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CANTON TO EXCEL ITSELF.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE DOUBLE TENTH.

PAILAUS AND PLATFORMS.

THE UNITY OF CHINA.

[FROM or CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, Oct. 9th.

CHINA'S "GRAND

EXAMINER."

DR. “CHỨ LEAVING FOR NANKING DUTY.

DENIES A "FAMILYS

RUMOUR.".

"

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. ]

Caŝrós, Oct. 8th.

Dr. Chao Hain Chu, Vice-Minis tor of the Nationalist Government for Foreiga and Commissioner

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 1928.

STRANGE U.S. ·

WARSHIP.

THE SEAPLANE-CARRIER - "JASON."'

CAPACITY OF 30 AIR CRAFT.

A MOTOR-CYCLE ACCIDENT.

LITTLE GIRL DIES LATER IN HOSPITAL.

DRIVER EXONERATED.

CONFLAGRATION® IN CHAPEL

BEGGAR VILLAGE, WIPED OUT,

AT LEAST SEVEN BURNED. TO

DEATH,

An inquest was held at the

SHANGHAI, October 8th. There has been plenty of apocula-

Seven Chinese were hürnt to death tlang locally about the strange Central Magistracy yesterday into

the circumstances of the death and an unknown number injured looking American man-of-war now anchored off Holts wharf. She has of a Chinese girl, aged 5. who is a fire which swept out of exis obviously not the lines of an ordin. was knocked down by a A.J.S. tence a beggar village in Chaper - lation of the Double Tenth "Affairs of Kwangtung, is prepar- ary warship, but the maze of masts, motor-cycle, No. 273, a few houses off Dixwell Road behind Azalea ing to leave for Nanking to con-in contrast to the wide sweep of away from the Grand Theatre in Terrace and the Japanese School duct a series of examinations for deck that characterise the Queen' Rond E. Wandhai, on the last night. In the turmoil of Acc- diplomatic and consular services completed in Canton and thirty which will be held at the capital Herme, and Argus of our own fleek afternoon of September 23th. The

from November 1st:

Preparations for the grand cele.

to-morrow (Wednesday) are being

four nailaus have been erected in the principal thoroughfares. Most The successful candidates will be various responsible of these pailaus are quite simple assigned to

positions in foreign offices in in design. Two huge double crosses Chinese legations and consulates in brownish red, the Chinese char abroad. Those passing with the acters for the "Doubled Teath,highest marks, may become student consuls in some foreign country, are seen on top of practically every and after having bad A certain pailau in the city. In the centre of these two crusses is a design of the amount of experience, they may be

top

seemed to preclude the idea of classing her as an aircraft carrier, although a few planes were visible on her upper deck. "

as indicated on the photo-

accident, Sraphs produced in Court, occur. red at the mouth of the bottle- neck" in that part of the road.

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ing men and women. a definite estimate of the casualties could not be obtained, and the number of dead is believed to be very, much higher than seven. The fire broke out about 10 p.m. and at 12 o'clock was still smouldering fiercely.

More than 2,000 poorer class

sun on a blue sky, the syinbol of promoted to consulship. The aim reveals a large number of aircraft cycle. Dr. G. H. Thomas, of the Chinese lived in the gutted district,

the Nationalist flag, and immediate

But that is in fact the function of the U.S.S. Jason which is to be here till to-morrow. A close ex- amination from Kowloon -side

of the examinations is to insure efficiency in diplomatic service. neatly stowed away between the ly beneath this is a picture of the They will be conducted under the sicel masts Our representative that the girl wa, admitted to the

direction and supervision of Minis ter C. T. Wang and Vice-Minister who was allowed to visit this Chu.

interesting craft by permission of Vice-Minister Chu, in an inter-

at 9 p.m.

Dr. Sun Yat Sen. Each of these decorations is festooned with dectric lights, presenting a 1985; fascinating appearance by night.

Major C. Willson, neted Coroner, assisted by a Jury, and Mr. Les D'Almada Sr. appeared on behalf of the driver of the Government Civil Hospital said Hospital with a wound over the left eye-brow. She was unconscious

The post mortem reveal eu death to be due to a fractured skull over the left eye-brow, and

which extends over an area of only a few hundred yards on each side. The space was filled with straw and wooden huts, and with a strong

place was quickly in A blaze. Machines from the Internationa! Brigade in subduing the conflagra- Settlement assisted the Chapel

Other pailaus, much more elaborate view with the correspondent of the/her captain. Lieut.-Comdr. Twins. at the time and died the same day wind to carry sparks the whole

in design are on Wing Hon Malon, Mnloo, Sai Kwan, and other crowded places of Canton. In Central Park there are four decorated platforms and pailaus Concerts and orations will be diven from the platforms on the uny The East Parade. Ground is dotted with platforms and pailaus and will see the biggest mass gather ing in the history of Canton. Our correspondent has been told that nore pailaus have been erected in Canton for this occasion than for any other event in the past.

Every Government building in the city is decorated with flowers, Bag, banners, and oral designs pertinent to the occasion including well known aphorisms of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen. Every school building and all labour union headquarters in the city will be similarly decorated.

THE MOST LAVISH ON RECORD.

Daily Press, said that he will leave was informed that the carrying anton towards the end of this capacity of the Jason was fin month. The San Min Chu I," aeroplanes, that number having | Plans for National Reconstruc

tion," and the Methods of Re been taken by her to Guam in 1926. Constructing a Country," Interna-She has space on deek, between the tional Law, China's diplomatic re masts for twelve seaplanes. Iations with the Powers within the past eighty years, Chinese and foreign history, and geography, Chinese composition and foreign languages are among some of the subjects.

Dr. Chu expects to be away about a fortnight during which- time, Mr. Leung Tsic Wai, his chief secretary, will carry on his foreign work for him in Canton,

WANTED AT NANKING.

II. has just received a telegrant from Dr. C. T. Wang, urging him to proceed to the capital at the earliest possible moment, as there is urgent business requiring his counset and advice.

The double mast structure, we are

informed, is not a success and the four middle masty are to be re moved to make way for a straight flying deck extending the length the ship. This would enable the planes to be brought up from the holds, assembled and lowered into the water much more conveniently and quickly.

The Jason has had quite an inter esting history. Built as a humble feet collier in 1913 she was promot ed to her present state--officially described as aircraft

tender-in

The Jason made a previous visit to Hong Kong in 1020 and while at anchor off the Naval Yard she fouled the cables across the harbour with her anchors.

laceration of the brain. There were also internal injuries.

The Driver's Story. Henrique A. de Barros Botelho, who drove the motor cycle said that he was an articled clerk in the employ of Messrs. Leo D'Almada & Nephew. On the day in question

tion, some concentrating their at- tention on preventing, the flares:

taking hold on the houses bordering Settlement roads and alleys in the

vicinity...

Scenes Near The Fire. There were pathetic sights near

the scene of the fire, where families was going through Queen's Road camped over the remains of their East at a speed of about 15 m.p.h.bedding, mothers caring for. chil- When about a houses away from the dren, women quarrelling over dis Grand Theatre a little girl dashed Puted possessions and occasionally a solitary Female bowed almost out from the verandah on his left. double over some small bundle. One He declutched and applied his foo: large pile of bedding and cooking) brake, at the same time sounding pans was guarded by a four-year- his electric hora. The girl turned old boy, who spread himself over sideways and looked at him, as if as much of it as he could and to make for the other side of the

warned of intending thieves with road. Suddenly she turned con his cries. pletely around and

back towards the verandah from which she fret emerged. She was carry

raa

the end. By this time the motor- cycle was very near her and the bucket became entangled with the front headlight.

1625. A sister ship was converted When will you assume the post the same purpose but proved a The Government and the people China's Minister to Japan ?ailure the structure proving un

asked our correspendent. i have equal to the weight of the steci pole with a empty bucket on are combining to make the cele

not as yet obtained the necessary masts. bration the most lavish on record.

the Vice- eredence," This is to celebrate the fact that letter of

Minister replied. If the inan- China is now a unified ecuntry and

date is issued when I am in Nan that the militarists have been driven out! There is great causing, I shall return to Canton first to wind up my work here, and then for rejoicing, according to the

proceed to my new post in Tokyo. Canton officials, peace, tranquility, prior to my departure for order and security are some of the blessings which are to be com

nemorated Such an event has not bern possible during the seventeen years of the Republic's existence.

Japas, I shall continue to be Com missioner for Foreign Affairs of Kwangtung, Superintendent of the Canton Customs, and member of

CROWN LAND SALES.

The Awangtung Provincial Coun BRISK BIDDING FOR MATHAN

Every organization. from the ei, all in agreement with Marshal highest Government department: Tsai Hain." down to the lowest coolic labour union, will take part in to-mor row's celebration. At

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when the big gun goes off on Kuang Yin Hill every store and house will hoist the national flag. The people will then gather together at the East Parade Ground where patriotic speeches will be delivered by Government officials, publicists Loud and other persons of note. speakers will be installed to carry the voices of the speakers to the remotest parts of the Ground.

SHEER NONSENSE.”

ROAD LOT.

$2,41 PER SQUARE FOOT.

Several Chinese gentlemen in- terested in real estate turned up at the Crown Lands Offee yester day afternoon when three lots of

There is a rumour in the city," " thint our correspondent said, after you have left for Japan, your son, Mr. Chu Sha Seng will suc ceed you B Commissioner, for Foreign Affairs of Kwangtung. Island were put up for auction. this true?!

Bidding was very brisk for a parcel Prince Edward Road and Nathan Road.

of land situated at the Junction of

Witness lost his balance and fell to the right while the girl also fell but got up and ran under the verandah. Witness got up and followed her to see if she was hurt.

He found her in the arms of a

Chinese womat. Witness suggested that the girl should go with him to the Police Station and if necessary to hospital, but the woman refused and said that a few dollars to buy medicine would suffice. Witness, however, peraunded them to come to the Police Station and stopped A private car, the driver of which, consented to take them to No. 2 Police Station. On arriving the woman would not go inside, and witness was obliged to carry the girl himself into the charge room, where he explained matters to the Inspec- Shert nonsense," Dr. Chu re-

tor on duty. The girl, was sent to plied, my son has only recent

the G.C.H., and witness went back ly gradunted at a foreign univer-

for his cycle, which was examiner sity. He is still young and inex This piece of real estate is known

by Sergeant Baker. Witness said perienced in diplomatic matters. as the Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2143 that he had driven a motor-cycle How can he shoulder such heavy and has an area of 20,350 square for four months He held a responsibilities as devolve upon a feet. It carries an annual Crown driver's license now, but at the time Foreign Commissioner? Morcover, Rental of $236. The upset price of the accident he held a learner's Kwangtung is a most important asked was 846,237.60 and it je sub lisenst. province from foreign view- | jest to a lease of seventy-five years

Mr. G. W. R. Greig, who was point. To be it's Foreign Commis- tion the date of sale with the passing corroborated the cyclist's for another story. When he first saw the cycle sioner requires much more ex; option of renewal perienced diplomat than my young seventy-five years.

it was stationary and in the aut 1 have no intention of recom-

Some of the conditions governing of falling The driver was also Prompt and commendable action sun.

mending him for such a the sale of this particular iot were falling and had his right foot on on the part of the garrison' com

that no less than 300,000 should be

There was no speed mander in Tai Ping Sha, Namboi portant post.

the ground. What sort of work. will your son, spent in rateable improvements at all, merely a loss of balance, district, resulted in a gang of

Mr. Chu Shu Seng, engage in " within 24 months from the date of said witness.

"It seemed to pirates being either killed or cap-

He will go with me to Nan- sale, and that the facades of any that he must have been going very cured, says the Canton Gazette. There is strong reasons for believking and work from bottom up building to be erected on this land very slowly." The rider then got without favoritism in the Foreign fronting on Prince Edward Road up and went under the verandah, ing that the pirates accounted for in this action formed part of the Ministry," Dr. Chu replied. He and Nathan Road should be subject Witness did not see the girl on the gang that looted the ss. Auches, will take the examinations for dip to the special approval of the roa plying on the Hong Kong-Wachow lomatic service the same

body else. Everything must be Information had been received above reproach." thst notorious pirate chief would

PIRATE GANG EXTER- MINATED.

PERPÈTRATORS OF 'KOCHOW'

run.

CRIME.

1

im-

as any

CONFUCIUS BIRTHDAY."

TO-DAY'S CELEBRATIONS.

be returning to his native village THE "DOUBLE TENTH” AND with a small gang of satellites. This man had been attacked by troops only recently and it was purely luck that enabled him to Commander Lino of the escape. 54th Regiment of the 12th Divi- sion, stationed at Tai Ping Sha, made plans to intercept the pirates, and a portion of his troops were sent to give the band a hot recep-

tion,

In

me

Director of Public Works.

The Mother's Version. the event of domestic houses being erected fronting Nathan Road, such said that her daughter was stand- On Kam, the mother of the child houses shall be of European type.

Biddings rose rapidly at 3100 ating in the side channel of the road a time and eventually settled down down. No hort signal was given.

when the motor-tycle knocked her to a competition between three rival Wilness said that she asked for bidders. It was sold for the sum

compensation and the drive re

of $49,700 to Sir Robert Ho Tung

and the Lee Wa Co. which worked out to 82.41 per square foot.

The coincidence brought about (Chinese

Sold At Upset Prices. by the "double tenth Republican Day) and the birthday

Two further lots were sold at of Confucius falling to-day, will be reason for celebrating the two upset prices, New Kowloon Inlagd anniversaries on a very elaborate Lot No: 1108, situate at the junc- tion of Apliu Street and Shek Kip Guided by the local Precaution. scale both to-day and tomorrow. ary Guards, the pirates were dis- The entire town will be bedecked Mei Street, Shamshuipo, was sold most of to Mr. Wong Iu Tung, of 43, cavered making their way through with Chinese flags and A sugar care plantation. A fierce the Chinese firms are closed to Bonham Strand West, for 88,720. Several concerts This lot has an area of 3,314 square fight ensued for several hours, in business to-day. the course of which over ten pir- have been arranged. The Chinese feet and carries with it an annuai ates were killed. Only four men Y.M.C.A. are giving one at 8 p.m.Crwn Rental of 80. were left alive, and these were this evening, the Y.W.C.A will subsequently made to pay the ex- hold one this afternoon at 2.30 treme penalty. A quantity of p.m. and at 11.30 this morning, books were seized in which were the Young Chung Oirls' School is recorded the names of various cap holding a concert at the Koshing tires, while several Blackmail jet Theatre. The Chinese Chamber of ters and an ivory seal were found Commerce is also giving an enter "on one of the dead bodies: These tainment at 3.30 p.m. Ferved to identify the body as that Tomorrow the Chin Woo Athle of the chief of the gang. A rapid tie Association is giving a concert fire magazine rifle and several at 6 p.m., and the St. Paul's Girls' nistols were recovered from the College are giving two shows, one killed. On the side of the law four to-day and the other, in celebra soldiers were wounded, while one tion of the birthday of Confucius,

was tomorrowHATÓRIO

fused.

Inspector Alexander intimated to his Worship that the driver had agreed to give, a fairly large sum to the parents as compensation.

An independent witness said that she saw the child step into the road when she was knocked down by the motorcycle which did not sound its horn. The deceased never ran across the road at all.

Direct access to the scene of the

The

fire was difficult to come by soon after the blaze had started. iron gates of alleyways were closed and guarded by watchmen," white householders near by refused to admit anyone to view the destruc tion. A representative of the North-China Daily - Nême persuad- ed a watchpad to open one of the iron gates leading directly to the burning village, and immediately a throng of beggars, with and without belong. ings, who were surging up and down in an endeavour to get as far away as possibles

found himself in

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.

CONFUCIUS BIRTHDAY

· CONCERT. ·

The concert given last night at St. Stephen's Girls' College in Confucits birthday was very well attended and a great success in every way. The programme includ cd speeches, songs, dancing, musica! selections and a Chinese play, and every item was "greeted with ap- plause.

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