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"SEEKING · CIVILIAN ALLIES.

LI TSAI HSIN'S OVERTURES TO CANTON MERCHANTS.

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THE GOVERNMENT'S FINAN-

CIAL STRAITS.

'IRONSIDES** IN RETREAT.

SUCCESSES CLAIMED BY KWANGSI FORCES.

RED MENACE IN SWABUE DISTRICT.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1928.

CHRISTIE AND

BLUHM.

CROSS-EXAMINATION CONCLUDED.

THE INDO-CHINA OIL CO.

PROBLEM OF THE 5th ARMY (FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] to defraud, brought against James

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

The evacuation of Waishow by the 4th Army Corps, Xwangtung troops opposed to General Li Tsai The present Government of Can-Hsin of the Kwangsi Clique, on

CANTON, Jan. 7th.

ton is inviting the return of many Lamshed and refugee Canteness of distinction and asking them 'to

participate in public affairs. Over tures have been made to the mer chant clare whom the Kuomintang in its earlier days subjected to a good deal of "persecution. They hare approached Mr. Chan Lim Pak, former Commandant of Con- Lon Merchants Volunteers, for his co-operation; but until the mer

chants can control the situation and

January 4th, is now admitted by Press agency supporting the Kwangtung party.

Later (Kwangsi) reporta from the

East River districts in Kwangtung

state

The change of criminal conspiracy

Christie and Christopher Bluhm, is at hast drawing to a close. Mt. T H. King on Saturday concluded his cross-examination of Bluhm, and there now remains only there examination of Bluhm by Mr. J. A. Gordon Lenak and the closing speeches of Mr. Leask and Mr.

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King.

Before Mr. King resumed his cross-examination of Bluhm yester- day morning, Major Willson ques- ioned the witness about the de- posit receipt.

Bank Prosedure,

that the 4th Army Corps (Kwangtung troops) have further retreated, and certain units have crossed the border into Kiangsi. The 7th Army Corps (Kwangsi) has

Bluhm said that Christie sent for reached Hoyun, forcing the th him to the Astor House Hotel in Corps (Kwangtang) to withdraw Swatow, and asked him to accom. from this district.

pany a Chinese military ofEcial to Taai Tang General Chan Cheong Po from the Li Tong Bank, where the money was shown to him and, then the deposit receipt was given him which he handed over to Christie.

General Cher fron Swatow and

Canton are now in pursuit of the "Ironsides " (ach Army). The Kwangsi Government in Canton strenuously demes that General Chen Ming Shu is not in earnest in his support of their cause.

A Swatow report adds that the

keep, the militarists in hand they are not likely to respond very cordially. The present interviews are at least a more in the right direction and show that General Lith and the 11th Army Corps ex- Tsai Hsin and his followers realise pect to clear the East River Sector that any military despotism is not of Kwangtung troops before the

middle of January. likely to endure. They want secure the backing of the people Who pay the piper."

to

it

The "Magistrate asked Bluhm he had any written authority in his possession when he went to the bank. It was not usual, the Magis. drate pointed out

for banks to

divulge information about deposits

made by their clients.

THE COLONY'S WATER.

SATISFACTORY AMOUNT IN RESERVOIRS.

INCREASING CONSUMPTION IN KOWLOON - AND HONG KONG.

THE C.S.C.C.

FAREWELL TO MR. LAMBLE.

CLUB'S APPRECIATION OF A

SUN

FAST COLOURS

FOUNDER'S SERVICES.

Members of the Civil Service Cricket Club met on Saturday for a farewell reception in honour of The water return, showing the Mr. P. T. Lamble; when gifts of a level and storage of water in the mantelpiece clock,' a case ‹of piper reservoirs on January 1st, this year, and a cheque wers presented to states that Hong Kong's supply is ] him in acknowledgment of his great 109.66 million gallons below that

in storage on the same date in 1997. This is accounted for by an increas ed consumption. On the Kowloon side, there is a slight decrease in the storage and here too there has been an increased consumption.

The total storage of water in the City and Hill District reservoirs -o0 January 1st, this Year, was 1,443.25 million gallons, compared with 1.38.91 million gallons on the same date last year.

services as founder of the Club

and for the interest he has taken in its welfare as a Committee member and Vice-President. Ma Lauble is retiring from the posi tion of Superintendent of Staff and Works of the Sanitary Department after's penod of very efficient ser

vice.

A

,"

In making the presentation, Mr. Justice J. B. Wood (President of the Club) said that these constant changes which have to occur in Tytam had 253.73 million gallons, intimate circles were regrettable, as against 278.7% last year and was but Mr. Lamble's retirement would 12 feet 8 inches below overflow; leave a wider gap than any pre- Tytam Eyewash had 33 million vious departure. Mr. Lamble had gallons, against .50 million gallons, been hot only a capable public ser

vant but a good Club man and a and was 20 feet 8 inches below over- How: Tytam Intermediate contained good member of the Civil Service 105.00 million gallons: Tytum Tuk Cricket Club. He was a founder million gallons, as of the Club, and as a member of against 1.121.75 million gallons, and the Committee has borne the heat

flow; Wong Neo Chung had 13.40 interest in all sports notivities from was 2 feet 5 inches below over and burden of the day, taking an million gallons, as against 13.39 | cncket to bowls. For these, ser--| million gallons, and was 15 feet vices the Club had made him a

had 096.08

Bluhm said that he did not have any written authority because he inches below overflow: Pokfulam Vice-President and life member,

went to the bank with the Chinese

official

had 25.83 million gallons, as against 2.36 million gallons, and was 19 feet 3 inches below overflow.

and Mr. Tamble's name will remain permanently in the records of the Club

Turaing again to professional services the President referred to the active part Mr. Lamble took in suppressing cutbreaks of bubonic plague and in the campaign against malaria-work undertaken, he said,

thanks to the public spirit of men not owing to official pressure but

like Mr. Lambled and made pos- sable hy the trust and co-operation of the Chinese people.

"REDS" ACTIVE. ·

"Reds," or peasants corps made Kwangi leaders are also sp-up of bandite und pirates, are pre- proaching former Cantonese mili paring to march on Chaochow and tarists, including General Ngai Kityung, and the Authorities at Bong "Ping and others, for support, "Swatow have again declared that General Ngai and his friends are port under, military vigilance.

Laaton Authorities, on bearing of watching the situation and will not

A Swabue and enter politics again until assured possible trouste that their participation will not watów, have ordered the Chinese cause further division among those s Chungshan and Feiying to forces ol co-operate. now trying to dominate Canton.

A number of former tollowere of General Lhen Tai Tang who is

"Reda." General Chen Chiung Ming, the operaung against opponent of the late Dr. Sun Yat eueral Chen has himself despatch Sen, have entered the service of ed agents to Yamchow and Lin General, Chen Ming Shu who, somehow districts to recruit more men tuhm replied that Mr. King held a rider tanin" districts during Decem "member, Mr. Justice Wood said i hope, will supercede both General for his army at Swatow.

Li Tsai Hsin and General Chang Fat Fui in their proper places."..

Dr, Tai En Sai, son-in-law of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sea, is joining the Kwanzsi party and will be ap- pointed director general of Kwangtang Board of River Con-

Servancy.

the

the with

vhc

According to reports from the

Chiang Kai Shek clique, part of the naval forces in Canton waters are hostile to the Kwangst party, and will co-operate with the 4th Army Corps.

Genero: Li Tsai

Hsin's prea agenes reports have at on the other hand, that the Chinese as. Haichi, which called at Hong Kong a week ago last Sunday, wall probably "turn against the Kwangtung party. “

LI FOOK LAM'S TROOPS.

One result of this split in the There is a good deal of specula nav forces in Canton waters "tion about the attitude of General that water-policing has been aban Fong Ting Xing and General Fandoned and piracy is again preva: lent. Itice junks between "Hong Shek Shaug, each of whom has Kong and Canton are now besisat

Last Friday several some fighting force behind him ing to suil Whether the large and unnoticed trade junks were held up by pirates

near Lin Fah Shan, and consider groups of Li Fook Lam's armed able amount of cargo was stolen. men, popularly known as "Fook Kwan and cfficially recognized as the 5th Army Corps, will follow their DEW Tang Yin Hua, remains to be seen. Some of General Li Tani Hein's close heutenants do not trust them.

commander, General

On the other hand, General Li Tani "Hain is said to have no grudge against General Li Fook Lam and that the two will soon become friendly again. The general ides is that Li Fook Lam, believes that Li Tea Hein will not remain in power for long and until things aré more settled he "will not commit himself with any party,

Jr. Leask said that he was glad

The Consumption... his Worship had raised the ques tion of bank procedure, as be pro- The consumption of water in the posed to address his Worship on City and Hill District during the the behaviour of the Belgian Bank month of December was 271.58 in Tientsin in supplying information million gallons, as against 244.20 to the prosecution about Christie's "million gallons in December, 1928. financial affairs. This, he said, was for an estimated population of irregular as between bankers and 417,940, against 407,020. The con- client.

sumption per head per day was 20.0, gallons, as against 19.3 gallons.

There was a fall supply in all rider main districts during Decem her, 1998, with the exception of the districts West of Eastern Street where an intermittent supply was gvien from December 4th to 31st, There was a full supply in all ber, 1927, with the exception of the. districts West of Eastern Street where an intermittent supply was given from December 1st to 31st,

Major Willson said that in this case the information" was supplied to the police.

Mr. Leask: The police are not privileged persons.

Thacher A Fairy Tale."

& Co., the arm of oil merchanta at Mr. King suggested that Thacher Shanghai, was co-existent, and letter from the Company addressed to him.

1026.

Mr. King remarked that letters were of no value, and said that for all they knew Bluhm was telling! 1917. -fairy-tales.

Bluhm said that in any case he relied on Mr. Zia of Jardine's, who told him about Thacher & Co., and was going to act between him (Bluhm) and the Company He

On The Kowloon Side.. At the Kowloon Water Works the total storage on January 1st, this year, was 404.03 million gallons, as against 403.5 million gallons on January 1st, 1927,

After mentioning his own happy association with the 'departing

that Mr. Lamble has decided⋅ toʻ take up residence. in Japan, so that

he would not be far away and could

always count on a weiz 'welcome from the members of the Club

In conclusion Mr. Justice Wood said that the gifts from the mem- bers of the Club were accompanied

admitted, however, that he did not Kowloon Reservoir contained with best wishes for many years of

him that he had been made a life

know what connection Zia had with 250.42 million gallons, as against good health, good friendship and Thacher.&.. Co.

283.50 million gallons, and was 7 In reply to other questions. fect 4 inches below overflow: Shekood cheer. (Applause.) Bluhm and that when he first Lai Pin contained 08.37 million In replying, Mr. Lamble said that came to South China be intended gallons, as aginat 08.40 million the Civil Service Cricket Club was to use his own name in his oil gallons, and was only 1 luot 1 inch. very dear to him-it was a part of rusiness, and intended registering below overdow reception reservoir him. It was a great satisfaction to the cable address of "Bluhmoil. contained 24 milion gallons, as But after he discussed the matter against-24.53 million gallons, and with Khan Sahib Mali Khan who was 2 feet 3 inches below overflow. was interested in the business, they decided to style the business the Indo-China Oil Company and he registered the cable address

"Khan

Sahib ' " with 31ali Khan's consent.

of

MONOPOLIST LURES.

A Managlog Director. General Li Tsai Hain's Govern Blubio said that his oil business inent is now in a very difficult in Canton was to go under the financial position, and the coming name of "May Kung." He added Chinese New Year will not be a that his arrest prevented his happy time to those who have the agreement with Mali Khan going interest of the public at heart. through The May Kung Oil Co.. Bluhm said, was never started, and The 4th Army, before they evacu. ated Carton, removed not only he was proceeding to explain why everything of value of a portable when Mr. King produced a letter mature, but also Government

by S. K. Tall, who was managing director of the stamps and documente.

Taking advantage of the poverty Company. of the present regime, gamblers and monoplists are already trying to tempt the leading militarists to permit fortan and other forms of gambling, making it a lucrative Government monopoly,

D

to

The Consumption: The consumption of water in Kow loon daring the month of December was $3.09 million gallons, as against 74.88 million gallous in December, 1026, for an estimated population of 183,180, us against 158,140. The con- sumption per head per day was 17.8 gallons, as against 16.3 gallons.

There was n full supply of water in all districts during December, 1925 and 1927.

The Government Analyst's report shows that the quality of the water is' satisfactory.

The total rainfall to December 31st, 1927, was 107.87 inches, com- pared with 100.78 inches in 1996.

Was

mean.

man

In this letter, which was dated October 14th, Tall said that he was

The Meaning Of Grafter. waiting to get samples from

Replying to Mr. King, Bluhm said Bluhun. The letter also contained the information that Tall was able that he had heard grafter" used to get all the cargo sold before its in Shanghai, and therefore he knew. It is unlikely that there will be poly even for a few months com- arrival in Canton if he had samples the word. la his opinion "grafter' show. Tall also told Bluhm meant an honest clever business price of several hundred

the any immediate trouble in Honam,housand dollars at one time. The that he had rich Chinese friends, man, and that

and one of them was prepared to ing he wished to convey when he The 8th Army Corps is ready to same applies to legitimate trade.

take up the "compradoreship of used the word in his letters to remain where they are; and while Over 150,000 cases of kerosene are

and would put in Christie in reference" to the company," month through the their sympathy is with Li Fook consumed

220,000 ready cash.

whom he met in Swatow. pert of Canton, and by creating it

Mr. King inquired it this man Reading the letter, Mr. King Lam, it is not-thought, that they into a Government monopoly cases

Tall was a doctor, and Bluhm asked if

grafter" will be so foolish as to give case could be said at two to four dollars agreed. He said Tall was formerly honest clever business man, why for their disarmament. Despite profit, bringing an income of more

connected with the late Yuan Shih did Bluhm write in the very next sentence "he pretends to be an assurance on the part of the Can- than half a million dollars a month.

Several proposals for loans are Kai, the first President of China,

Proceeding to give his explana- honest man." ton Authorities; many residents of under consideration but it is too tion as to why the May Kurg Oil Bluhm replied that when he Honam have deemed it advisable to early for anything to be announced. Co. was never started, Bluhm said wrote the word" pretends" he "join Li Fook Lam in making Honz

that Tall, came to Hong Kong, and wished to convey the meaning THE "WAR RELIEF “

alter a discussion with Khan Sahib that he thought the Kong as their place of refuge for

decided Mali Khan, it was

honest, to merge SURTAX. the time being.

together and form the "Indo-

Mr. King, asked the meaning of China Oil Co. Tall was to have the sentence but I very quick been the representative of the Com- found out who he is" and its rela pany in Canton.

Bluhm agreed.

tion to the construction Bluhm

The proposed surtax of 10 per tent. on Customs duties to be levied in Canton port for the relief

meant за

man Wab

of sufferers in the "Red" uprising however, that in his draft agree had placed on the other two sex has been officially communicated to ment with Mali Khan to mention of tences.

ember, an honour which could not be taken away. He thanked the gathering from the bottom of his heart for the kind words anid about him and for the gifts,

THE COLONY'S WATER SUPPLY.

USE FOR GARDENS AND

FLUSHING.

QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED AT

SANITARY BOARD.

A matter of considerable public interest, and which is likely to arouse some discussion, will be raised by Mr. J.. P. Braga to morrow. (Tuesday) afternoon, at the fortnightly meeting of the Sanitary Board.

Pursuant to notice, Mr. Braga will at to-morrow's meeting of the

Board ask

So far brly few of Li Fook Lam's men have been disarmed by the Kwangsi troops. Li's men are all locally enlisted, and some of them

the Treaty Powers through the Tall was made. This agreement Bluhm made no reply." have voluntarily withdrawn. Li'

Mr. King did not press thei the was drafted on October 2nd, and consulates at Shameen by army has never been very well Canton Authorities. Until they the discussion between Tall and point, but asked the Magistrate to disciplined, and their numbers are

receive instructions from Peking, Mali Khan took place after the note that Bluhm was obviously," the consulat representatives at agreement with Mali Khan was embarrassed. Canton are unlikely to make any drafted. reply.

an uncertain quantity.

(Continued on next Column.)

(Continued on next Column.)

The case was adjourned until to-morrow afternoon..

"¿. In view of the existing,

rationing of the water supply on the island of Hong Kong and of the recurring restric tions during dry seasons, will the President inform the Board as to the number of houses on the Island using water from the Government mains (as distinguished from independent water supplies) for flushing purposes?

The figures should be given separately for :-(s) dwelling houses, (b) Government build- inga, (o) hospitals, (d) hotels

and offices.

1. In whom hands is the power vested for granting permis sion for the use of filtered water from Government mains lor, flushing and gardening purposes?

What specific requirements (if any) are imposed before the permission (referred to in ai.) is granted by the authority concerned?:

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