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JAPANESE GOODS. THE Y.M.C.A. DRIVE.

SPLIT OVER BOYCOTT PLANS.

TO BE A VOLUNTARY MATTER.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. J'

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1,000 NEW MEMBERS.

MARSHAL LI TSAI HSIN'S SUBSCRIPTION.

[FROM OLD CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.

CANTON, June. 13th.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 16th, 1928.

YAUMATI ARMED

ROBBERY.

THREE MEN COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

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SMART ARREST BY POLICE.

How three Chinese who ware alleged to have committed an armed robbery fell into the hands of the police shortly after the incident was described by a Chineas detective when the case against the men, who were charged with committing the crime with others not in custody, was continued before Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Hagis

acy yesterday afternoon. According to previous evidence given by a married woman living at No. 15, Temple Street, Yaumati; man rented a cubicle on the first floor and brought a number of My Edward H. Lockwood, an others us occupants. One day, some American secretary of the Chinese time after midnight, the lodgers

CANTOS, June 13th.

The Canton Y.M.C.A. membership | The severance of economic re-

and financial drive has been a big lations with Japan which was sug success, More than a thousand gested by the Canton merchants, men and boys have joined and the has not been accepted by the com.

new members are drawn from all mittee of the Provincial Kuomin-walks of life, quite a number being tang owing to the conflicting idens Government officials. The majority," of the merchants and other classes however, are students. of the population as to what ven- stitutes boycott of Japanese goods. The views of these two groups were so conflicting that they scon came to a deadliek. The mer chants wanted the boycott to be wild and voluntary, relying on the patriotism of the people; while the

The financial campaign was also réessful. The amount aimed at

$18,000; but no less than $20,131 has been given or promised Marshal Li Tsai Hsin contributed

$1,000.

ROUND THE POLICE COURTS.

THEFT OF JEWELLERY FROM WIFE'S FRIEND.

GAMBLERS SUDDEN

TEMPTATION."

A rather unusual case was heard

by Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magistracy when a Chinese was charged with stealing a quantity of jewellery which had been placed in his wife's cure by her friend.

SHANGHAI STUD-

ENTS CORPS.

DEMONSTRATION FIASCO.

TUNICS AND PUTTEES CON- FISCATED IN SETTLEMENT,

GIRL MILITARISTS GIVE UP BADGES.

SHANGHAI,,June 11th. The student demonstration held yesterday in the Chinese Recreation The complainant was a friend of Ground near the West Gate, under the defendant's wife, and after the auspices of the Military Train- leaving her jewellery in the care ofing Committee of the Shanghai the latter she paid periodical visits Students Union, passed off without to sure that all was right. However, disturbance, although in the Settle- last Tuesday she, was told that her ment about 150 students dressed in jewellery was gone, and as the d khaki uniform were stopped by the fendant failed to give a satisfactory police, escorted to the nearest police answer to her inquiries, she notified station, and their tunics and put- The meet- tees taken from them. the police.

Kuomintang wanted it to be rigid Canton Y.M.C.A.. interviewed by suddenly assumed the role of rob-pawn tickets were found in his barrëd, began as 10.30 m., and

and compulsory. The Projective Committee first decided to suspend the activities of both the merchants and the other elnases as regards economie action against the Japan esc Goverment. It now has devid- ed to dissolve the merchants com- witter, maintaining that it is ef no us to have two committos with discordant views.

The Projective Committee of the Provincial. Kuomintang has also nullified the regulation respecting search and registration of Japanese goods in Canton. The idea of searching and registering of Jap anese goods in the eity by pickets has never been approved by the anerchants,; but it was strongly in sisted upon by the other classes. From now on, according to the Provincial Kuomintang, the boy- cott against the Japanese goods is going to be purely a voluntary mat- ter, each person taking upon him- self not to buy or sell Japanese goods which is in essentials the pro- gramme of the merchañis' comunit-

tee.

our representative said that this Lers and easily overpowered the year's drive" had been more womat, whose husband was away successful thang any previous ones at the time. When the woman re More men were working and more eased hersell from the gags and interests was shown." "We have rope and went down into the street raised more money in some of the to make a report, she found three past campaigns," he said. "But men already in the hands of the we had more workers this year.

police. "The new conditions in China," [ Detective Chan Squ stated in he went on, “hunke is possible for evidence yesterday that he was the Y.ALCA. to extend its work. | walking with Inspector Fallon at During the last few years it has 4.15. a. on May 20th in Portland maintained itself in spite of Street when the second and third opposition which at

times has defendants were stopped for n ten most bitter. With the de- search. Each man was carrying o parture of the Communists comes basket in one of which was found a great opportunity for service - in & woman's hair ornament. First all the phases of its work. The res-defendant then turned up and said ponse to aur appeal for funds to the other, two men were his re- carry on our work is an indicationlatives. Later, they met the woman of the belief which all classes have whose house had been robbed. She in our objects and what we hire necured the three men of being the

already accomplished."

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THE PRESIDENT'S SERVICES.

The success of the Canton YM.C.A, 'is in no small mensure due to the hard work and devotion

robbers and claimed the basket as her property.

ing. from which the public were

continued until about 2.13 p.m. About 3,000 persons attended.

On searching the defendant three pockets, which proved to be for the jewellery. A head dress was pawn bangles was ser fired for 325.00, ed for 20 while a pair of gold

In the Settlement and in the The defendant, pleaded guilty. and said that yielding to a sudden French Concession as well, the temptation be pawned the jewellery. | police carried out pre-arranged pro- He had no money at the time.

Sergeant Mottram indicated that the defendant was a gambler and stole to raise money to pay his debts.

The Magistrate sentenced the mam to six weeks' imprisonment.

PICK POCKET VICTIM DISAPPEARS.

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As the victim in case of picking a pocket could not be found the charge against a Chinese had to be dismissed by Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magistracy..

The Magistrate said that it was a very singular case in that the Captain Superintendent of Police Was described 13 whereas the real person from who

complainint;

the money was stolen could not be tound.

Sergeant Mottram explained to After hearing further police evid-his Worship that the constable who ence, the three men were committed arrested the defendant saw the latter take $4.00 in notes from a for trial at the Criminal Sessions.

man's pocket in Shanghai Street, Yaumati. The constable gave chase to the defendant and finally caught pockel back to the scene of the offence the victim had disappeared. The Magistrate remarked under the circumstances that he would have to discharge the defendant.

of Mr. Pun Taul Tung, the Presi- NERVOUS COMPLAINTS IN him. When he brought the pick

CHINA.

ON THE INCREASE.

dent. Mr. Pun is a leading member of the Christian commanity and has always been interested in tho works of the YM.C.A. He made a trip around the world in 1998, visiting England, Germany, France, "CADUCEUS" CONTRIBUTOR'S the United States, Canada and other countries. During this trip Mrs Pun attended the Y.M.C.A. World Conference in Helsingfors from August Ist to 8th, 1928.

The 4th representative meeting of the Coinmittee of the Severance of Economic Relations with Japan was held yesterday afternoon at the headquarters of the City Kuomin- lang. Some thirty persons were present, representing about 20 or ganizations, mostly labour unions and student bodies. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Lau Fua Chi, the delegate from the City

Mr. Pun. is also a prominent Kuomintang. Nothing definito was

Canton manufacturer and is the done, except the formation of manager of the Taishing Dye Works various committees and sub-com- in Saikwan, Cantoii. The Works mittees for the purpose of carrying

were established 17 years ago and are doing flourishing business, be out the boycott in the most effective ing the only works of the kind way. What action will be taken in Canton..

to tell.

the end it is at present impossible dent that the blue fabrics of the Mr. Pun has told our correspon- tennia sereens of the H.K.C.C. were supplied by the Taishing Dying Works. The colour, said Mr. Pun, GENERAL CHEN MING, SHU has stood the tests of years despite

Hong Kong rain and damp.

Mr. Pun is a very generous philan- thropist, who has supported many good causes,

DECLINES PROMOTION.

SATISFIED WITH PRESENT JOB.

General Chan Ming Shu, Com- mander of the 11th Army, and concurently Rehabilitation Commis sioner for the Southern Region, hus refused the post of Chairman of

A MODEL CITY.

GENERAL'S PLANS FOR SHIUHING,

OPINION.

TWELVE MEN IN POSSESSION

OF FOUR DAGGERS. ·

Sub-Inspector Andrew who is in charge of the case against twelve alleged possession of four daggers men who are in custody for the applied for the discharge of the eleventh defendant before Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magie

tracy.

The May number of the Caduceus, the journal of the local medical society, is as usual a strictly pro- fessional publication, not for gen- eral perusal. For all that a good many laymen would find at least one article of interest, in quiet and Four daggers were found at No. secluded moments. That on "the, Temple Street, Yaumati, when Disease" by M. O. Pister contains police officer remarked that he Nervous and Paychical Element in the police raided the premises.

At the previous hearing, the

The would ask for a bearing by two plenty of human interest.

now remarked Author while repudiating the Eng. Magistrates, but lash word soul as an exact tran-that this was unnecessary, and sug slation of the Greek payche is gested that one Magistrate would evidently not

be sufficient. of Sir Arthur Keith's summary a strong adherent dismissal of the paychical element in the complex structure of

humanity.

Neurotid Students. The following extract is of special interest to people out here:-

The Chinese race ja not

nervous

the Provincial Government in Can- ITS COMMERCIAL AND SCENIC new era. I paid special attention

• ton..!

General Chan is at present in Hollow, where he is fully occupied with rehabilitation work in the region assigned to his control, Since the establishment of his Leadquarters in Kiungdow, he has been busily engaged in discussing matters with the magistrates in his district, who have all been called together for

conference. General Chan is actively instituting mea sures for the orderly government of the territory for which bo is re- sponsible. Tranquility prevails and trade and commores are facilitated and helped in all ways possible so as to improve the welfare of the

people.

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Being unable to return to Canton himself, General Chan has sent a deputy, Mr. Chan Yuk Hues, to convey his respects to the local authorities and to submit his ex-. planations for the postponement of his personal return to Canton, The urgency of rehabilitation mea- sures necessitates his presence in Kiungchow at the momenti

It is learned that Mr. Chan Yuk Huem has left this city for Nanking in see the leading officials of the Nationalist Government on behalf of General Chan-Canton Gazette.

"ADVANTAGES,

rea.

His Worship accordingly dis charged the eleventh defendant and remanded the others until next Thursday afternoon.

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THREW THE COAT AWAY.

Police Fully Prepared.

grammes to prevent disturbances.

Of the 130 students," who were detained temporarily in the Settle- ment, while their names and ad dresses were taken subsequently to their appearance in uniform, about hall were from the Great China The University, Kinochow Road. police had informed all schools in Shanghai that students could not go on the roads while dressed ia the Student Army uniform. Never- theless" many did so, only to meet with disappointment. It was to be regretted that some of the Chinese readers that the uniform would be newspapers had informed their

permitted. The result, was that the police were busier yesterday morn- ing than they would have been had this notice not appeared.'

Deprived 01.Uniforms..

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From the Great China University three, motor lorries, filled with students, tried to motor through the Gorden Rond district. All were in uniform. A number of police, in the charge of Major K. M. Bourne, halted them and escorted them to Gordan Rand police station. the station the officers on duty made them remove their tunics and leg- gings. Each was given a receipt for his property, whereupon the par ties were permitted to proveed through the Settlement to their rendezvous.

Everything passed off quietly and no demonstration of any kind o eurred, although a few of the more militant students passed uncompli

mentary remarks about the British Arty, and how dey would defeat them on the feid of battle within

two years.

had to surrender their tunice. At In other atations smaller groups

the meeting those who had been deprived of their jackets voiced loud objections to the procedure of the "Imperialists.'

Girl Militarists.

the police was the presence of a number of female students, also dressed in uniform. In their case, only badges and buttons, were taken from their uniforms, after which they were permitted to go about their way.

Not the least cause of concern to

A Chinese was charged before Hr. race but there W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magis In Chinese territory, the military are already symptoms which tracy with stealing a coat from the and police maintained perfect indicate the beginning of a ferry launch Man Tak. The police order. The Students, Army locked. told the Magistrate that the defen themselves into their enclosure. The to this in Peking and found & sur- dant stole the coat from a hawker usual slogans were shouted, specohes prising number of peurotic students on board the ferry, and when he were made, Bome banners were of both sexes in the various was caught he threw the coat over carried, but, on the whole, nothing educational institutions and similar board. The coat was not recovered, of concern occurred. The majority. observations have been made with The defendant alleged that the haw-arrived before 19.15 am, but the regard to the classes of business ker had a grudge against him and meeting did not begin until 30 No doubt nervous disorders said that the charge was "trunipel | minutes later. Physical directors and military instructors impressed are on the increase in China and it up." is the duty of medica) men in this

of the occasion, and counselled them His Worship remarked that he their protéges with the seriousness to remain quiet, but to continue firmly in their protest against the Tainan incident Student leaders were more violent and urged a con- timed boycott of Japanese goods. Numerous handbills were distribut ed, but no violence was attempted. Patriotism Without Prejudice.

Central Chan Chai Tong, Ro habilitation Commissioner for the Western Region, has issued an announcement to the Headquarters of his 11th Division, the Ksoyia District Magistracy, and the country to become well acquainted disbelieved the defendant's story mintang Headquarters in Shiuhing, intimating his desire to institute reforms which will turn Shiuhing into a model city. These officers have been requested to submit plans for discussion at the coming re- habilitation conference.

Shiuhing occupies a very impor tant position on the West River; it is the connecting point between Kwangtung and Kwangsi, acting a distributing centre for Kochow and Luchow in the South, and the dis tricts contiguous to the North River in the north. There are both land and water communications to Shiuhing, and the city is thus naturally adapted to handle the volume of trade that passes through its hands.

The neighbourhood is noted for its beautiful scenery and many hie torical relics."

With these natural advantages, Shithing offers admirable material for the making of a nodel city, and when General Chan's ideas mater- inlise, the reputation of the West River for beauty and interest will be further enhanced-Canton

Gazelle.

with these facts in order to assist in the task of fighting at elements stimulating the which by over nervous system tend to lower the vital resistanos and efficiency of the

ruce.

KWANGTUNG AIR SERVICE.

FIVE PLANES TO BE BOUGHT

The Canton Chamber of Com- merce has drawn up a plan for com- mercial Bring in Kwangtung. The capital to be raised for this enter prise will be 8900,000 to be divided into 10.000 shares of 820 per share..

The Chamber contemplates buying five aeroplanes for the present, but only three of them will be put into service. Two of the planes will ac commodate ten persóna each while the other three will carry four.

As a preliminary step, the air craft will maintain services between cities in this province only, but in the future when more planes are availabic, this up-to-date method communication will be extended to serve centres in other provinces..

and imposed a fine of $10 with the alternative of two weeks hard labour.

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ALLEGED THREATS: WOMAN TOLD TO JOIN A SOCIETY."

A Chinese named Yeung Kau was charged before Mr. W. Schofield at In the main the students directed the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday their diatribes against the Japan- with using threats to force a woman esc, and only casually mentioned to join a certain society.

British interests. Of no little in The woman, Ku Yuk, a cigarette tercat was the positive attempt to stall holder, stated that the defen- stimulate patriotism, without dis dant asked her to join a society, paraging other nations threatening to stop ther from doing The following translation of a business if she refused. A day handbill is characteristic of the later the man again approached temper of the meeting: her and told her that the fee would Blood and iron are the only be 89.70. The next morning the means that will ensure success in defendant came again with another diplomatic relations with Japan man for the money, but witness pro- The same means only will protect mised to have it ready in the after- the life of the Chinese race, prevent noon. In the meantime the woman violence of the Imperialiste, and reported to the police and the de-aid the oppressed races of the Far fendant walked into a trap set for East." him.

After the meeting had broken up, After taking evidence of arrest the students marched through the from police witnesses, the case was main roads of the City and dis- adjourned until Friday forenoom. persed at the Great East Gate.

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