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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 1928.

HU HAN MIN WELCOMED BY SHANGHAI.

MISTAKES ABOUT CHINA ABROAD.

TREATY REVISION CAN ONLY COME AFTER INTERNAL

REFORM.

TRIBUTE TO BRITISH FRIENDLINESS.

SHANGHAI, September 4th. There was a large gathering at the. Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf early yesterday morning to welcomb Mr. Hu Han Min, former Gover- nor of Kwangtung and Minister of Foreign Affairs, upon his return home from a prolonged tour in Europe.

2.

Mr. An arrived on board, the P&O.sk Kaspar from Hong Kong, accompanied by General Chen Ming Shu, commander of the Tith Army Corps and Military Ad- ministrator of Hainan Island, Mr. Son Hai Wen (General Chen's private secretary), and two staff

officers.

Good Impressions Of Journey, Mr. Hu was looking exceedingly well as a result of his trip and he bare his usual smiling countenance, Ile informed a representative of the North-China Daily News that had benefitted considerably by his tour, in health, outlook and expëri-¿

ente.

He had, Ee said, been received

he had gone and he thought that the warmest welcome came from Turkey, in which, country he at rived before the capture of Peking. In Great Britain, he was also cor- dially received and in Germany likewise the welcome was a hearty

and will only treat as an enemy as the country which treats us such."

BANKRUPTCY.

FIVE PETITIONS BEFORE CHIEF JUSTICE.

Five petitions for bankruptcy came before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan, CBE, EC) on Saturday and the requisite ordere were made out in four cases. His Lordship laid considerable strese on the fact that an act of bank. ruptey must be proved by evidence before he could consent to a receiv ing order..

A TEMPTING BANKRUPTCY.

Reform Before Revision, "Apropos of the demand for the abolition of the treaties. Mr. Hu said that the Chinese should not be

In the case of Ka Lun Fook Léa too radical in this respect. They piece-goods dealer of 4 Jervois should go about things slowly and | Street, Mr. C. A. S. Rusa appear- put their own houses in order sed for the petitioning creditor and that they could be ready for the Mr. Leo d'Almada e Castro for time when the treaties would be the debtor. Mr. Russ said that abolished. Treaties could not be there appeared to be $19,000 aseta abolished by simply saying "Abolish and 817.000 liabilities making it the unequal treaties," Mr. Han exceptionally tempting · bank- pointed out. It is necessary to ruptcy-from the Official Receiver's - look ahead, win the friendship and point of view."" the sympathy of the Powers and Lt. Col. F. Eaves, D.S.O., bari make them understand that we are ter-at-law, Official Receiver, said at work on reconstruction and that that he had no objection. Mr. wo are paving the way for the time d'Almada said that he had been when foreigners will came under instructed to consent to a receiving

order being made. Chinese jurisdicton by rebuilding The receiving order was made. China anew. Foreigners under. stand now that we only aspire for our just rights and they sympathize with us in our efforts to win back

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COMPRADORE'S FAILURE.

in the case of, the Kwong Lee Rucen Victoria, Strest, t Derns, Jr., appeared for the peti toning creditor and Mr. Huss fer the debtor....

with the utmost courtesy wherever our full sovereign rights, but they rip of compradores of.

ira hot prepared to give up their special privileges until they have received assurances that we will

Mr. Dennys informed his Lord- grant their citizens full and proper chip that there had been à pre- protection. It is my hope, however,vious petition, but the act of bank- that the treaties will be revised inruptcy had not been proved. This such a way that China will gain was a new petition, and was based her proper blace in the family of on a new act of bankruptcy. antions. There are bright hopes for our future relations with the Powers."

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The petitioning creditor testifed that debtor owed him $1,000 on a promissory note,

Lt. Col. Eaves said that he had no question to ask, adding that he understood that the assets were

China Misunderstood Abroad. "I found that China and the Chinese people, not to mention the Nationalist movement, have been badly distorted and sadly mieunder- "Turning to the Tsinan affair, Mr. stood in the various countries which Hu pointed out that Japanese pro-dence to the effect that his firm

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structions of the partners he called a meeting of creditors, and that the assets, were $7,000 and the liabilities about $13.500. Receiving order made.

I visite remarked, Mr. Hu,pagandists flooded Europe with became insolvent, that on the in- "and, upon investigation, I dis- their versions of the incident, The envered that the fault lay with the Japanese telegrams always were in various press correspondents in Europe several days before the China, who have been too anxious Chinese messages and the result to deal with the military situation was that the Chinese delegates and have ignored entirely the funda- found it hard to explain things mentals. Indeed, the aspirations days after the incident took place.

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"It made me angry," said Mr. Ha," but I had to do my best to explain the real situation under the circumstances.

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"As a result of my tour, I think, many misunderstandings were clear. ed up and the foreign countries obtained a better understanding of us. When I said that we were not anti-foreign, they would not believe, me, because Japanese propaganda

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to undermine us in the eyes of the world. I had to explain to them ment and would render every help

AN ABSENT DEBTOR.

Another compradore, Shing Kee, of 13, Queen Victoria Street, was neither present nor legally repre sented. Mr. P. M. Hodgson "ap- peared for the petitioning credi tors.

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MOTOR-BOAT SUNK.

PICNIC INCIDENT AT REPULSE. BAY.

A picnic party out at Repulse Bay on Saturday experienced an

Mr. Hodgson then called Mr. Soo Pei Shao, manager of Mezars.

His Excelency the Officer Ad- unusual incident when their motor. .Sherisy's, who said that the debtor

and who owed his firm 8895.16, had left ministering the Government (the boat suddenly turned over the Colony on July 20th, and the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, C.MG.) sank. firm had been closed,

The motor boat was the Thorny

famous Replying to. Lt. Col. Eaves, wit has very kindly consented to pre-

eroft, belonging to the nesk said that he was told by the sent Medallions and Labels, which Company of that name, and as debtor's foki that he was not arrived from London recently, at well-known for their marine en- coming back. He was reluctant to Government House, on Thursday, disclose the name of another credi- tor firm which he alleged had re- September 20th, al0 p.m. sharp. moved goods from debtér's pre mises but his Lordship insisted on Soo thereupon said that MeaSTE the question being, answered. Mr. Connell Bros had removed $5,000 or. $1,000 worth of goods d or no objection. about July 22nd.

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from the very beginning that we possible to the Chinese people. His held by his fokiz of some of the

attitude was most friendly. It was

Return Of 15 Per dent. Lt. Col. Eaves said that he had He was satisfied. that catre would be a return of about 15 per cent to creditors but Mr. Wong Man Keung, assistant he noticed, he said, that there agents had been trying their utmost with the Chinese Nationalist move manager of Messrs. Sherley's, said were debts to relative of $3,800.

Mr. Russ drew attention to that the debtor was not in Hong Kong and a cheap sale had been previous statement by his Lordship

which was not to be taken as goods. His Lordship asked wit precedent that 10 per cent. was in the Colony Witness replied agreed but said that he could that debtor had written to a foki. hardly have mentioned, as Mr. This his Lordship held as not being Ruse suggested, that in some cases he might not be satisfied with the evidence required.

His Lordship ordered an adjourn. Levan 30. per cent. Mr. Ruse also that Mr. said that in ease where lenience ment of two weeks so Hodgson could arrange for the was warranted,, his Lordship had attendance of debtor's foki to give previously stated, less than 10 per

cent, might be accepted. evidence.

Receiving order made

gines and for their motor buses.

The boat, which is about 25 feet long, was dragging a surf board when the tow rope became en- tangled with the rudder and over- turned the boat which sank in a few feet of water. The occupante. were thrown into the water but escaped unhurt.

The accident occurred at about 6 o'clock in the afternoon and pro- voked for mirth than alarm among the members of the party and the onlookers.

Wanted the friendship of the fores as a result of our conversations that nees how he knew debtor was not a reasonable figure. His Lordship BANK NOTES. IN CIRCULA- ·

ECHO OF MOTOR-CAR COLLISION.

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The returns of the average amount of bank notes in circula- rezerve in tion and of specie is Hong Kong, during the ended August 31st, as certified by the Managers of the respective Banks, were as follows:-

Average Specia Banks. Amount, in Reserve."

"Bank

ELDERLY WOMAN.

"The last case. on the list was Kin Fook Yuen of No. 4, LaD- dele Street, applied for a receiving that of an elderly Chinese woman Chartered order through Mr. Russ. He was with bound feet who put in her the man against whom Mr. Han own petition for a receiving order. F.K. & S. cock got judgment for $1,000 with Owen. Her name is Wu Yuen Mercantile

She was represented by Mr. # Bank costs in the Summary Court case Shi, of No. 45, Woosung Street, concerning -motor-car collision on 3rd floor. the Shek O Road.

Powers and that our only condition was that we should be given many misunderstandings were clear equality and justice. I told themed up and that the settlement of the Nanking outrage was brought that China aspired only to obtain about. We have gained a good friend her freedom," said Mr. Hu.

in Great Britain and one whom we may trust. When the British sny a The Relations With Russia.

thing, they will do their best to Many people abroad thought that carry it out. I do not think that the Nationalist movement was a they will promise us one thing and Communistic movement, Mr. Hu then go against us at the same mentioned, but again he told.them time. It is hard to understand the that they were wrong. When the Briton but we must be patient and Nationalists were in need of friends, try to understand him more." they looked to the Powers for Mr Hu expressed himself strong friendship, but in vain. Sovietly in favour of China's joining the Russia came forward and the pact for the outlawry of war and Nationalists toor her proffered aid that such a pact would result hand. When, however, it became in great benefit for China. known that Russia was trying to Caution On Chinese Politics. colonize China and make this coun- try a Comministic branch, the Mr. Hu declined to be drawn into Nationalists accused the Russians of Chinese politics and said that he "a breach of friendship and severed had been away, for China for so long relations. ''The people of Europe that he would have to study the were surprised when they learned situation before making any state that I was one of the first, and ment. He could not say if he would bitterest opponents of Bolshevism, take up any government position said Mr. Hu. Nevertheless. China for the time being but he hoped Assets were sworn as follow: had lost one whom she considered a sincerely that there would be peace Value of car (when repaired, alter friend but she had won other and unity in the Kuomintang and deducting, cost of repairs, etc.) friends and there was

there was still room for in the Claremont se List China A700 household furniture #60 cash more... China is anxious to be on would gain her proper place in the in hand 650 total $600. friendly terms with all other nations family of nations.

Mr. Russ said that it was un- Her arsets are valued at $1.00 The fortunate that the debtor should and liabilities at #2.500. have his own car badly smashed up assete consist mainly of rents due through the negligence of an em to her, although she já not a pro- pleyed chauffeur and then to have perty owner, having been a lessee of premises on which arrears are. judgment given against him.

due from tépante.

(Continued on nezt Golumn).

His Lordship deked how she in- curred the debts and she replied that they were due to the death

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Receiving order made.

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In addition Sterling Securities are deposited with the Crown Agents valued at £1,975,000. In addition Securities deposited with the Crown Agate and Straits, Government valued at .. £2,993.202:

In addition Securities deposited

with the Crown Agents valued, at £180.000.