arms in this one time efficient military school have been' much reduced.

REPORTS FROM SHANGHAI,

...

are unfavourable, towards Mr.. Wang Ching Wei, who is alleged to be the instigator of the Canton

General Li Chung Jen, being a Kwangsi man and consequently be longing to General Li Tsai Hsin's clique, has telegraphed from Han-

The troops from. Shinhing will attack Canton whilst the Ironsides are engaged with the East River-kow-to--Shanghai stating that he forces...

will soon go to Shanghaj to consult with General Li regarding military plans to support - General Wong Shit Hung.

Feter's Church under the chairman ship of myself. Mr. B. O. Blaker has consented to act at Honorary Treasurer of the Fund and it is requested that subscriptions be sent to him c/o Messrs. Thomson & Co., York Buildings It is not proposed to publish a subscriptions list but individual acknowledgment, will be made by the Honorary Treasurer.— Tours faithfully,

J. OWEN HUGHES.

ST. ANDREW'S BOY SCOUTS.

A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.

OVER $100 FOR DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.

Despite the military cup in pected that the big fight for supre-p Canton the payment of the bonuses to the unemployed was not inter-macy will take place on the East rupted and almost, 3.000 persons River... received their $100 fn Central Bank notes and Kuomintang bonds. As yesterday, Sunday, was the last day upon which, according to the order, The statement is made, but with applications for payment could be what foundation of truth it is im

made some labour unidos facilitat

Military strength of Generat Li possible to say, that General Li cd their members in going and com- Tsai Hsin was in favour of disarming to the headquarters by provid. Tsai Hain and Wong Shiu Hung, ing the Kwangsi troops in Kwanging motor-cars. Seamen and others, according to latest figure, includes tung, notwithstanding the fact that who are now absent from Canton,

three regiments of Kwangtung General Li himself is a Kwangs may apply for their money any time

Defence Corps about 5,000 men: man and the recognized leader of during the next three months. that group.

Wong's 2nd Regiment,. 7th Corpя, RUN ON BANK. According to telegrams

2,000 men; and detachments scut- Shanghai on the situation at Can- There was a "run" on the Kuo- tered all over the Northern dis-! ton, General L Thai Hsin is remintang Centra: Bank of China in tricts, 8,500 ported to have said that he would Canton on Saturday, and to meet under Chan Chai Tong returning men; besides 6,000 ike to see co-operation between the demands for redemption of their Mr. Wang Ching Wei and General notes the Bank had to remain open from Swatow and the East River report printed in another column, E. Bishop, while songs were given Chiang Kai Shek. He considered long after the office hour. To avoid and 4,000 commanded by General the Special Committee in Nanking being called upon

to assist the Chien Ta Chun. illegal and thought Canton should Bank or forced to accept Kuomin

from

native

The concert arranged by St. Andrew's Troop of Boy Scouts, in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, and given at St. Andrew's Church Hall on Saturday evening proved very Accessful from all paints of view. The Hall was well filled, the pro- gramme was an excellent one and was thoroughly enjoyed, and well over $100 was zurised for the charity

The programme opened with, a quartetto by Messrs. J. W. Baldwin, carlier R. Baldwin, H. J. Best and C. W.

THE MISHAP TO THE

*** SUI AN.!!

GOES TO DOCK FOR REPAIRS. in question.

With reference to an

"

later news with regard to the Sui

Davidson

be the place for the fourth confertang banknotes at par, a number Officially, it should be mentioned, ence of the Kuomintang Central of Canton Executive Committee. Finally, as thought it wise to suspend business of General Li Tsai Hsin, and no cable of a cargó boat's anchor banjo solos were given by Mr. J.

banks have Chaton still recognises the position Wong Shiu Hung had conceived for the time being. Kuomintang evil designs, he should be disarmed banknotes are still good, however, thing has so far been said by the These statements, however, appear in Canton, and

оде CRA casily in party organs and may be merely negotiate them at 70 per cent of

propaganda."

face value in Canton and 65 at Hong Kong,

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Another report from Shanghai says that General Li Tsai Hsin had no previous notice concerning the

MORE STRIKES. attack planned against General Wong Shin Hung and that Mr. Canton workers have renewed Wang Ching Wei considers the their strikers. The most serious one trouble in Canton a purely local one is the strike of the night spil which can be easily settled.

coolies.

new regime against hin

General Wong Kie Cheung has at least 16,000 men under him in

Professor Harry Ore provided a pianoforte solo, and the humorous ride of the programme was ably sustained by Mr. V. C. Labrum, in monologues, Engineer-Lieut. Com- mander Bedells in "Diversions," and by Mr. T Grenham, described 25 10 Comedian,"

by Mr Robson, Mrs W. R. Flem- | ing and Mr. H. Glover. An is that as the left the Praya Mr. J. Braga contributed violin with accompaniments by Yesterday morning her propellers solos. became entangled with the wire Professor Harry Ore, and two Heavy weather at the time made it difficult to handle the steamer and the cable became wound round the propeller shaft watil the propeller Canton and vicinity, apart from the immed and the engines were brought to a standstill. Anchors were dropped in order to prevent Miss V. Capell and Miss R the vessel from drifting on to the Wong were especially successful in their contribution Memories of CHIANG KAI SHEK. Praya, and a call for help was the Enst End," and Miss Capell later appeared with Mr. C. D. It was not until after mid-day Lake in another entertaining num- that the passengers were disembarkber, "A Lovesick Couple."

The programme was concluded ed, after which the Sui An was with a typical and very interesting 86 provided by towed to dock by the Henry Scout scene,

Andrew's Troop.

troops of General Li Fuh Lam.

HIS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.

Issued.

The Canton Workers Delegate Traffic on the Chinese Section of Conference, composed of the less the Canton-Kowloon railway has moderate of the working class in not been seriously interfered with Canton, may not, after all be able during the coup in Canton City, but to regain their former power. The the other lines-the Canton-Samshui present Canton Authorities do not and the Kwangtung Section of the wish to be associated too closely Canton-Hankow railwar-did not with these extremists and last week resume their regular schedule until UNDERSTANDING WITH WANG Keswick, where it was found that

end the Police in Canton shot down yesterday. On Saturday, a train two and arrested 25 delegates of was able to reach Samahui from the workers for resisting police Canton, showing that the Kwangsi supervision of their meetings. troops at Shithing have not set commenced their threatened re-

A WOMAN AT THE HEAD OF prisals.

AFFAIRS.

Mrs. Liao Chung Hoi, widow of the one time champion of the labour and peasant movement in Canton who was assassinated on August, 1925, visited the Canton gaal on Thursday and distributing blankets and other articles to some! of the inmates. Some forty women at the Kuomintang were arrested by the Canton Authorities last. April, on the charge that they were Reds." Mrs. Lind's faction in the Kuomintang having now regained influence, it is expected that they will eventually be released from custody.

CANTON QUIET.

NAVAL "REPORT.

WHAMPOA.

MARTIAL LAW AT PAKKAI

CHING WEI

(THROUGH RZUTSE's AGENCY.)

SHANGHAI, November 19th: General Chiang Kai Shek, whose marriage has been postponed to December 1st, informed foreign

it will be necessary to put the vessel: on the slip to effect repairs.

UNLOCATED.

FIRE BRIGADE OUT, BUT FAIL TO FIND FIRE.

During sa interval in the pro- gramme, the Vicar the Rev, W. Walton Rogers) congratulated the Scoute on the success of their efforts. The thought of the concert, he said, originated with them, and they were responsible for all the arrangements. As a result a sum of well over $100 would be sent to Dr. Barnardo's Homes to help keep the Ever open doors" wide open. The Vicar also thanked all whe had given their services freely to result achieved. help bring about the satisfactory

PRISON REGULATIONS.

VISITS OF THE MEDICAL" OFFICER,

Shortly after six o'clock last Pressmen this afternoon that he evening two appliances left the has decided to return to the Nation Central Fire Station, and one ap-. TWO SHIPS FIRED ON FROM alist Revolution, in compliance with pliance from the Wanchai Fire the popular demand. He will re- Station, following van alarm re- turn as an important member of caved of air outbreak in the the Central Executive Committee of The fire was supposed to have

eastern district...!} the Kuomintang, probably in a broken out near the Wanchai Fire quasi military capacity.

Station, but, on reaching Queen's Road East, all the firemen could Anaval wireless mossago from He expressed his belief that the and was a crowd of Chinese. There

The prison rules made by the For a short time, it is interesting Canton on Saturday stated that the Kuomintang conference (in connec- was no sign of smoketer fame Governor-in-Council have been to note, a woman was at the head situation in the city was quiet.

tion with which preliminary conver It appears that some matting amended by the addition of the of state affairs in Canton, when As two ships had been fred on

floor of No. 252 Queen's Road Mrs. Liao Chung Hoi, as a member from Whampoa British ships were sations are already proceeding) caught fire in a room on the second following paragraph of the Kuomintang Central Execu directed that they should not pass would result in the unification of Esat, and the fire station, was tele- tive Committee, presided on Friday Whampoa after dark until the pre- over the first meeting of the Poli- sont situation is clearer

the Canton, Nanking, and Hankow phoned from a nearby shop

Apparently the occupants of the tical Council after the coup d'état. Martial law has been declared in cliques.

premises managed to extinguish the It was decided at the meeting to Pakkai (near Ronginoon) each night

Bre themselves. That being done admit General Chang Fat Fui, from a p.m. until 5 a.m. by order of

they did not take the trouble to Professor Koo Man Yu, Mr. Wang Canton, but the sentries are being

leave the premises or to inform the firemen that their services were not required.

It is understood that General Chiang Kai Shek and Mr. Wang Ching Wei at their meeting reached

Fa Chien, and Mr. Chen Shih Jen instructed to allow foreigners to mutually satisfactory understand as members of the Political Council. pass on stating their business.

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The Medical Officer shall visit. every prison under his care at times to be arranged by the Superintendent, or as may be necessary, and shall see ovary prisoner therein at least once a weck, so as to ascertain his general state of health, and whe thor he is clean in his person and free from disense:

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