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TO CRUSH KWANGSI!

CHIANG KAI SHEK'S. DETERMINATION,

"UNWILLING ALLIES?

KWANGTUNG AND YUNNAN PREPARING TO FIGHT.

(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT]

NERVY CANTON!

RUMOURS" AND RUN ON BANK.

TROOP MOVEMENTS AROUSE APPREHENSION.

[FROM OF CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. ]

CANTON, April 20. Canton's nerves Are on edge. Rumours of every kind are flooding the city; there is a run on the Central Bank and everyone is ap prehensive. No one wants war or upheavals of any kind and yet they

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1929.

CORRESPONDENCE. MR. F. A. PERRY OF

THE ROYAL VIŠIT.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG

DAILY PRESS."]

THE "B.A.T."

LEAVES FOR NORTH ON TRANSFER.

FAREWELLS FROM STAFF AND DEALERS.

Do

PIRATES BUSY OFF WOOSUNG.

EFFORTS OF AUTHORITIES TO SUPPRESS THEM NOT SUCCESSFUL..

CAREERS OF TWO LEADERS.

The attempts of the Chinese authorities to suppress piracy in the vicinity of Woosung have thus far proved unavailing, according to reports appearing in the vernacular pres

CANTON, April 29, Another Ave regiments, under Colonel Heung Hon Ping, a trusted subordinate of General Chen Tsai Tong, have been sent to the West are the situation out of control of especially at the present time. Now H. G. Sheldon, Mr., C. Bulmer chow 'authorities to the Chinese

According to a report submitted by the Taungming and Nantung-

Sız.-It is always easy to criti- cise, especially if one is not "be-. hind the scenes" and aware" of the difficulties, etc. There seems to be, Many friends and dealers paid a however, a very general feeling visit to the office of the British-

Tobacco Company that many opportunities were lost American

Saturday to bid farewell to Mr. during the recent visit of H.R.H.. A. Perry, the manager of the the Duke of Gloucester. The Colony South China Department of the and hoped to give a demonstration had looked forward to the event B.A.T., who has been transferred to North China Among those who to the Prince of loyalty and affee- called were Sir Henry Pollock, tion towards the Royal Family, KC.. Mr. Eldon Potter, 5.C., Mr. that the Prince has gone most of Johnson, Mr. W. A. Dowley and us feel that after all it proved a Me S. H. Dutton. somewhat frigid affaiz. Guards prestated arm, officials and not. ables were shaken hands with, and the rest of us watched in silence The sudden commandeering of all and at a very respectful distance. the rolling stock on the Capton-

It was a pity, for example, that Samshui Railway some days ago the Government House party should to prevent Kwangsi troops advan- started a number of reports. The have been so carefully hedged off manager of the South Obida Divi- who leads one gang, was, it is said, i Icing, in this direction upon Kwang-thing came as a complete surprise from the other guests at Friday'a sion, who spoke of the departing formerly a subordinate general of! garden party, even though the

hedge

very beautiful back of flowers. True, His Royal ghness afterwards inspected the guests and was presented to B chosen few. But there was no

border of Kwangtung. Most of General Chen Ming Shu's army, under Colonel Tsoi Ting Kai are

in the West River district but as yet no information about them is available except that they are there

the Government and developing every day in the direction of war, and its attendant consequences in this time of famine.

tung and if orders are given to and thousands of would-be passen attack Kwangs: they will be in a gera arrived at the various stations favourable position

to be curtly told that there would be no service. Then a long series against Wuchow.

of troop trains passed and stories

to

advance

CHIANG'S STRATEGY..

Was 4

Early in the afternoon 2 pre- sentation was made to Mr. Perry. by the staff and dealers The gift, a large silver tray with names of ali dealers and staff in South China and Yunnan inscribed, was handed

Nayy and the Shanghai and Woo

Gendarmerie Commissioner, the miscreants have become more active than ever in the Chihtung dis trist.

Further details are published of

to Mr. Perry by Mr. A. P. Bunge the two leaders. Pan Kai Shu,

chief's kind treatment of the staff and of the esprit de corps of the catire department under his man- agement. Ms. Perry's heaith was then drunk with musical bonours.

In thanking those present, àir. Perry referred to his most friendly relations with the Chinese staff and dealers, who used to address him

(Uncle Perry), a

sense of informal mingling and the Royal visitor's staff, who would began to be spread of a declaravery likely have enjoyed meeting tion of war, of fighting, of victories and talking to people in the Colony, as "Pe suk

Marshal Sun Chuan Fang and he became a pirate after the capture of Shanghai by the Nationalists.

Director of Peace Preservation I At one time, he was engaged by the people of Nantungchow, Chih- tung and Haimen to direct the affairs of the "Peace Preservation Corps." San Hai Shan, leader of

So far there has been no official declaration of war on Kwangsi, but and deleats. At first people watch trailed behind looking like Queen honour which he appreciated very the other baud, who is confining ed the trains in bewilderment and Victoria on a certain noted occa-highly. He had seen 25 years' ser his activities to the Chihtung dia-

in conversation with A military

"office: the writer learned that Mar..then they gave full vein to their

FINANCIAL TROUBLES...

sioa.

The children of the Colony-ex- * brief inspection of Scouts and Guides when the Prince was probably tired and anxious for big tig-bad bo show at all Probably, the members of the Legis- lative Council would have foregone that final handshake at the Prince's departure if it had been suggested that that should have been the children's luzetion. Publie money was voted for this occasion and representative groups of school children might have been given a party on Saturday and then assem-

imaginations: Fatthan was particept for shal Chiang Kai Shek had definite-

cularly disturbed, but the smaller ly ordered Kwangtung to send an places, where nobody cares a straw expedition to Kwangsi by the West about politics, carried on unper- River with Wuchow as the first obturhed. Now the service has been jective. Chiang is planning to renewed and one source of scare attack Kwangsi simultaneously from mongering has dried up. · "three directions. General Ho Chien of Hunan is to advance from Changsha and Hangchow with Kweilin As the first objective: Kwangtung is to supply the second line of attack, "as stated, with Gentral Chen Tsai Tong in supreme command. The third attack is to be be launched by General Yung Lung of Yunnan from the west side of Kwangsi with Liuehow and Pak Ip as the objectives. Ho Chien has

It is no good talking about enthusiasm. There could have

super

been both, but this modest and conscientious young man, who him- obviously anxious to self was please, was made to behave like a Inspector.- Government Yours, etc.

RESIDENT. Hong Kong, April 29.-

CAUSES OF RACIAL FRICTION.

But the general uncertainty is reflected most clearly in the jump-bled to see the Prince off. ing state of the exchange, the At least they could have given slump in Central Bank of China him a cheer. As it was it looked notes and the demand for Hong as if His Royal Highness wasn't Kong money. The head office of safe without half a regiment to the bank, on the South Band, and und him. the two branch ofces are getting" cheering crowds and spontaneous more and more crowded every day with crowds wanting to exchange banknotes for silver. The Finance Authorities are complaining that been the first to advance and a people are boarding silver and ao number of Ho Chien's troops under i

matter how much they issue none General Fan Shek "Shang and seems to be in eirculation. Only Brigadier-General Hsu Hok Cheung notes (of which the supply seems have now reached Lin, Wu and Lama inexhaustible) and copper cash are Shan Mountains. The vanguard is being used in shops and markets. reported to be near Kiang Wa, an A Hong Kong dollar coats $1.48 in important point-in Southern Hunan not far from Kwangsi, and it is thought in official circles here that the first armed clash will be in this -district. The total strength of the „Hunanese forces is reported to be three divisions and two independent regiments.

DAILY PRESS."]

paper money but $1.32 in coin..so, [TO THE EDITOR OF THE "BONG KONG in spite all regluations the bank notes are in point of fact depre- dating. This is done surreptitious. ly, but on quite a big scale.

The money changers are aceased of rigging the market and encour aging panic. It has been suggested that each shop should be allowed to cash 10 per cent. of "its regia tered capital in silver but no more, and that each family, according to to change up to $50 notes for silver to Nanking and has stated that he once and no more.

COY YUNNAN! General Yung Lung, of Yunnan,

SIB, I came down from Canton by this morning's express, and on coming off the ferry on the Hong Kong side an incident occurred that, to me, was very illuminating, implanting in my mind a deep im pression of the ways of officialdem

here.

vice in China, 22 of which had been spent in South China, and he much regretted that he had to leave..

Besides the Hong Kong staff and dealers, there were present at the brewell ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Abbott, Mr. M. St. Walsh and Mrs. F. H. Fisher. Mr. Abbott a director of the Imperial Tobacco Company of India and was passing through on a trip to Japan.

Mr. Perry left for the North by the 8.8. Talamba on Sunday. Al though the vessel was due to sail as early as 8.20 in the morning, the Chinese staff and dealers assembled on board to bid farewell. Volleys of fire crackers from their launch were discharged for "good joss as the steamer left the wharf

נ,

The South China Department with Head Office in Hong Kong is now in charge of Mr. M. St. J. Walsh.

AN IMPERIAL BIRTHDAY.

RECEPTION GIVEN BY CONSUL

GENERAL FOR JAPAN. Yesterday was the 8th birthday of the Emperor of Japan, and the occasion was fitly celebrated by those of His Imperial Majesty'a subjects who have made their homes in this Colony.

Though the business houses were not closed the Japanese community was hone the less-en féte and all Japanese vesacis in harbour dressed chip.

rich, likewise held the rank of general under the late Admiral General Pi Shou Chen and he and him men are equipped with arms of most modern type.

So far, says the Eastern Times, the two gangs have avoided coming into collision with the naval and military authorities, whose efforts to stop them have failed.

The chief of the Woosung Water Police has despatched several more garbeats to the infested district in the hope of engaging the gangs and is personally to leave in a couple of days to take direct charge.

Patrolling the Districts,

There are now two gunboats, two torpedo-boats and several large. vessels as well as many small craft manned by soldiers of the 5th Division, marines and water-police patrolling the districts, but those in charge are said to be unfamiliar with the area, with the result that those on board are experiencing much difficulty in engaging the pirates.

In a fight with the marauders UD April 17 says the Chinese press, Capt. Chu Chen Ken, Commissioner of Public Safety for the Chihtung district, was killed as well as several of his men.

On Sunday, says another report. a boat carrying 140 pigs was held up by pirates at Can Chia Chao, a place some 200 i distant from Woo sung. In addition to the pigs,... & large quantity of booty was taken away. The crew attempted to put up a resistance, but they were over- whelmed.

The One was wounded and another was carried off for ransom, the

The Consul-General for Japan, Mr. Y. Murakami, held a reception in his own home for his compatriots between 9 and 10.30 am. Japanese school children number- ing about 150 were present, and paid homage to the picture of their sovereign and about 100 other Japanese residents were also pre sent.

has repeatedly declared his loyalty its circumstances, should be allowed him that they were mine, he repeat-! for Japan held an official reception

j preparing an expedition against. It is hoped that if people are certain Kwangsi in compliance with Mar- thus allowed to board a sha! Chiang's orders. As yet, bow. amount they will be content to stop then and the value of the ever, there is no news of any troop notes will revive. The proposal movements. It is thought that the has, however, been severely critic Yunnan Government will ask first ised and despite some official sup- of all for money and supplies from port is not likely to mature.

the Central Government with which

to equip and maintain. an army in TEN MONTHS' AND A

the field..

BIRCHING.

SHARP SENTENCE ON A...

THIEF.

The Chinese who was convicted of

I had six suitcases in charge of a coolie. Accustable in uniform stopped the coolie, and asked whe- ther the luggage belonged to Euro- Between the hours of 11.30 a.im. pean or Chinese. On my informing and 12:30 p.m. the Consul-General ed the query, as to nationality, and in the Hong Kong Hotel. His pa my declaring that I was. Chinese, Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil he immediately ordered the bags Clementi, K.C.M.G.) arrived soon to be opened be searched, after noon, and among others pre- The constable was most courteous seat were the Hon. Mr. W. T. throughout, and I bave no com- Southorn, C.MG. (Colonial Secre plaint whatever against him per- tary), and other members of the Bonally, but the part of the pro- Hong Kong Government, and repre- ceedings that struck me most fore-sentatives of the Consular Body, of ibly was the officer's distinct desire His Majesty's Services, and of the know the nationality of the business houses of the Colony, both owner of the baggage before he Japanese and foreign. could decide whether it was neces sary to institute the search, and the difference in his manner when plying his questions and after learning the

to

anawer.

pirates demanding $10,000 for his release.

DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPERS.

24 CHINESE INDICTED AT

SHANGHAI

HEAVY SENTENCES IMPOSED.

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Twenty-four. Chinese, including ten wamen, two boys, a soldier and four coolies, the remainder being unemployed, were brought before Judge Sun and Mr. Hasegaw&, Senior Consul's Deputy, in On His Excellency's arrival, the Shanghai Provisional Court for host, Mr. Y. Murakami, proposed judgment in connection with a the health of His Majesty King charge of kidnapping in which they George V., to which the Governor were alleged to have been implicat responded by proposing the health | ed.

the

Would the baggage have been of His Imperial Majesty the Em- The kidnapping affair took place opened and searched had a Euro-peror of Japan. pean been the owner? And the

no.

in Sinza Hoad da November 29 laät and other persons are said to have been concerned in the matter. The victim was an 18-month_old_child named Lee Ban Pao, its father being a well-to-do merchant.

A Woman to 'Die. The Court acquitted 17 of the accused, including the soldier, the two boys and six of the women, and sentenced three of the others, a woman included, to death. A fourth man was sentenced to 15 years and deprived of his civic rights for life; a fifth was given eight years and deprived of his citizenship for ten years, and a woman was sentenced to four years

Another man was fined $180 with the alternative of 80 days' imprisin ment.

KWANGSI'S FORCE. -

Opinions are divided as to Kwang- si's chance of successful resistance.

Yesterday evening a reception In Canton it is thought that Ho

answer that I am led to give is was given by the Japanese com- The attitude of the constable munity in the Japanese Club, which Chiea's advance might be held, up,

robbery But 121, Wongneichoug and the manner in which he phrased was attended by a large number of but that attacks from Kwangtung Road, the residence of Mr. W. H and put his questions gave me the people. and Yunnan must inevitably turn Edmonds, was sentenced to a total very distasteful impression that the the scale against the Kwangsi of ten months' hard labour and 15 differentiation must have been in-

cluded in his instructions as to his treatment is meted out in this strokes of the birch by Mr. E. W. troops.

Hamilton at the Central Magie duties. I fully realise this is a Colony, where British justice and Kwangsi has three divisions, six tracy yesterday."

make, but fairness are supposed to be the very strong statement independeat regiment and 15 special a cigarette cabe and a fountain pen option but to incline to this belief,

For stealing a pair of spectacles, proceedings as a whole leave me no guiding principles or administration, that one wonders what more pro- corps which brings the total mili- from the complainant's bouse while Racial friction is a very sore sub- vocation is required before the tary strength to about 23 regiments, the latter was listening-in on his ject that has been very much to anti-foreign feeling can be viewed General Wong Shin Hung is in wireless set, the defendant wae sen- the foro during the last few years, as a fair and justifiable expression supreme command and is reported tenocd to four months hard labour, but I make no apologies for bring of the country's inclinations to be in Eweilin directing opera On a charge of returning from ing it again into the limelight. The If the expression "anti-foreign ”. tions against the Hunanese forces banishment before his term had ex- incident that befell me, if it be covers, the natural instinctive desire under General Ho Chien. General pired, the defendant was further typical of the sort of treatment that to reciprocate and retaliate in kind, Wong Koak Chu in charge of the sentenced to six months' hard Chinese transit visitors receive, then I have no hesitation in declar- eastern portion of Kwangsi with labour and 15 strokes of the birch. gives an inkling as to the causes ing myself rabidly anti-foreign, and headquarters at Wuchow, and upon it was stated that since his deporte of the bitter anti-foreign feeling it is my firm intention to enlist Three of the accused, including him will develop the duty of meet- tion in 1925 for a period of ten that prevailed throughout the days support to the best of my ability for one of those acquitted, were order- ing any advance by Kwangtung years, the defendant had been back of the strike, and, to a certain every movement that China's Gov-ed to be handed over to the French troops.

four times.

extent is still existent now. The ernment may make to impose res authorities for trial in connection In Canton it is believed that war In passing sentence the Magis Chinese as a nation have been be trictions on foreigners in China, with crimes alleged to have been can only be averted if the Kwangsi trate said that he had taken into laboured and berated by the foreign for, in the last analysis, it will be committed in the French Concession leaders surrender unconditionally to consideration that defendant had Press for their bitterness against found that each and everyons of with a proviso that they should be Nanking. The Canton Government given information regarding the foreigners without, it has been con China's moves against the foreigner returned to the International Settle- is drafting & Enel manifesto declar burglary at Mr. A. T. Hamilton's stantly alleged, any just cause or is a copy or counterpart of some meat authorities later for the ser ing its wish for peace with Kwangsi residence, No. 15, Leighton Hill reason for this feeling, yet right unjust distinction, maintained by vice of their sentences or release. but maintaining that it will not Road. But for this Magistrate now, while there is so much prattle foreigners against the Chinese. hesitate to resort to arms to pre- would have passed the full sentence of friendship" and co-opera- Yours, etc., serve the dignity of the Nationalist of qne year with 20 strokes of the tion, such glaringly discriminative

birch

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Hong Kong, April 29,

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