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KWANGSI LEADERS TELL

THEIR STORY..

REPLY TO THE KWANGTUNG

MANIFESTO.

CHARGES AND COUNTER-CHARGES.

THE ABOLITION OF UNEQUAL TREATIES.

DRAMATIC APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE.

The following translation" of a manifesto issued by the" Kwangsi faction was delivered to the Daily Press Office last evening, with a request for publication, from the Trade Office of the Bureau of Construction of Kwangsi, which is situated in the Bank of Cantoc "Building, Hong Kong"

We publish the manifesto for the information of our readers.

"FIGHTING AGAINST A TRAITOR.”

Railway and the management of the Kinochow and Tsinan Railway, which were never recognised by former militarists, were accepted by Chiang in a secret standing.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY

Y 17, 1929

MOTOR TAXATION. THE FIRE BRIGADE.

"NO LEGISLATION YET,

GOVERNMENT REPLIES TO FURTHER QUESTIONS.

taxation of motorcars

AX recom

MR. BRAGA'S QUESTIONS

ANSWERED.

** WELL-PAID "· FIREMEN,

In reply to questions put by the

Captain Superintendent of Police Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, the Colonial T. H. King replied to questions put Secretary stated at yesterday's by the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, ‘at meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday's meeting of the Legis that the Government does not prolative Council dealing with the per- pose to proceed immediately with sonel of the Hong Kong Fire Legislation for the introduction of Brigade.

"Has the Captain. Superintendent mended by the Committee appoint of Police had his attention, drawn ed to advise on the taxation of to the leading article in the Hong mctor-cars. The 'report was pub | Kong Daily Press of May 7, alleg

ished for general information and ing that the standard of efficiency the Government is prepared to re-among the rank and file of the fire- ceive representations from interest brigade is low because nearly 50 per ed parties.

sent. of the force leave the service

every year by dismissal, resignation or desertion, and is that statement accurate?" was one of the ques- tions asked.

POLICE CONSTABLE CHARGED.

SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT.

DEMANDING A BRIBE:

Before Major C. Willson at

Chinese constable was charged with Central Magistracy yesterday, a misconduct. It was alleged that defendant claimed to be a Revente

Officer and that he demanded 82,000 from a Chinese, by threaten- ing the latter with arrest possessing Revenue wine labels.

tor

for

Mr. T. Murphy, Assistant Direc of Criminal Investigation, prosecuted and Mr. F. H. Loseby represented defendant.

was on

Outlining the, case, Mr. Murphy said that defendant hours leave. His daty prior to that was searching passengers' luggage on the water front. Defendant in- tercepted a foki employed at the Lee On distillery in Yaumati sad demanded to search him, bat

Mr. Braga asked if the Govern ment would keep in view a very generally expressed opinion, to which prominence was given in a leading article in the South China

No Recruiting Disculties. Morning Post that one of the The C.S.P. replied that he had primary needs of the Colony is perused" the article mentioned. decentralisation, the possibility" of In 1933 the casualties through re-nothing was found. an increase of bus fares, further signation, desertion and dismissal rise in high cost of living, and the were 31, 14 and 21 respectively,

д treaty and under indirect blow

the free-trade making a total of 68. The authoris policy of the Colony Skely to resulted establishment (Chinese) in 1998 from the adoption of the Com, was 240. The casualties under the mittee's recommendations.

same head during 1997 were 11, 23 The Colonial Secretary replied and 14 respectively, making a total that the Government will bear the of 48. The figures for 1999 up to observations in mind.

April 30, are 5, 19 and 10 respec- tively, making a total of 34. It is

the above acads approximate to s thas, seen that the casualties under

per cent and not 50 per cent. of strength.

The proclamation reads:--- Our Kuomintang, complying with the revolutionary ideals and the "Three People's Principles laid down by our leader, Dr. Sun Yat Sen in relations with foreign

The question of the withdrawal states and our own people, started anew the revolution & few years ago anxiously expected by the whole of Japanese troops from Shantung, with the provinces of Kwangtung and Ewangs as a base of operanation to be adjusted without loss of tion and finally unified the Nation. rights and prestige, has just been Since the people have confidence settled against the interests of in the Party which is now carrying China. Also for the sake of internal on the programme during this what strife, Chiang himself once re we call a period of tutelage, all quested for the postponement of members should observe the rules the enforcement of the treaty. and regulations of the Party and Chiang appears to have been so keep the faith and be honest to the frecklest and cold-blooded that he people so that the Nation may be would betray the whole nation for readily put in order and general his own advancement and interest. peace and tranquility may prevail. For the last two years, Chiang

During this transitional period, has solely held the reins of govern falls upon or Kuomintang Party. latives, encouraging bribery, and the destiny of the nation naturally ment, employing incompetent re- The source of power of our Party making government scandalously Ees in the principal of national notorious. The receipts and expen- centralisation. The National Con-ditures of the National Treasury gress of party delegates is the have never been made public, and supreme authority of the Kuomin. government auditing has never been tang Party, and in cresting this carried out. The reason is that he body, the principle of national is involved in it for heavy amounts." centralization should be earnestly Despite advice and criticism, his adhered to in order to comply with living at publie expense has been the desire of the late Dr. Sun. Ynt most unwholesome. Sen to complete the national re- volution,"

Violatej Rules of Election Unfortunately, Chiang Kai Shek, Chairman of the Organization See- tion of the Central Executive Com mittee, incalling for the Third National Congress the Party, has violated the rules of election £3

provided by the regulations. He has not only named the delegates from among those nominated, but also directly appointed to the Congress many who had no right to be there at all. He shamelessly packed the whole Congress.

Disbandment of Troops. Since the unification of China, one of the most important acts for national salvation should have been the disbandment of

superduous troops. With this in view, com manding generals from various parts of China have in good faith come to discuss ways and means to

Patrol Imports and Valnes.

Does the Government realise that Mr. Braga's next question was :-

adoption of the recorunendu tions of the Committer would be tantamount to increase the taxation

Defendant is then alleged to have demanded $2,000 from the shop fati on the ground that the latter had carried opiam labels. He also threatened the foli with violence. A little bargaining took place, at the end of which defendant agreed to accept $400. The two men went to the Loo On shop, where the foki communicated with other members

telephone message to the proprietor of the firm, who in turn sent å

in Hong Kong.

The Revenue authorities were The following, Mr. King mention-communicated with and later de- on the average car in the Colony byed, is an extract from the annual fendant was intercepted in Yau- reduce the efficiency and excellence Brigade, on the year 1927: over 200 per cent, thus tending to raport of the Chie! Officer, Fire mati by Revenue Officer Young. Defendant is alleged to have of the public service of motor-cars

"made a dash for it." at present conducted by owner- drivers and discouraging, through increased operating enormously

costs, private ownership?

To this, the Colonial Secretary replied that the Government has no proof of the correctness of the pre uises on which the Honourable Member based his pessimistic est mate of the effects of the proposals suggested by the Committee.

To the final question, with regard to the actual quantity of petrol

"Recruits The difficulty in connection with recruits for the Fire Brigade has now disappear ed although vacancies are still of frequent occurrance owing to the ease with which man can leave the Brigade if they wish to do so, ie, on one month's notice."

Up to the end of 1928 firemen were on a monthly engagement. It was then decided that, owing to the large number of men who left the Brigade, for one reason or another, after short periods of service, all Chinese members of the Brigade should be called upon to sign an

Mr. Murphy stated that after de fendant was caught, he was dealt with departmentally and inquiries were made. Defendant had been 19 years with the force.

Evidence was given by the foki of the Lee. On" shop after which the hearing was adjourned.

ALLEGED "SQUEEZE ” COLLECTOR.

ECHO OF RECENT SCANDAL.

"

Mr. N. L. Smith presided in the first Court at Central Magistracy, yesterday and heard the case in which a Chinese was charged with obtaining 3.40 from four haw- kers by false pretences..

carry out the proposed scheme. Yet imported into Hong Kong in 1998, tried to put all national troops value thereof for 1023, the Colonial and provide a security of from 825 Chiang, with malicious motive, has and the estimated quantity and agreement for five years service, under his sole command in order to satisfy his desire to make himself Secretary replied that exact figures to 3100 for the keeping of the agres- all-powerful, emperor and every are not available. The amount im.ment. This accounts for the large thing.

He has also tried to follow the parted for local consumption. in 1928 number of resignations in 1923. According to the rules, members of both the Central Executive Com- footsteps of emperors of the past, mittee and the Central Supervisory Bassinating generals who have Committee should have been elected rendered valuable service to the nation and considering the nation of delegates. congress tives on the committees to be up-reasonably provoked civil war, dis-retail price of 70 cents a galloo the exception of seven; for these last tached to the Hawkers' Department Chiang, fearing that the representa his own property. He has an pointed might not all be 30 obed-regarding the suffering of the retail values would be $1,100,000 ient to him as desired, himself people. nominated the candidates in his We have served in the revolu- and $1,400,000 respectively. capacity as chairman of the State tion. We are of the opinion that Council and handed in a list of can- the national unification would have didates to the Convention for ac- been completed through the heaven- tion, thus usurping all the rights ly inspiration of the late Dr. Sun of the delegates.

and with the hearty support of the In usurping the Party power, people, had not Chiang come to dis deteriorating the Party, and violat organize it. We have fought a

by the

is estimated at 1,700,000 gallons. Members were given the option of The catimated consumption in 1999 resigning or signing a five years is 2,000,000 gallons. Values vary agreement. The places of these men according to price. At the present have already been filled with the places there are already sever can- didates whose characters are at the moment under investigation.

The Wage Question, the common end are all faithful Braga was:

'The"

next question put by Mr. Is it considered that comrades of the Party.

Those who act otherwise will be such as to attract suitable recruits the wages offered to firemen are considered as our common enemies to the service, and have any com-

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Accused was alleged to have ask- ed, each one of the four hawkers- whether he was paying any money to the plain-clothes constables at-

of Police Headquarters.

When a constable gave evidence, accused alleged that he was the man who had instructed him to collect the tea money, but this was denied.

The accused alleged that another constable bad told him that if be did not want to be arrested for hawking without's licence he would

wharf

Bear Wing Lok

Witness alleged that he handed to him all the money he received.

The Magistrate decided that the prosecution's was shaky" and discharged the accused.

ing rules, Chiang has shown himself series of battles from the South Of course, we shall not tolerateplaints regarding the wages paid have to collect tea money for him far more selfish, lawless and illegal to the North without mentioning further betrayal to the Party. It been brought to the notice of the from hawkers, than Yuan Shih Kai. It may be our merits. For some time we have should be further made clear that authorities

Chiang has also usurped the power recalled that Yuan had called for been aware of the fact that Chiang of Government. He has always sidered that the wages offered to The C.SP. replied that it is con- used the slogan to support the Central Government." As we all the Chinese staff of the Fire know that the existing Central Gov. Brigade, in comparison with the ernment is under his exclusive can- wages ruling in other branches of trol, it so follows that what people Government service, are adequate. are asked to support is not the Cen- In a report dated December, 1928,

the Chief Officer wrote: himself.

a conference to amend the Pris merciless, ungrateful, and selfish visional Constitution and Tuan Chi by nature. Yet we have also ex- Jui, conference for the National Fected that he may eventually be Rehabilition, contrary to law.

awakened by his many failures and Before the Third Congress opened that he would recognise national recently, members of the Central reconstruction as an important work Executive Committee and some after the revolution. senior members of the Party had questioned the procedure, and some patience and rendered him assist. local committees in the provinces of nee Unfortunately, Chiang, con-

himself Bonan, Shantung, Shansi, Kansu. sidering Hupeh and Kwangsi, protested meritorious, has usurped the great

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Therefore, we have shown him tral Government but only Chians have been several revisions of pay

to the Chinese staff, and I consider that they are all, from Sub-officers downwards, well paid. I do not advocate any increase in emolk-

against Chiang's action on legal privileges accorded to the Party and from the Party, and save the peoplements over and above any granted

this, Chiang has not only turned people suffer misery and privation. deaf ear, but he also dismissed the Some senior members of the Party, Party local committees of Euran in the name of all comrades, have Province. Chiang's despotic and often given him friendly advice, but arbitrary actions have setually re- he would pay no attention to it. sembled those of Yuan Bhi Kai, who first violated the Provisional Constitution and then made himself an "emperor.

To Safeguard the Party.

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We are soldiers, and our only pur exceptionally Pose is to fight against the traitor, drive away the corrupt, elements from further suffering and As to the fundamental problems concerning the party and state, employees, irrespective of the de- elders of the Party and all compartments they are working in." rades are expected to work ont ac- Bopresentatives of the various cording to popular decision follow ranks of the Fire Brigade attended ing & lawful election for delegates before the Salaries Commission to a legitimate Congress of party which has recently concluded its representatives, so that the rights sittings. No complaints regarding of the rest of the membership may wages have been brought to the not be forcibly taken away by notice of the authorities. Chiang, but may be restored.

Mr. Braga's third question on this We are all tired of military ac subject was, "Besides the question tivities after having fought so many of halarice, what other grounds, il battles. As soon as the traitor is any exist for dissatisfaction with eliminated and the common object the conditions of service in the Fire, realised, we shall resign from Brigade Sub-department of the military duties and pursue scrious Police ?" studies to acquire new learning for further service to the Party and Country in the future.

Now, therefore, Fellow Members of the Central Executive Com- mittee, Elders of the Party, Local Sino-Japanese Incident.

Party Committees of all provinces, The abolition of unequal treaties, and all Public Organizations, let one of the most important items of express our views and lend our the programme elaborated by Dr. selves to safeguard the Party from Sun, while it may not be successful falling, and fight against the traitor. at once, should be aimed at gradual-We are imbued with the principles ly until its realization. For the of the Party and have decided to sake of carrying out internal strife, support the righteous and oust the Chiang has suddenly settled the wicked. Therefore, basing our ne Tainan incident with Japan to the tion on revolutionary idesis, which detriment of China's interest, leavwe have cherished, we should again ing alone unquestioned entirely the raise the flag of revolution and outrageous acts committed by the campaign on a large scale. Japanese inviolation of Inter Fair play should control human national law and sacred treaties, conduct. Comrades from various The murder of Tsal Kung Shih parts and former colleagues, being (late Commissioner for Foreign able to distinguish legal from Affairs) and the loss of lives and illegal and right from wrong, are property suffered by the Shantung expected to co-operate with us to people was entirely ignored. Fur-eliminate the despot. Those who thermore, the Nishi-Hari loans, the cherish the same ideas and fight for construction of the Taonan and Jebol (Continued on next Column).

In making this statement, we swear before our God on high.

(Bigned) Li-TsUNG JES;

TBOW SHI CHEKO, Toyo 8ui Hoc, TIÊN BOONG TÀU, LAY BING HAY, YANG SEN, Hu Yo Tú, Lo THE CHOW,'

LI CHIA YU, CHEN TIN HSIN.

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The reply stated that the three principal causes of the casualties in the Fito. Brigade pre:-- #

(a) the work entails a bigger

physical strain than didates anticipate. (b) The discipline, and confine

ment to station, which the work entails.

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(c) The case with which a can- didate could formerly obtain and discard $20 a month and lodging. (Continued on next Volumn).

BIAS BAY PIRATES.

POLICE WARNING.

Hong Kong Police have received

A gang of twelvę pirates, ages between 30 and 40 years, all natives of the Bias Bay area, left Bias Bay on the 3rd May, for Swatow. They will go to Bingapore for the purpose, of committing a piracy.

the following information:

As to (a), most of these casual- ties cannot be avoided; it some- times happens that a man is pre- pared to continue in the Brigade, but the Superintendent has to turn him away, after trial, because he has not the requisite physical strength.

It is & debatable question whether higher pay would overcome this difficulty. Higher pay might attract; but it is highly probable that he a more intélligent class of candidate,. would possess a lower standard of physical strength and nerve.

(6) The Chinese mind does not take kindly to Fire Brigade discip line. The demands of their duty are recognised by the grant to firemen of 24 hours leave every six days.

(c) This difficulty has been met, it is hoped, by the institution of a five years agreement..

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