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CANTON NEW YEAR BANQUET.

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GENERAL CHEN MING SHU ON CHINA'S AIMS AND ACHIEVEMENTS.

AMERICAN CONSUL - GENERAL'S CORDIAL REPLY.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT, }

CANTON, January 17th.

M. Avenol, Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Nations, arrived in Casten from Hong Kong early this morning for a short official visit before proceeding to Nanking. He was met by Dr. Chao Hsin Chu. Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, and was taken to the Victoria Hotel, Shameen. Later he paid sa oficial call on Dr. Chu who knew M. Avenol very well in Genevs when the former was China's representative at the League of Nations:

In the afternoon M. Avend visited Generai Chen Ming Shu, Chairman of the Provincial Council.

M. Avenol was also guest of honour at the Government House at the New Year banquet given by Marshal Li Tani Hain and General Chen Ming Shu. There were 150 distinguished guests of nearly every nationality, including Admiral Stotz of the French Navy, H.E. Henrik de Kaufmans, the Danish Minister to China, and a score or more of others.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY. JANUARY 18th, 1929.

INQUIRY INTO SOLDIER'S

DEATH.

CAUSED BY BLAZING CAN-OF,

PETROL.

A Divisional Court of Idquity WDS- held in Whitfield Barracks, Kow- loon, yesterday morning to inquire into the circumstances of the death from burna of Signalman Harold White, aged 31, of the Royal Carps of Signals

KENNEDY ROAD MURDER.

ACCUSED AND ALLEGED CONFESSIONS.

ANOTHER WITNESS'S

EVIDENCE.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE KOWLOON *** KICKING ". EPIDEMIC.

(TO THE EDITOR. OF THR !' HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,'')

Sin,-Since

seem to ba

collecting kicks from Kowloon

residents, may I add one more to

Further alleged confessions by your collection? I want to register one emphatic "kick" about the Signalman White poured petrol Leung Fong, the blacksmith charged habit some people bors have of upon a nest of white ants and then with the murder in Kennedy parking their cars in the street all struck a match to destroy them. Road, were disclosed by a fellow-night. Is it permissible by the The flame spread along a trail of spirit which had trickled down from worker at the Naval Yard when police to leave one's car on the open highway in this manner? In & can placed on a nearby shelf, proceedings were resumed before my opinion any oficer finding a car Waite apparently attempted to Major O. Willson at the Central left unattended all night in this shift the can but it overturned and

manner should be authorised to blazing petrol poured als over him. Magistracy yesterday afternoon.

impound the machine, the owner A comrade dashed to his assist. Mr. E. Somerset Fitzroy, Assist being required to present himself anco but White was so badly burn-

ant Attorney-General, is prosecut at the police court next day, and ed that he died later in hospital.

The Court found that White's ing and Mr. E. 5. C. Brooks (of made to pay heavily for the release of his ear. Some owner-drivers in death was due to accidental causes. Messrs. Hastings, Dennys and Kowloon ought to try their little

A sad feature of the case

wae Bowley) conducting the defence. games on in a city like San Fran- tha: Signalman White had just

The murder was committed on cisco or New York. At the same completed his term of Army Ser February 22nd last year when the time they would learn quite" n lot rice and was due to go home to deceased, Fung Man Shu, was with about trafic regulations and they England on the next transport. a young married woman mear Mon-vertainly need a few lessons, especi

mouth Path in the evening, Aally those bright young men who bracelet stolen from the girl at the love to sweep down to the ferry in time was identified by her. It was their machines at 35 miles an hour found in a pawnshop and the ticket with the Elaxon in full blast, and was alleged to have besa given by pull up in the midst of all the trai- fic outside the gates with a terrible the accused to another man.

squeaking of brakes But about General Chen Ming Shu said-basis of justice and frankness.

this all-night parking in publie It is with the greatest pleasure cherish no idea of revenge." W

thoroughfares,,, I would like to welcome to Canton as our only aim to preserve the peace and

know whether police regulations guests of honour, M. Avengl. prosperity of China and of the

permit it, or whether there is no Assistant Secretary-General of the world at large. We earnestly hope

order at all on the subject. If the told the Court that on four co' latter, then I think this is one League of Nations, H. E Henrik that the friendly nations will Gottung Province can enter upon a de Kaufmana. the Danish Minister fail to help China in realizing this period of extensive economic devecasions the accused made references more job for the Kowloon members to China, and Admirab Stotz of the aim

lopment. I am sure, however, that while at work in the Naval Yard of the Legislative Council to tackle. I am not a garage-owner, so I do French Navy. I have also cordial As chairman of the Provincial voice the sentiment of my col to a murder.

not lose anything as a result of this ly invited representatives and Council. 1 shall do my best to league when I say that we feel that

practics, but fear of the conse friends of other nations, and my achieve works of reconstruction, to this happy period is now near at oin colleagues to this banquet. give full protections to foreigners, hand.

quences has so ar kept me from and to maintain peace and order

following the example of the road- side parkers. If there is nothing throughout the land.

to be afraid of, maybe I shall join

A, M. the merry hand myself.-Yours, etc.

that

THE NEW ERA IN CHINA.

people have won their prescat posi- tion by their unyielding spirit and continued sacrifices. The period of destruction bas passed and that of reconstruction has begun aud The Central Government is doing its best to reconstruct China.

We

Colleagues, in conclusion let us drink to the closer friendship and good will among all the nations

If there was any paper currency in circulation in 1933 it was much deprecinted. Today the notes of the Central Bank in this province

Li Yun Lam, the second witness are circulating at par. The railway to Hong Kong is in operation within the case, stated at a previous two express trains each way daily hearing that he received the pawn and the telegraph lines have been ticket from the accused and re restored. It is true that there is deemed the article, which he later still mach to be done before Ewang handed to his wife. Yesterday ho

.

Normal. Relations With The Government

The

years of revolation and turmoil have been full of trial and

Retribution And Deterioration.

"Misfortune has befallen ma since I stabbed a person to death in Kenreds Rond. I am shedding my hair. The few dollars which I made from the murder have been lost in gambling, and I am as poor

ever, Retribution deteriorates

After more than ten years of turmoil and strife, we have come to the real unification of China. A new hope is being born as bright as the spring flowers how be Fore me in this room. The Chinesa and to the health and happiness of anxiety for the officials of this prome. We are both so poor that it

our honourable guests and ofvince, and the consular representa- 13 no

tives have not been free from the These were some of the statements use awinging hammers." friends here this evening.

strain. To-day, however, normal relations have been re-established made by the accused, said witness. and our contact with the Govern-. ment of Kwangtung is closer and easier than it has been for many years. My colleagues and I realize, however, that while our duties are, used to be, our responsibilities are now far more pleasant than they no less, but perhaps will be greater Formerly we could only do our best from day to day. Now the time ler

The first and most important

step is the present Conference for Military Reorganization and De- mobilization, now being held at Nanking. Its purpose is to disband all superfluous soldiers and to unify of the Conference should mean

MR. DOUGLAS JENKINS REPLIES.

Mr. Douglas Jenkins, the American Consul-General and Senief Consul at Shameen, in reply, said:

Continuing, witness said that the accused told him that he was with another man when the murder was

committed. The accused attacked the lady and demanded her jewel-

him with a dagger just to hurt him, lery. A man came and pushed him

but with no intent to kill him.

Under eross-examination witness

The accused then stabbed

away.

Kowloon, Jan. 18th, 1929.

THE WHAMPOA PORT SCHEME.

SURVEY WORK COMMENCED.

Company, has ordered the survey Mr. Li Lu Cho, Director-General of the Whampoa Port Development of Shum Shui Bay to be under-

The honour of saying a few words this evening on behalf of the Con- sular Body devolves upon me as Senior Consul. This does not neces the national finances. The success sarily mean that I am the oldest or constructive work has come and the stated that on one occasion when taken, This, bay is at the further

the wisest consul in Canton It simply means that I have served at colleagues.

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field seems to be one of almost the accused made the statement end of the Chakiang River in Witness Whampoa, being about 60 miles limitless possibilities. To the aver three others overheard it.

from the centre of Canton City. It is bounded on the south by San- chow a far as Cheungchow island, And the Hungshing, Lungshuen, Taikut and Tungku saad-banks while on the north it is bounded by Yuchu Hu up to Sheung Kong village, along which the Director General has decided to build the bund for the Whampoa Part.

Mr. Brooks: When did you first give in formation to the police; bow did your evidence come to be taken ?-I did not report to the police; on November 9th, Shek Tui (detective) came to see me.

of many forms and ceremonies. To he thought such a thing could be my mind, however if a consuler brue.

Witness And A Detective. officer may be permitted to express his opinion on the subject) there is nothing peculiar in the conduct of national relations. It should be, a plain and straightforward business where men must be frack and truthful and in which there should be unbounded sympathy and the will not only to protect and develop the interest of one's own country but to deal righteously and sympathetically with the people of the land to which one is sent. If those of us in the foreign service live up to these conditions we may b. assured of success.

turning point for China. Thanks to the harmony among cur military this post longer than any of my age layman diplomacy is a thing asked one of them later whether from the harbour, and about 31 li leaders, the Conference has been proceeding smoothly. Though first of all an internal affair, yet we must remember that peace in China, to a large measure, menas the peace in the world, aad that the welfare of China means the welfare of the world. The problems of China are the problems of the world.

Because of interdependence be. tween countries, we must lay stress China is a on world economics. large country, possessing great natural resources, but they are not fully developed.

At present, we are seeking assistance as regards exparta and capital from Our neighbours. Such assistance will, I am sure, be mutually beneficial. At present eleven countries have signed new tariff treaties with China. This is indeed a gesture of friendship from those countries to- policy

The members of the Consular Body have come to look forward with much pleasure to these annual dinners given by the Provincial Government. They furnish an ex- cellent opportunity for us to meet and talk with our Chinese friends. Most of us have also become very fond of Cantonese cooking and we know that we are sure to have some of the best dishes put before us on these happy occasions..

Tonight we have with us three prominent visitors, whose presence has added much to this occasion. It is regretted, however, that Mar- sha! Li Tani Hain, whom we have all learned to respect and for whom we have a deepening friendship, is unavoidably absent in Nanking.

The Last Six Years.

** Our Friends In The Provincia) Government."

You say that the accused gave you this pawn ticket-Yes Is it the fact that pawn tickets are often bought and sold ?-Yes. in the street.

Shum Shui Bay has a depth of water from 30 to 30 feet and has a breadth of 330 to 1,065 fect and will accommodate a considerable number of vessels. It served as the anchorage of occan steamers at the time when they could not sail inte the inland water of Canton, and is also an excellent storm shelter, According to the report of the Board of Conservancy Works, says the Canton "Gazette, few typhoons. have visited this bay within the past twenty years, and they have

With the present depth, and Did you owe him any money 1-breadth of the above-mentioned bar it is now only necessary to have it When was the last occasion when dredged to an even depth of 35 feet you borrowed money from him?so as to make the depth equal to Over a year ago..

that of the inlet of Whampos, and in this way it will enable steamers of large size to anchor in the hay. thus making Whampoa & first-class or moor near the shore at all times, commercial port.

wards Chica. Agging of the Canton during the six years I havement will not fail to do their part money from him in November 7 caused no great damage.

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My colleagues and I have to thank our friends in the Provincial Government for many kindnesses

Extraordinary Statements. How did you come to make these extraordinary statements against the accused --I did when Shek Tui questioned me

What was the joke you had with the accused the first time he spoke about this -About gambling and sparrows (mab jongs); I cannot remember exactly.

Can you suggest why he gave you a valuable thing like that -Since he lost money in gambling and had no money to redeem the article; as we were friends he gave it to me.

All the more reason why he should From my long experience in Can-ry to raise some money?-He was

an acquaintance of mine.

Did you try to borrow some Many things have happened inton I do not doubt but, that our friends in the Provincial Govern- towards China" is a past. The Chinese people are resided here and I hope I may be

06 and in dealing with daily becoming more and more pardoned if I indulge in a few enlightened. In the old days they reminiscences. In 1993, when I first antionals. We are sure to encoun No. Could be easily deceived, but they arrived, the leaders of the National

ter difficulties, for such is the his- i tory international relations, but are different. now. This is indeed Government had not yet succeeded if of intermined on both sides, China's now strength, and we are in developing and realizing their as I am sure we shall be, to over all certain that the old policy of

programme. They scarcely control- aggression

conce these difficulties and to deal keen has

abandoned. fed this city and exercised but with each other in a spirit of fair. Supposing for a moment that Chip were destroyed, what good. scanty influence in the outlying mess and goodwill, I entertain no

districts of Kwangtung Province. doubt as to the future.. would it do to the world from an "economic standpoint? In reality, They were subject to attacks from China as a nation can never be opposing military leaders destroyed. Let us consider, for an railway to Hong Kong was example, a family dining around pied by hostile forces and no trains and courtesies in the past We

table.

Telegraph communica IF

is could run.

greatly appreciate the friendly and absent, the appearance of the table tions were interrupted most of the helpful attitude of Marshal Li Tsai time. There, was no definite pro in and of General Chen Ming will not look right. So one may

And yet you can remember the Shu, who has recently come to the exact words used by the accused — think of the family of nations. gramme in government circles and There is a Chinese proverb which the city was under the control of

head of the Provincial Govern. No, not the exact words. rbeat. We feel assured that these When cne person has to military forces unfriendly to each

Did you write down "the state- retire to a corner, the whole com- other and of doubtful loyalty to the gentlemen are doing their best ment1-No, I cannot read or write pany feels unhappy." This shoe civil administration,

Did you have any conversation that the Chinese is a sympathetic As the years have passed theat only for their own people but people. Sympathy, I deem, is situation has gradually changed for the foreigners residing in this with the last witness about this

province. We would also thank case?-No. necessary in personal relations as and one improvement after another our genisl friend, Mr. Cha Chao

Did you tell him the wonderful well as in international relations. has been effected. The civil ad Hain, the Commissioner of Foreign story be told-No. And did you

ministration increased its control Affairs, with whom we are in almost tell him the wonderful story you. "Unequal Privileges."

over the various military groups daily contact and who is so in were going to say -No. Tariff restriction, Consular juris and extended its influence through variably helpful and sympathetic.

Did you read about this case in diction and other unequal privi out the province. Then came the "We congratulate these gentlemen the newspapers last February 1-1 leges forced upon Chins, are an march of the Cantonese northward and the other officials of the

cannot read iron chain binding China China

sad the final consolidation "of "the Kwangtung Government on the must be released before she can entire country under the present success now attending their efforts any the accused told you is purely I put it to you that what you be mistress in her own house.

National Government. Wo have in the administration of this your Therefore our friends, must not

own imagination --No, he hesitate to treat China on, a basis enjoyed pezco and, order in Canton province. (Loud Applause)

talked a lot about it..

Mr, K. S. Kwan, of No. 182, Kowloon Tong pleaded guilty to a of equality. The foundation of the during the past year and the indica.

Timekeeper's Evidence,

summons for keeping a dog with- Chinese National Government is tions now are that the people of

The banquet was typically Chi- The third witness was a time-out & license and allowing it to be being laid, more and more armly tais city and province are recover-

He abroad without a muzzle. The day by day. The legislative couning from the disastrous effects of nese, the menu being as follows: keeper at the Naval Fard.

the revolution and attendant civil

Hors d'Oeuvre (Canton style).

stated that on February 22nd last defendant said that he had an old cil at Nanking is carefully com- warfare.

Bird's Nest Soup with Pigeon Eggs. year the register showed that a man license which had not been renew- piling a complete code of law, so

Shark's Fins.

named Loung Fong was on duty in ed. The Magistrate imposed a fine that every individual who resides

Chicken and Cramp Fish. the morning and afternoon. Or of $5 for the second offence, and "Yuin Naa" Ham and Prawns. ̧ the 23rd he worked only in the dismissed the first with a caution.

Crab Witt Cauliflower. morning. On the 24th he worked Roast Sucking Pig (whole). the whole day. The working hours Steamed "Shu Kwan Mushrooms. were from 7 am to noon and 1.30

to 4.45 p.m.

says

Go ahead Canton,

in China may have full protection. Six years ago Canton bad some The completion of this code is not broad streets but they were paved very far off. Therefore, I hope only with macadam. To-day there that our friends will not insist on are miles of sephalt streets in the the continuance of Consular Juris city and the number of motor-cars and motor buzer is increasing, diction.

The foreign policy of our Na- while the highways of Kwangtung tional Government is largely guid and Kwangsi provinces are being ed by public sentiment, which like improved and extended. In 1923 wise holds a very important place the Canton Mint was lifeless; to- in every country. As our Chinese day the plant is in operation and people have been trained for thou- the Provincial Government is coin- sands of years to be peace loving;ing silver for the use of the people. we form our foreign policy on the uunto 2 so. Pont yuog)

The Menu,

Minced Quail with Lettuce.. "Lo, Ya" Witt Chrysanthemum (to be cooked on the table).. Hot Orangeade.

Den Fain." "Yi Fu" Noodles. "Yang Chow" Fried Rice. Fruit, "Haieng Pen" Tea:

In answer to Mr. Brooks, witness said that blacksmiths sometimes worked overtime, but he was unable to check whether Leung Fong work ed overtime on those days as the time sheets had been sent to Eug- land for audit... (Continued at foot of nezt column,

MORE KOWLOON DOG- OWNERS SUMMONED. When Mr. P. T. Farrel appeared before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy on a summons for allowing his dog to be on the streets without a muzzle, he said that he knew nothing of the inci- dent until he received the summonɑ of January 11th. The Indian con stable admitted that he had failed to inform anyone at the defendant's house of the offence, and the Magis- trate dismissed the summons re marking that by not notifying. somebody in the house the defen answer a aummons he knew nothing dant could not be expected to about.

Evidence of receiving the bracelet. from her husband, the second wit- nese, was given by the man's wife. She stated that after about twenty days she wanted money and paward the article again at a shop a few doors from her house,

The case wis adjourned until this afternoon.

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