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KWANGTUNG'S FIRST LINE COLLAPSES.

KWANGSI TROOPS SWEEP DOWN WEST RIVER.

"FIGHTING ON THE KOWLOON.CANTON RAILWAY.

THREAT TO SOUTHERN CAPITAL.

The uncertainties of Chinese warlare have never been more strikingly exemplified than in the present Kwangtung-Kwangsi war. So far from the poor province being overwhelmed it has boldy attacked in two main directions, crumpling Kwangtung's first line of defence on the West River, and threatening, the Canton-Han- kow Railway, north of Canton."

The Kwangsi militarists" administered Kwangtung with such success that the defending forces are by no means united against their old chiefs and both the Navy and the East River troops are reported to have changed sides.

Details of the situation are given below by our Canton corres- pondent.

FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

"CANTON, May 8.

Startling developments have de- curred since the declaration of war between Kwangtung and Kwangsi a couple of days ago and the fall of Canton to Kwangsi is be lieved to be imminent. Fighting is reported to have started along the Canton-Kowloon Railway between lapsed.

This reverse

Taost important strategic point on the River, has fallen into their hands, and Kwangtung forces under Colonel Heung Ron Ping are being driven back on Samshui and Ho How where it is hoped to make a determined stand. considered in local military circles to be very serious, as the Kwang- tang first line of defence has col- The Kwangsi troops are the different units of the Second also reported to be advancing `to- Kwangtung Division under General wards Ting Yuen, an important Tang Yin Wah. This Division was! city on the North River, where they formerly commanded by General hope to join hands with General- Cantonese Wong Kaak Chu who is advancing Hsu King Tong, General, but a firm adherent of the with an army of some 8,000 from When General Wai Tsap and Ling Yang in eastern Kxangsi Clique. Chen Tsai Tong and Admiral Chen Kwangsi. If these two forces can junction at this point, an Chak returned to Canton from effect Nanking and declared the neutrality attack will be made on Canton. of Kwangtung in the Wahan-Nan- king war, General Hsu King Tong declined to associate himself with

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STRONG FORCES.

Kwangsi in attacking Kwangtang the actions of the other Cantonese from three directions. General generals. He tendered his resignn Wong Shiu. Hong is in supreme tion, which was accepted, and the command and is personally direct Central Government appointed

ing military opérations on the West General Tang Tin Wah to his com River. General Wu Ting Yang, an mand. The nature of the fighting other of Kwangsi's leaders, is re- along the Canton Kowloon Railway ported to be invading Kwangtung is still shrouded in mystery and from Yam Chow and Lima Chow reports to hand are meagre. But in the southern part of the Pro- it is thought that the two trusted vince. This Kwangsi force left Nan- subordinates of General Hou Kingning a couple of days ago and is Tong, Colonels Li Mo Trê and Wan also reported to be making rapid Yin Kiu, suddenly turned against

The forces operating their new leader, General Tang Yin

against Kwangtung are estimated at Wah. They want to secure the re- turn of their old chief and have seized the opportunity, when "the majority of the Kwangtung, forces were fighting in the West River dia tritt to launch an attack on the rear of General Chen Tsai Tong's

armies.

Canton.

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progress.

over 24,000 strong.

The Kwangsi forces have also been reinforced by the arrival of the defeated remnants of Wu Tsung

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY `9, 1929,

Tak and Hsia Wei's armies from Wuhan. Though badly beaten by Marshal Chiang Kai Shek, they numbered about 40,000 and are still fairly well equipped. They will be used against Ho Chien, who is at tacking Kwangsi from Hunen.

K.O.S.B. COURT MARTIAL.

MAIOR OGILVY UNDER 'CRÒSS-EXAMINATION.

AN OBJECTION BY COUNSEL FOR PROSECUTION.

THERE WERE FORTY

SHROFFS

AND ONLY SIX REMAIN!

INTERESTING TURN IN KOWLOON CASE.

The case against Jose dos Caldos,

versions of deposit money handed to him by would-be employees in the Philippine-Trading Company, Kow. loco, of which the defendant was manager took an interesting turn at the hearing yesterday before Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith at Kowloon Magistracy.

DELAYED MAIL.

POST OFFICE SUES LOCAL SHIPPING AGENTS.

TECHNICAL OFFENCE.

Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Central Magistracy yesterday morn

as agents for the East Asiatic Co,'è m.y. Malaya, were summoned for

failing to give notice to the Post-

master-General of the alternation in the hour of the departure of the vessel on May 3rd.

At the resumed District Court who is charged with unlawful eaning, Messrs. John Mabbera & Co., Martial yesterday, Mr. D. Ľ Strellett, defending Corporal Charles Hendry, K.O.S.B., for alleged embezzlement of $1,300, from the Regimental Institute funds, concladed his cross-examination of Major G. M. Ogilvy, who was Rresident of the Institute during the greater portion of the period. covered by the alleged defalcations. The cross-examination lasted all

day.

Major Ogilvy stated in reply to the defence that cash payments were rarely banded to him by the accused, and that the majority of cash payments were made by the latter. Incidentals were not enter- ed in the books. The item of $60 for a year's postage was not un- reasonable, but 89 or $3 a month would would be the most in the P.R.I. office."

Army's "Little Luxuries.** Mr. Strellett! Were there escort expenses?

Mr. Fitzroy What would the P.R.I. want escorts for 1

Witness: It is not my job, but escorts may have been paid for.

Mr. Strellett: The P.R. I. pay for a lot of little luxuries like that, do they not?—Yes.

The defendant is alleged to have obtained some 81,500 in deposit money from forty Chinese, includ- ing many young girls, who paid the money as a deposit in return for employment. The firm with premises in Middle Road, suddenly closed up last March and Filipino, who is stated to have been the proprietor, disappeared."

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Mr. L. R. Andrewes who is pro- secuting on behalf of the Crown said that the prosecution wished the case to be heard summarily and not, as primarily intended, a "committal " case. The reason for this was that the forty complainants could not be found. The case had extended over a long period and the majority had left the Colony.

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Mr. T. Hynes, Superintendent of Mails, said that Messrs. John Manners notised the Past Office, at about 3 o'clock on the siter noon of May 2, that the ship would be sailing the following morning, for Shanghai and other ports. The Post Office accordingly made up mails for dispatch to Shanghai and Europe via Siberia by the steamer,

At 3 pm on the 3rd, witness was informed by one of his launch officers that the ship had not sailed. At Messrs. John Macners & Co.'s offices he was told that the vessel was not sailing according to sche dule, and later on, they received notice, that she was sailing at four

o'clock,

A representative of Messrs. John Manners said it was extremely difficult for the Company to know the exact hour of departure. The Captain had informed them on the

The prosecution could not call these witnesses and for that reason: it would be best that the case bemorning of May 3 that, during the night, some of the cargo had to be heard summarily

shifted and discharged, and that he had, in consequence, been un-

They did not then think it was able to sail at the scheduled hour. necessary to inform the Post Office.

His Worship found that a tech- nical offence had been committed, and imposed a fine of 85.

Not Chiefly Concerned." Would it be right to say that 851

Continuing, Mr. Andrews said. was paid for postmen's fares, excorts and general fare that the evidence already heard tended to be in favour of the de Probably, it does not seem to be an

fendant and it would appear that unreasonable sum..

he was not chiefly concerned in the However, the pro- alleged fraud.

Witness was questioned regarding the payment of 820 a month for cinema operators and entries show-cution had further evidence which would show that the defendant was ing only aiso from January to

"fast" life at the time November of last year and said living a

the deposits were made. that the actual amount paid was $160. As regards billiard accessories, witness was not aware that the P.R.1. paid for them, otherwise he would not have authorised pay

ment.

On the other hand, it would ap- pear that the defendant had not

COMPLAINTS AGAINST

"CONTRACTORS.

NOISE IN KOWLOON.

Before Mr. T. 3. Whyte Smith at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, the Chinese contractor of the build- Victoria

benefited personally, most of the money having been given to the Filipino proprietor who is not in "A Sum in Excess.

custody..

The defendant, speaking in Eatings on a site where the In cross-examination during the afternoon, witness agreed that theresh, questioned one of the Chinese View" fats once stood, was sum

moned by, Mr. M. J. Rowe, pro- was a deficit of $7.40 in the account complainants who was engaged as

prietor of Marble Hall." at the end,of October. A cash pay-a shroff in the firm and who was mient of 880 was made by the ac in the shop throughout the time of cused in November, which wiped ita existence. out the deficit and left 872.60 in

*xcess.

Witness was being questioned re- garding balance sheets and whether the accused had at any time been asked to take explanations, when Mr. Wadeson, prosecuting, inter rupted and made a submission and was understood to object to the manner in which certain questions

were put to the witness.

fit.

Mr. Fitzroy (to Major Ogilvy): Should there be anything in your anawers which may be incriminat- ing it subsequent proceedings, you can refuse to answer if you think Mr. Strellett (to. witness): Did the accused at any time, give any faise or misleading explanation of the entries Not to my knowledge. When I handed over, I had no reason to believe that anything was wrong with the accounts.

Who received the billiard pay ments?-Unless I had initialled the billiard book the payments were re- ceived by the accused.

FEAR IN CANTON. Owing to this sudden and unex- pected offensive from the East

Thousands of handbille "fortify River districts. the train service between Kowloon and Canton has ing the martial spirit of the fight. ees have been distributed among been suspended

There is very great alarm in the Kwangsi troops. Among other Canton, which spread from the things the following slogans were moment it was found that the train composed: "The Kwangsi People have to Depend on, the Kwangtung service had been suspended. story was that General Hsu's two People for Food," "The Kwang subordinates were rapidly advan-tung People have to Depend on the Others looked Kwungsi People for Military Pro- cing on westward with the utmost appre-tection," "So Let Us Fight!"

Perhaps the most serious aspect hension believing that there had been a Kwangtung debacle on the of the Canton situation is the doubt West River and that the victorious ful attitude of the Navy. Several Kwangsi forces would be arriving in commanders are said to be refusing vast flotillas of junks and launches. to obey the Canton regime, and have

· Many people are packing up and determined to remain neutral. This out They do. The balance sheets leaving the city for Hong Kong.is considered as a serious matter Meanwhile martial law is strictly and it is by no means certain that enforced and large squads of police they will not go right over

Kwangsi, gendarmes are everywhere patrol- ling the streets, carrying rifles and

REINFORCEMENTS FROM machine guns. Several armoured

THE NORTH. cars are also driving up and down the streets. Neither vehicles nor Confirmation of the fall of Shiu- pedestrians are allowed to pass hing is contained in the Industrial

to

How did you check the entries in the billiard book -Witness de- clined to answer.

Do the balance sheets purport to show any outstanding dues to the P.RI. at dates they were made should show all the outstandings as

far as they are known.

Office Hours and Attendance. Your office hours are from 8.30 to I p.m. 7-Yes.

Mr. Hin Shing Lo who appear- ed on behalf of the defendant, said The gist of the questioning show-Mr. Rowe was quite prepared to ed that the Filipino proprietor had withdraw the summons and effect a informed each and everyone in the compromise. the shop, in answer to complaints, that everything would be right" at the end of the month. The shroff corroborated the defen dants contention that he bad told the proprietor that he wished to resign his position as manager.

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Further questioned, the shroff said that defendant had urged the Filipino to refund the deposit to one of the girl employees who bad asked for a refund, but the Filipino kept putting it off from day to day. She never received her money.

The shroff corroborated defen- dant's statement that the Filipino called him a fool when he question- ed his action of asking for 8100 as security from an employee, in- stead of the usual amount of $50. The shroff also said that he heard. defendant tell the Filipino. that if things carried on in that state he would get into trouble. The Fili- pine replied that it was his business and that the defendant would not get into trouble because he was the proprietor.

The case was adjourned

No.

Mr. Rowe stated that Mr. Lane, the architect, said that all hammer- ing noises would be stopped at 5.30 p.m. each day, while other work His com- could stop at 7.30 p.m. plaint was that the work had been going on until 11.30 p.m. at times.

Mr. Lo suggested that all ham- mering should stop at 7.30 p.m. and other work at 9 p.m. and these times were agreed upon.

SEQUEL TO S.S. KINTANG AFFAIR.

JARDINE'S GIVEN TLS. 1,000 AWARD.

Mr. James B. Katz, proprietor of the Commercial Express & Storage Co., of Shanghai must pay damages of Tls.1,000 and costs to the Indo-China Steam" Navigation Co., Ltd., represented by Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., under ruling of Judge Milton D. Purdy in the U.S. Court for China.

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Part of Hendry's Duties.

The shipping firm's claim was And Corporal Hendry is in the

Apart from signing receipts and

sustained damages office during those hours --Not

endorsing cheques was not the based unless he is on other duty.

on Sunday routine work left entirely to Cor-through detention of the China He attends even

Navigation Co.'s steamer Kintang morning I believe he was there. Poral Hendry No answer.

Mr. Fitzroy (to Mr. Strellett): Sometimes in the afternoons dur-

Are you pressing the question at Wanhsien as result of discovery that 25 cases of freight, alleged to ing the week 1-ICB

In addition to P.R.I. work the

Mr. Strellett (to witness): At be gramophone needles, contained Police Headquarters and the many und Commercial Daily Pres which accused was clerk to the messing

with military points after 10 p.m. At states that Wong Yuk Cho's troops office?--Yes, I have seen him work- the audit Corporal Hendry was

his books and ammunition. voachers -Yes.

The needles were accepted by the night sentries and pickets are seen marched from Takhing on the evening on the books That had noth- present

ing to do with P.R.I.

In connection with his P.R.I. Indo-China company for shipment stationed in every street to searching the oth inat. and captured Yuet-

Corporal. Hendry had a tin box" paasers-by' for illicit firearms. But, shing, close to Shiubing, at 3 o'clock in which he kept his books, cash, duties it was necessary for Cor-

Doral Hendry to be away from the to Chungking and the firm made the China and any cheques, etc. 1-Yea. as far as the writer is able to ascer-on Tuesday morning. They are now

I put it to you that the cash office-Yes, as messing clerk and arrangements with tein, no trouble of any sort has in Lakpo and are fighting with the takings of P.B.I. were kept in that in connection with P.R.I. work.

This closed the cross-examination Navigation Co. for trans-shipment at Ichang. Search by the military occurred.

Kwangtung troops under Hering box-I don't know; I never check-

of the witness Mr. Wadeson in ed the contents of the box.

neodles" were Hon Ping.

discovery that the How long are you in the office re-examination asked witness whe authorities at Wanhsien resulted in ammunition and the Kintang was Two divisions commanded by Fractically the whole morningther he would consider it to be any

part of his duties to take money detained four days in consequence,

Witness replied in Chiang Ting Wen and Li Ming Shai when I am not on other work.

Stayed more than an hour every to the bank.

The Indo-China company claimed the negative.

damages but

Judge 1-Yea.

also The 10,000 Mr. Wadeson: You were

KWANGSI ADVANCE ON

**SHIUHING.

The Kwangsi forces have had have been sent south by the Central day out it to you that the average phenomenal success along the West Government on board the Gunboat time you spent in the office every asked if it was for your con- Purdy ruled that plaintifs could River, having captured Dosing, Haiyung. They were expected in day was half an hour -A good venience that the accused kept the duly recover damages sustained by ⚫books What was the primary reason of detention of the vessel at Fung Chun and Yuet Shing without Pakhoi on Wednesday and will pro- deal more than that.

Did you go there on Wednesdays?| object 7-It was part of his duties. Wanhsien, although plaintiffs had After further questions the Court paid to the China Navigation Co opposition, while the latest reports ceed to Ningshan to attack Kwangsi

a larger sum. Very rarely,

adjourned. (Continued on next Column). to hand state that Shiubing, with Kweilin as their objective.

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