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TO CLEAR UP BIASI BAY.

CANTON IN EARNEST.

GUNBOAT DESPATCHED,

"The suppression of pirates and their dens in Bias Bay is no idle threat, says the Canton Gazette. A reconnoitring party has already

been sent to that place to survey the water and the neighbouring mountains. It is understood that the party left on the 21st ult.

abroad the cruiser, Chung Shan.

YAUMATI ARMED

ROBBERY.

SMART ARREST BY THE POLICE.

$233 STOLEN FROM TEMPLE STREET,

Three Chinese, Lai Tak, Man Yun alias Cheung Yu, and Chan King were charged before Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magis- tracy yesterday morning with being concerned in an armed robbery,

custody, at No. 15. Temple Street, along with tiro others not in

first floor, on May 20th, when jewellery and slothing to the value o! 8230.00 were stolen.

The victim of the robbery, a married woman

named The Siù-

Kwan, stated in evidence that she lived on the floor with her husband and four-year-old daughter. On March 29th a man hired the middle cubicle and the three defendants and two others shared it with him. The men professed to be painters."

As soon as this party has com- pleted ita investigation and report ed to the Naval Bureau, detach

ments of troops will be sent to aweep all the pirates from their

quarters. After this has been done,

it is stated that a training station On the night of May 19th witness for marines will bo established nea:

went to sleep in the front eubicle at 10 o'clock and her daughter was the Bay. A wireless station and a sleeping in the verandah. Her coal depot will, it is said, also be husband," who was employed at the Yük Sau coffin shop in Waterloo installed in that locality, thus Roud, returned tome at about mid- creating a new atmosphere in place | night and left the house again to of the existing one,

attend a party. Witness bolted the fiont door and her cubicle door and went to sleep. At the time the three defendants with two others were in their cubicle.

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¿FROM OCE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, June 4th. The Chungshan is the flagship and the largest veseel of the Can- ton Squadres, The expedition will stay at Bias Bay for some time and all strategic points will be marked out; a naval station will be found ed and also a cosling depot.

The thing to be emphasised is that the Canton Government is determined to eradicate every trace ́of banditry and piracy in that por tion of Chinese territory. It is hoping to transform the notorious pirate haunt into a decent neigh- bourhood. Soldier will be perman- ently atationed there to maintain order. "

FRUGALITY AT WEDDINGS

AND FUNERALS.

Witness then described how at about 2 o'clock in the morning she was aroused by the first defendant, who entered how cubicle by jumping over the partition. He opened the doar and admitted the man who originally hired the cubick, and three others.

Witness was bound ransacked the house for about kn and gagged and the robbers then

hour.

After witness had succeeded in re- leasing herself, she went down stairs and there found Inspector Failon and some Chinese detectives who had already arrested the three baskets which were removed by the defendants. She recognised two robbers.

The case

was adjourned until Thursday afternoon.

FLOOD PREVENTION IN KWANGTUNG.

UESDAY, JUNE 5th, 1928.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

THE KING'S BIRTHDAY PARADE.

YESTERDAY'S STIRRING CELEBRATION.

3,000 TROOPS MARCH THROUGH CITY. »

IMPRESSIVE SCENE AT THE

Fi

CENOTAPH.

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Wherever the Union Jack flies over à British colony, the British Navy and Army can be relied upon to emerge from its efficiant, unostentatious work-a-day shell on great State occasions. Yesterday's ceremonial in bonour of the sixty-third birthday of His Majesty King George V., at the Cenotaph, certainly did not lack colour.

His Majesty's birthday was honoured by a parade of Britain's Nayal and Military power, while warships and British and foreign merchantmen in the harbour" dressed ship" and the Union Jack was seca waving from the verandahs and roofs of all" business houses.

The march past of the troop, numbering nearly three thousand, was a most impressive spectacle. The snowy white of the sailors' uniform, the red-flecked turbans of the Indians and the tartan kilts of the pipors, and drummers varied the sombre effect of the" long khaki ranks.

The dresses of the very large number of ladies gathered around the Cenotaph and on the roofs and verandahs of adjoining houses formed a picturesque background.

The royal salute was fired from Murray Parade Ground by the let Mountain Battery of the Hong Kong and Singapore Brigade RA. and the booming of the guns was interspersed after acven rounds, by a feu de joie fired by the Guard of Honour of the Scots Guards drawn up on the Prars. opposite to the Cenotaph The band of the King's Own Scottish Borderers played the National Anthem after each volley fired by the Guard of Honour. Although yesterday's parade waa Impressive March Fast:

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not on the scale of the pageant. The Guard of Honour then form- held at Happy Valley last yeared fours and headed by their the march past of about three thou pipers marched down Yardley sand men who then traversed the Street and from Chater Road they principle streets of the Colony was made their way back to the Prince

a novelty and thoroughly enjoyed | of Wales' Gate at the Royal Naval by those who turned out to witness Yard to take part in the march the display.

past.

The Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E. (Colonial Secre tary), the Hon. Sir Henry Pol lock, E.C. (Attorney-General), thi Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. Messor, O.B.E.. (Colonial Treasurer), the Hon.. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E., (Dirce- tor of Public Works), the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North (Secretary for Chinese Affairs), the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G. (Captain Superintendent of Police), the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D., the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, the Elon. Mr. B. D. F. Beith, the Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie, Sir Henry Gollan, K.B.E., K.C. (Chief Justice), Mr. Justice P. Jacka (Puisne Judge) Mr. A. E. Wood (Director of Education), Lt.-Col. F. Eaves, D.S.O. (First Polien Magistrate), Mr. S. B. E. Me Elderry, Mr. W. Ainsworth, Mr. J. W. Franks, Dr. W. B. A. Moore.

Military Staff Officers either with the G.OC. or at the Cenotaph in- cluded Lt. C. W. P.. Richardsan (A.D.C.), Colonel R. B. Skinner, O.B.E. (Chief Engineer), Major W. F. Hanna, M.C. (General Staff Officer), Major J. F. Whitacra Allen, M.C. (D.AA. and Q.M.G.), Captain E. H. L. Jacobs-Larkcom (Staff Captain), Colonel J. S. Bostock, C.B.E (Senior Medical Officer), Lt-Cal. F. J. C. Wyatt, O.B.E. (Royal Engineers), Major T. J. R. Langmead, M.C. (Royal Army Service Corps), Lt. Col. P. A. Cardew (Royal Army Ordnance Corps), Lt. Col. H. G. Ryley (Com- mand Paymaster), Major F. Hogg (Command Veterinary Officer).

Commodore J. L. Pearson, C.M.G., RN was at the saluting base, accompanied by Paym tary) and other members of his Commdr. H. Rogers, D.B.E. (Secre staff.

Squadron-Leader C. E. E. C. Macpherson, R.A.F. (oficer com manding the Royal Air Force base a Kai Taek) was also present.

THE HONG KONG CLUB.

Long before eight o'clock crowdi Three airplanes from the Kai began to assemble near the Ceno-Tack aerodrome at this stage con- tapk and every available point of tributed their part of the pro- vantage WEJ taken before thegramme. The hurn of their engines arrival of the Government House announced that they were coming party, Special spaces were re- from the West at very high served for prominent residents and altitude. They gradually descend. Naval and Military officers unded and when they reached the these were taken up shortly after Star Ferry wharf, they were then eight o'clock. There were,

of flying so low that one could dis- course, several thousands of Chi-cern the pilots in each plane. They aese in Statue Square and on dipped down in single formation ateam launches, all anxious for a to give the aerial salute on flying tifin place that would give a good view past the Cenotaph. of the parade,

Government House Party Arrives.

Promptly at nine o'clock H.E. The Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, C.MG.), accompanied by DISTRICT MAGISTRATES TO Captain A. J. L. Whyte and Major

BE RESPONSIBLE,

H. B. L Dowbiggin arrived. His Excellency was received by a Guard of Honour drawn from 2nd Batta. the Scots Guards, who took up their position facing the Cenotaph. After the Royal Salute had been given, His Excellency inspected the ing at the reduction of expenses his jurisdiction to make an inspec- HE. Major-General C. C. Luard, and military commanders within Guard of Honour in company with at these affairs. It has ordered all tion of the river banks and embiak.

In order to hammer into people's! mind, the necessity of thrift at marriages and funerals the De partment of Civil Affairs of the Provincial Government has just issued a series of regulations sim-

Owing to the incessant rain dur- level on the West River has risen ing the last few days, the water several feet and the low-lands may again be flooded. As a precaution: ary measure, General Chen Chai Tong has instructed the magistrates

Those who took part in the aerial display were:

Centre (the leader); Flight Lt. W. D. Gairdner, D.F.C., R.A.F.; observer, Lt. J. de B: Wailes, RN. On the left Lt. J. W. Hale, R.N. (Flying Officer, RAF) observer, Lt. K. W. Beard, R.. On the right: Flying Officer. E. B. Webb, R.A.F.; observer, Lt. C. G. Trencham, R.N.

ward and dipped once more at the The planes returned from east- saluting base

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As usual the Eong Kong Club members from 11 a.m.-until 3 p.m. was open to the lady friends of A band was in attendance and played in the gallery surrounding the entrance hall. Light refresh- ments were served and at noon the President of the Club, Mr. D. J. Lewis, gave the toast of "The King

There was a large attendance at

GOVERNMENT HOUSE RECEPTION.

HE. The Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, C.MG.) and Mrs. Government House last evening, Southern

gave 4 reception at which was very largely attended.

SHAMEEN CELEBRATIONS.

MARSHAL LI TSAI-HSIN PRESENT.

(FROM QUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

district magistrates of the Provincements within their respective dis C.B. C.M.G. (G.O.C.) and his soon seen returning with his staff of the programme for the celebra

Long Service And Good Conduct

Medala,

tricts. Their task will indude a ·A.D.O to make a thorough investigation careful survey of the river depths into the sums of money spent on and the possible rise together with an inspection of the points that are recent marriages sad funerals and dangerous to navigation.

H.E. The Oficer Administering Should they find any places where the Government then took up his report to the Department. The inconvenience to shipping or in-position in front of the Cenotaph order of the Government denounces undation may be expected the behind a small table covered with lavishness of these affairs. "Many officials are to call a meeting of all the Union Jack on which lay de- the people in that particular dis corations for long service and good people," it states, "have become tridt with a view to taking preven-

conduct. bankrupt on this account and their tive measures-Canton Gazette, livelihoods affected. There is no

reason why the expenses for these CANTON'S 'BUS SERVICES. things should not be limited.".

DIFFICULTY OF REPLACING

OLD VEHICLES.

Those who were to receive these awards wer drawn up outside the Hong Kong Club and each in turn Southern was handed his medal by Mr.

re-"

The parade of the navy and army units in Canton had to be cancell- ed on account of the weather, but the ratings and their friends met at the Naval Canteen in Central Avenue, while civilians foregather- ed at the Canton Club, Mr. J. M Walker, chairman of the Commit- tee, was responsible for the arrange- mente...

G.0.0. In Charge Of Parade... then left the saluting base to take H.E. Major-General C. C. Luard charge of the parade. He was In spite of the wet weather, part chargers. They were followed by successfully carried out at Sha officers, all mounted on beautiful tion of the King's Birthday was detachment of blue jackets, very They were under the command of spick and span in white "ducts.reen.

In the morning a service was Commander L. H. K. Hamilton, held at Christ Church, the Rev. I. C. Blanchett officiating and the D.S.O. of H.M.8. Wild Swan.

The Royal Artillery, 180 strong, cloric is of the Union Canton commanded by Lt. Col. W. F. Theological College of Christian, D.8.0., followed. Then preached. came the Hong Kong and Singa pore Brigade R.A. commanded by L-Col. I. A. F. Robinson, the Royal Engineers and Royal Corps of Signals under the command of The following were the

Major E. O. Alabaster, the 2nd Every magistrats has been asked

cipients:-

Batt. Scots Guards, commanded by First Class Warrant Officers Brevet Lt. Col. J. F. Boyd, D.8.0., to make a report on all funerals

Instructor W. E. Waterson, A.E.C., the End Batt. King's Own Boottish and marriages taking place in their

and Sergt. Major J. R. Marshall, Borderers, commanded by Lt. Col. R.E.

L. J. Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.O., The respective districts. When a mar

Some time ago, says the Canton Second Class Warrant Officers Hong Kong Volunteer Defence at the British Consulate General The official reception took place riage takes place, the magistrate Utility required all bus companies bridge, RA, and Master Gunner J. Bird, D.S.O., 1st Mountain Bat

Gaselle, the Bureau of Public-Battery Sergt. Major J. Broad Corps, commanded by Lt. Col. L from 11 o'clock in the morning to will have to report whether that to install new care in three months' E. F. Fogden, D.C.M., RA;tery under the command of Capt Mr. J. F. Brenan, received the noon. The Acting Consul General, marriage was celebrated on the new

time, but this has been found im-Bergt. E. Davies, 20th Heavy Bat V. F. Browne, R.C., the 3rd Batt practicable. The new bus com tery, R.A.; Bergt. E. Leach and A. 18th Punjabis under the commandBrenan were the two newly ap- guests at his residence. With Mr. system or according to old fashion,panies say that they have just Barnes, 31st Heavy Battery, R.A.; of Lt. Col. H. T. C. Ivens and the pointed vice-consule, Mr. A. A.. L. the kind of procession, the music recived their license and to replace Bergis C Clark, W. Barton, and rear was brought up by the Hong Tuson and Mr. G. E. Stockley.

existing buses with other cars will Hav. Jam Muhd, Hong Kong and Kong Mule Corps under the com and the amount of money expend mean ineuring too much expense. Singapore Brigade, RA; Borgt. mand of Capt. H. W. Sanders.

Marshal Li Taas Hain, accom- ed. Similar reports will have to be should furnish now vehicles because and Lance Bergt. E. C. Goodheart, the Government took the salute as on the early arrivals at the re- They argue that the old companies W. Bent, Royal Corps of Signals, H.E. The Officer Administering

panied by Mr. Li Wen Yed, was they have been in existence for R.A.

each detachment marched past, officials and prominent citizens of ception. More than 30 Chinese several years and have made

and the band of the E.0.8.E., who Canton were also there, including As a result, the Bureau of Public of Honour unfixed bayonets and Kong Club played appropriate Foreign Affairs; Commissioner enough profits to buy better buses. After the presentation, the Guard were lined up outside the Hong Commissionen Chu Chao Hain for Utility has drawn up the following simultaneously the guns boomed the Royal Artillery and the Royal Feng Chok Man of Finance; Mayor

March music for the Royal Navy, regulations;

(1) The three months limit in tay Parade Ground. After seven Engineers and Signallers. They Li Wen Kai of the Municipality,

which to change new vehicles rounds had been fired the Guard then "about turned ” and marched and others. shall be applicable to those of Honour fellowed with a feu de down Chater Road to join their Many ladies were also at the ro companies that have been

joie. This WES repeated three battalion as it came down Mur- ception, most of them being well carrying on business for one

times with the band of the King's ray Road, agnath

known residents of Tangshan, Pask and a half years.

Own Scottish Borderers playing The march past took fully half Hok Tung, Fengtauen, and Shi- the National Anthem after each an hour. The detachments then meen valley.

After twenty one guns had been Road, Hillyer Street, Bonham made their way along Connaughi fired, H.E.. Major General C. C. Strand East and back again to Luard took charge of the parade. Queen's Road where they were din Coming down the steps of the missed. Thousands of Chinese Cenotaph, he gave the command were lined on both sides of the for the Guard of Honour to re- roads when the parade went past. move Head-dreas and give three cheers for H.M. The King." The sent at the March Past were the Among the many hundreds pre- command was obeyed with much following: enthusiasm.

(Continued on next Column)!!

raade on funerals.

The object is to emphasize the necessity of saving money. "Money should be spent on better and more worthy purposes, concludes the Government order.

MISHAP ON KOWLOON- CANTON RAILWAY.

mishap occurred to the 8.20 p.m. train from Canton yesterday, the engine being derailed at Shak tan, near Canton. The train did not get in till 10.15 instead of the scheduled time of 7.04.

(2) With respect to those com

panies which have existed for fear than the forgoing period, an inspection of their buses shall be made, and if they are found to be a bad condition the foregoing rule shai ap- ply.

(9) Application for new licences to operate a bus service shall be granted under these terms and regulations."

The Balutes.

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out the Royal Salute from Mur-

sular officials and maval officers Practically all the foreign cou- in Canton were present at the re ception, the Consulates of Den- mark, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway Portugal, Switzerland, and the United States Foreign officisis in the Chinese of America being represented. Customs and Post Office services and others were also present..

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