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A RIVER TRIP TO NANNING.

WUCHOW AS A MARKET FOR MOTOR-CARS. AND TRUCKS.

ACTIVITY IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION..

RUSSIANS AWAITING DEPORTATION.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

WUCHOW, KWANGSI, two ordinary boats cannot pass at the same time.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd, 1928.

MORE REDS" ROUND THE POLICE

ARRESTED.

“COURTS:

RAIDS ON THE SCHOOLS. ¡LT.-COL. F. EAVES, D.5.0.,

TAKES MR. LINDSELL'S PLACE.

CURRENCY PROBLEMS BEING

FACED.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. ]

CANTON, MAY oond. The rounding up of alleged "Reds," in Canton has been going on very extensively during the last The accommodation in the motor few days, and a number of schools boats which undertake the trip is have been searched and several divided into three classes-state-stadents arrested. The First Pro room, dining room, and steerage.vincial Middle School and several Meals may be obtained at 40 to 50 others have had pupils arrested on suspicion of complicity in a plot against the leading militarists in the City.

The great fre at Warhow more than a year ago proved to be a blessing from the standpoint of civie improvement. This part of the city "has been given modern roads, and the other day the first automobile to reach Wuchow was able to run for more than a mile upon ascents each passenger. asphalt highway. Mr. Ling Hung

For foreigners not used to Chinese | Fan, fermerly of Hong Kong and food and modes of living, state Shanghai, is now director of public" rooms should be engaged, and it is works, and he has been responsible | also advisable to take a servant for for much of the improvement effect- ed."

Wachow is the principal open port for the Province of Kwangai. It is a transhipping point for bogs, wood oil, and Kwangsi products outward bound. At the Samkoktsui section of Wuchow, small factories for matches, ammunition, bricks, glass ware and box-daking, are springing

up,

"

In addition to public telephone and electric light services, the muni- cipal authorities of Wuchow are planning a water system which will relieve the inhabitants of the hard- ship of fetching water from the river.

Wuchow now has more than ten

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fetching water and other necessities from the kitchen. The traveller should provide himself with his own bedding and cooked or tinned food should be carried. Fresh rice, vegetables, and other Chinese dishes to which a foreigner is accustomed may be ordered from the kitchen on board. "The ordinary fare from Wuchow to Nanning is about $15, which is dot at all high, when it is considered that a trip may some- times take a week or more.

Guards are carried an every boat plying between Wuchow and Nan ning vii ports, and in the evenings, although not sailing, search lights are ready to prevent the approach The guards are all licensed by Government, and are often men of the regular army detailed from a neighbouring garri son for duty on board these vessels.

of bandits unawares,

-FISHING MADE EASY..

The Tung Mung Wui section of the Kuomintang has wired to cer- tain Japanese political leaders re- questing them to influence their Government to refrain from fur- ther intervention in Chinese affairs in North China.

Canton leaders are still with holding comments on the reported acceptance of the Japanese five de mands by General Chiang Kai Shek, pending official intimation that he has done so.

More than 88,000,000 of the 830,000,000 depreciated Central Bank of China notes have now been withdrawn "from" circulation. To minimize the problem arising from many 20-cent pieces being counter- feits or low grade, the City Bank of Canton has decided to issue dime and half-dollar notes. The City Bank already bag dollar notes in circulation.

modern roads passable for all kinds of vehicles. "The longest is the Neam Wan Loo, which is more than 1,000 feet in length and 70 feet wide. This road is built of asphalt and cost more than $34,000. An-

Water levels in the Kwangtung other rond, over 1,800 feet in

rivers have risen considerably length and 50 feet wide which will

The native fishing huts built on cost more than 864,000, is under the rocks in the river are interesting to the heavy rain of the last construction. On the Samkoktsui ing. Nets are not used. These few days in Canton and vicinity, side, the University Road is being huts have doors opposing the current During the next fortnight, river planned. This will run from the and fish swim into them, glad pre- traffic will be easy for all concerned. British Consulate to the Universumably to find rest and peace. sita distance of about 2,900 feet. Besides these, others are under con- sideration, and within a short time, Wuchow will have many roads and offer a market for motor cars and Strucks.

A number of roads in the Kwangsi public highway system will lead to Wuchow, and before the end of next year, it is expected, that one will be able travel to the leadnig! cities of this province by motor-car.

These huts are worth several hun- dred dollars each, and it is said that many bankers are glad to accept them as security for loans to the fishermen. When the water is high, the huts are under water. When the water is lower, the owners simply have to go and take the fish from them, the catch sometimes amounting to several piculs,

Occasionally one may see bamboo poles with green leavea on the top sticking out of the water. This is

ANTI-JAPANESE FEELING IN SWATOW.

ARRIVAL OF GUNBOAT

AROUSES ANGER.

Advices received from Swalow are to the effect that the arrival of a

a sign of danger, notifying possibly Japanese gun boat there and the

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IN THE TRAFFIC COURT.

MOTORING INCIDENT IN CAINE ROAD.

EUROPEAN FINED.

A summons for the alleged dan- serous driving of a motor car in Caine Road brought against Mr. H. J. Chambers, of Messrs. Scales. & Co., David's Building, which was adjourned last week, was on the list of traffic cases heard by Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy yesterday.

During the absence of Mr. R. E. Lindarll the Senior Magistrate of Hong Kong, who has accompanied the Interport Cricketers to Shang- hai in the capacity of scorer, Lt. Colonel F. Eaves, D.S.O., ha taken over the duties of the Senior Magis trate. Lt. Col. Eaves is the Land Officer at the Supreme Court, and this is his first experience as a Magistrate. His Worship displayed marked leniency, and several hawkers were fortunate to be dis

Evidence was given by Traße" charged with cautions. His Wor- Sergeant Scrym, who was driving a thip imposed heavy fines and sen-

motor cycle combination, and by tences when the occasion demand-Crown Sergeant Pepperell travelling ed, and showed himself TeTy capable Magistrate,

HARBOURING A MARRIED WOMAN.

Alleged to have harboured a Chinese married woman, à Chinese named Lau Hee was charged at the Kowloon Magistrate yesterday afternoon. It was alleged against him that on or about May 14th he took into his house a woman who was married to another according

to Chinese customs.

Mr. A. H. Williams, Assistant Secretary for Chinese Affairs, was for the prosecution, and the case was remanded for one week.

THE WO FAT SHING ROBBERY.

in the side car, to the effect that collision was narrowly averted at the Ladder Street junction of Caine' Road when the defendant's car came round the bend on the wrong side of the road and at: & high speed. Defendant did not stop his car until he bad proceeded another 200 yards..

A Dog In The Way. Mr. Chambers said that a dog obstructed the left side of the road and having a clear road in front he passed the animal on the right rather than stop and hold up traffic. Then on rounding the bend he came upon, the police motor cycle,

His Worship remarked that the course, which the defendant should have adopted wasto slow down or The Chinese who was arrested in attempt to pass the dog' on the left Canton and is alleged to have been side. It was better to run into a board the launch before MA-Eiror Of Jodgment. concerned in the bullion robbery on dog than endanger the lives of

people on the road. was again brought Schofield at the Kowloon Magis tracy yesterday afternoon. It will be remembered that the launch was pirated in Hong Kong harbour while transhipping gold to the .. Prominent.

Evidence was given by the man- ager of the Wo Fat Shing firm, who said that he had bought 600 taels of gold bar for shipment to Saigon by the Prominent. The ingots were packed in two cases and were given to fakis of the arm to take to the steamer by the launch Fo Fat Shing.

A fobi who was on board the launch at the time of the robbery identified the accused as one of the men engaged in the robbery. The case was again adjourned.

DUTLABLE CHINESE WINE.

A Chinese appeared before Major C. Willson at the Central Magis tracy for being in possession of a jar of dutiable Chinese wine.

Revenue Officer Grimmitt who made the arrest told the Magia trate that the jar of wine was con- vegetables and the man was artest carrying it from the Macao Steam- boat Wharf. The wine apparently The Magistrate imposed a fine of 50 with the alternative of four weeks' hard labour."

cealed in a basket loaded with

Called as a witness for the de- fence, Traffic Sergeant Baker said that he happened to pass that way soon after the incident when the defendant asked him to take certain

casurements. Witness expressed the opinion that the car could have passed on the proper side, but the mudguard might have hit the dog which was stated to have been standing at a certain spot.

Remarking that the defendant had committed an error of judg. ment, his Worship imposed a fine of 810.

EUROPEAN AS COMPLAINANT.

Evidence in support of a charge of negligent driving against the driver of public car No. 249 was given by Mr. E. F. R. Sample, of Messrs. Denison, Ram & Gibbs.

Witness said that he was escorting a lady to the Canton boat along Humsor Street and they were just making for. the footpath when the defendant's car came round the corner without any warning at a speed of about 30 miles an hour. Witness had to pull the lady out of harar's way. The car did not slow down until it got into Des

number.

THE RIVER TRIP.

Wuchow may best be reached navigator will make a note of the

a newly discovered rock. A careful landing of Japanese marines has at the present time by water. There location, and as compensation to had the effect of intensifying the are almost daily sailings from either the discoverers, who must be junk | people's feeling against the Japaned on the waterfront in the act of Hong Kong or Canton by West owners ora, River boats which touch the ports a boat passing will often lower, into the marines aroused the populace to had been smuggled from that city. Voeux Road Witness took its

aampaa man" nearby, ere. The sight of the gunboat and of Hohow, Samahui, Shiuhing, the water several bundles of fire- Dasing, and Takhing on the way. wood in which are usually en-action, and on the 14th inst, a meet- Fares, from Canton or Hong Kong closed a number of silver or copper ing was convened by the merchants. range from, 82.50 to 810 a single coins. The junk owners, noticing The gathering was unanimously in trip, but for non-Chinese travellers, the fire-wood, will come out in unfamiliar with local habits and sampans and pick up the bundles favour of cutting off all contact food, it is recommended that only and the cons therein.

with Japanese, and particular ec saloon accommodation should be booked. This will cost 8 to 810 a

tion is being taken by the dealers single trip, exclusive of meals which may be ordered is native or

plied by Japanese, to cease ordering in marine products, mainly sup- and drying grass used for the these goods and to suspend the sale The first place of call before making of huts and mattresses. arriving at Wuchow is Samshui, for Bamboo cultivation is also a side of all goods, of Japanese origin. which Hohow is the port.. The boat industry. The actual work is done This boycott was to take effect from usually remains here eight to, ten by the women. The men devote the day of the meeting. bours. Samshui is not a port of their attention to rowing or enrol industry but simply one for tran-aa soldiers in the armies of the It is also reported that the Chi- shipment. Residents in the neigh- ("militarists.

nese bankers are in sympathy with bourhood, like those of Sainaam, appear to be very proud of their

the movement and that they have rice cakes and bean pudding and

vated to cease all transactions with display them on small sampans to

Japanese-Canton Gazette. attract passengers who may care to taste these locally famed refresh-

European style.

meats.

Villagers along the river are usually engaged in fire-wood or fishing business. In some cases, they devate themselves to cutting

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RUSSIANS AT WUCHOW.

Some 10 Russians, said to be "Whites," alleged deserters from the French Army in Indo-Chipa, are now at Wuchow awaiting disposal From Hohow, Samshui, to Wa by Chinese Authorities. They will chow, is less than a day's sailing, probably be banded to the French it the state of water level is favour- Consular Service at Cânton. Since able and a steamer only takes their arrival at Wuchow, the overage cargo, The beautiful Russians have been taken care of scenery of the Ningyang, or Ehihing by the Customs Authorities. On Gorge, between Hobow and Shiu- May 7th it was decided to send them hing, has been described by many to Samshui, Kwangtung, without an writers. The pagodas, temples and escort, but after the Russians were other structures which add to the put on board, the as. Tai, Hing, natural beauty of the Seven-Star they were recalled and the steamer, Hills and other heights along the Hong Kong bound, had to turn banks of this section of the West back. These Russians speak French River present a glorious picture and German, in addition to their especially in the afternoons of a own language, :· clear day.

The alleged deserters were first The City of Shinhing, not far from found within Kwangai territory the port of Hohow, Samshui, was near Luagehow, not far from the once the capital of Kwangtung, boundary line of Indo-China. They but is no longer of political im- were taken to Nanning early in portance. Leaving Shiuhing, a call April. From Nanning, the Police. is made at the ports of Takhing and Authorities delivered them over to Dosing by the Canton-Hong Kong the Chinese Commissioner for For- Wachow steamers. There is not, cign Affairs at Wuchow, Onc. of however, much to be seen at either them died in hospital at Wuchow. of these two ports.

Two of the original group of 10 The journey from Wuchow to Nan escaped. ning by water is one of no little Some of the Russians, wished to difficulty on account of the changes go to Hong Kong, but the captains in water level. There are also of most of the Hong Kong-Wuchow number of bars and rapids to be steamers refused to take them on passed, and only most skilful pilots board, except as regular passengers familiar with the local conditions with proper passports and providing can be entrusted with the naviga they were able to pay their ex tion of the boats. No night sailing penses, calde Jaray

is possible except when the water. Several of the deserters were still

is at its highest and when there in some sort of army uniform, but

is mnonlight. Some passages are their appearance, bespoke exhaus so narrow that, at low water level, tion from travel and irregular food.

BOLD BAD ROBBERS.

REPELLED BY 'YOUNG LADY

OF CANTON..

Gaikwan has always been known ds the quarters of the rich and the elite, says the Canton Gazette.

But recent reports seem to in- dicate that Saikwan can also boast of possessing wisps of femininity of

nodaunted courage.

Defendant. denied that he was going fast and held that it was im- possible to negotiate a corner at POSSESSION OF A DAGGER.

that speed Mr. Sample replied that it could be done, but agreed A Chinese who appeared before with the Magistrate that it was Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon unwise to do so with the number dagger which was found concealed boat..." Magistracy for possession of a of passengers going to the night amongst some clothing, gave the The police stated that defendant excuse that his wifeured it to had been driving for only six months chase away devilt during his and he had a previous conviction brother's illness. The defendant for obstruction against him. also enid that he did not know was fined $15., .. that the dagger was in the box.

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NO ACCOMMODATION. *

The Magistrate remarked that the weapon would also frighten away human beings..

Sergeant Britain said that the Mr. R. Jacobson, owner of mater dagger was found; while they were cycle No. 300, was summonsed for searching the house for stolen pro failing to provide suitable accom. perty, and it was possible that the modation for his machine in Leigh- defendant did not know of the ten Hill Boad. dagger.

The Magistrate discharged the defendant with a caution and re- marked that he should use leɛx dangerous wespons for magical purpoiss.

OPIUM ON A KWANGSI LAUNCH.

Before Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magistracy the coxswain of a launch owned by the Kwangsi of being in possession of 311 taels Government appeared on a charge

of raw opium,

He admitted the offence and was fined $3.

SPEEDING 'ÄT NIGHT.

Charged with speeding along Eraya East shortly after midnight, the Chinese driver of public car No. 220 admitted the offence.

Trafie Sergeant Baker said that defendant was driving at the time between 30 and 35 miles an hour. the same offence on the night in Several other drivers also.committed question, but they had already been denit with med

"Defendant was fined '$10.

·BOAT PEOPLE FINED.

It was only a few days ago that a young lady in Saikwan on being half of the defendant, and enter a Mr. A. R. Hall appeared on be attacked, raised the alarm with the plea of guilty result that two out of the three Chief Preventive Officer Clarke, "braves" failed to get away. who prosecuted, remarked that the Now comes report of another launch was the property of the aaault on one of the fair sex. Kwangri Government who had 'doas The leading lady of this drama their utmost to stop opium smug ncesessed youthful charms and so gling. The launch Sum Sam Lee Two boatmen were charged be gold bangles and bracelets. was used to convey tin between fore Mr. W. Schofield at the Kow

She was walking along Ng Po Wuchow and Hong Kong, and the loon Magistracy with causing a (No. 5- Ward) when she was sud-owners had placed four armed nuisance to bathers on the beach denly pounced upon and seized by guards on board to prevent amug at Stonecutter Island where they two male bandits, both armed with ging. Several engineers had since had landed without permission. weapons of offence.

left the ship and It was possible. A military officer gave evidence they were the smugglers, that they had received numerous The prosecution intimated that complaints regarding shell gather, they would be entisfied to treat there and arrested the two defen matter as a technical offence, and dants. asked for a light fine..

The young damsel engaged the attackers to such effect that they began to doubt the wisdom of the step they had taken. They waver ed, wherent she put yet more vigour into her efforts, and at the sams time shouted for help.

The two men lost heart complete ly and fled precipitately.

The Magistrate imposed nominal fine of $28 and ordered the opíum to be confiscated. wygl

(Continued on next (oluma).

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The defendants pleaded guilty and said that they had seen others. collecting shells and cockles

* The Magistrate imposed a fine of 87 or 10 days hard inbour.

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