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CANTON IN GRAVE DANGER.

VITAL NORTH RIVER

BATTLE..

INTERNAL DISSENSION

RUMOURED.

LATEST CANTON

NEWS.

NO ATTACK FROM KWANGSI

* FORCES.

CITY STILL VERY QUIET,

News was received last night by (FROM OUR CHINESE "CORRESPONDENT.]] the s.s.. Tung On that the City of Canton had not been attacked by

· CANTON, May 20. the Kwangsi troops; nor had the The situation in Canton is agaia City allen, a rumour to which serious. Families of prominent effect was current in Hong Kong Ecials are to-day seen burriedly earlier in the day. During the moving to Hong Kong to seek safety whole day there were no troop there. The Central Bank of China notes have slumped again, the pre- ment rate of exchange being only forty-seven cents to the Canton silver dollar.

Thousands of troops have been recalled from the East River and are being sent to the North River. These troops began to pass through Canton yesterday.

Last night the martial law was even more stringent. No one was allowed to pass the East Bund, Wongaba, and the front of every Government building as well as the places where soldiers are quarter-| ed. No sarpans or any sort of water craft was permitted along the river bank of Wongsha.

FIERCE FIGHTING. Fierce fighting is reported on the North River in the vicinity of Tsing Yuen and Lo

Pao. The Kwangsi troops who were tem- porarily driven back yesterday are again gaining ground, driving the Canton troops towards Sun Kai and Fosg Toon along the Canton Hankow Railway. Rumours are in circulation that these Kwangsi

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1929.

THE WAR OF THE KWANGS.

TENSE SITUATION.

KWANGSI INVADERS.

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According to reports received here yesterday, the Canton troops were again compelled to retire before the Borce attacks of the Kwangsi invaders and, at time, the situation wis critical. Nothing dofinite is known of subsequent events, although ruinours are rife.

Severe and desperata Aghting took place in the West and North River districts during the last few daya. At day break on Saturday

SOLDIER TO GO TO PRISON.

MEAN THEFT FROM CHINESE SHOP.

K.0.5.B, PRIVATE SENTENCED FOR SECOND TIME.

FLYING IN KUALA LUMPUR.

NEW ASSOCIATION.

MALAYAN AEROPLANE

CLUB,

It has been decided to form a Private . Ormiston, of "A" | Malayan Aeroplane Club. An en- Company, 2nd Battalion, the King'thusiastic mesting yas held at the

M.S.V.R. Own Scottish Borderers, was charg ed before Mr. N. L. Smith, at Central Magistracy yesterday, with the theft of 37 ia notes from the till of the Woo Kee cigarette shop, Praya East, on Saturday night..

Accused replied to the charge: "Yes, Sir.

movemeats whatever, while the Navy is still at its usual anchorage down the front reach of the river.

Outlining the facts of the ease, The s.s. Tai Shan arrived an hour morning, the Kwangsl forces launch-Divisional Inspector Macdonald. of late. She did not lease Cantoned a severe attack upon the Canton the Wanchai Police Station, said troops.in the North River districts.

until 5.30 p.m. It was stated that she carried 82,000,000 în specic and that an armed naval guard had to be installed, which delayed the sailing time.

"BOMBING" OF WUCHOW.

RADIO STATIONS STILL UNDAMAGED.

[FROM A CORRESPONDENT.]

Aviators sent from Canton to destroy

the radio stations in Kwangsi; particularly the one at Wuchow, did not do so. Wireless messages are still being sent out from the Kwangai cities.

Pro-Chiang Kai Shek troops en- tered Pinglo in Kwangsi, & week ago, and it is understood that the invading force has so far made no attempt to interfere with the ordi- nary life of the people.

It is stated that representatives troops are about to enter Canton of both sides have been discursing from the North by means of the things in a port near to Canton "'' Canton-Haakow Railway.

trying to come to an agreement by

It is generally believed that a which the Kwangtung Kwangsi

decisive battle is about to be or being fought and that. Canton will "defnitely know in the course of the next few days whether it will win or lose the inter-Kwang war.

A COSTLY ERROR.

It is said that when the situation

strife may be ended. It is under- stood that the pro-Chinng forces may give in on condition that they will be allowed to carry off some of the Canton arms and ammuni tions upon their withdrawal east- wand.

Many important Canton leaders

on the North River became critical, have already left Canton for Hong the Canton, authorities sent air-Kong with intention not to return planes to the front. At Yuen Taam until the issue is decided.

the fyers mistook their own infantry for that of the enemy. Many men were killed and wounded. Others thought" that the aerial force-bad goce over to the side of Kwangsi and began to retreat back towards Sun Kai.

BOUND FOR CANTON,

FRENCH AIRMAN LEAVES

HONG KONG

The French aviator who arrived

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After a "desperate battle, the Can-that at a quarter to twelve on Satur- ton troops were forced to abandon day night, the accused went to the Tsingyuen. and retreated to Yuen-shop and purchased a packet of

cigarettes.

tam.

A Doubiful Rumour.

Grabbed Seven Kotes,

On Sunday morning the Kwangsi After the cigarettes had been troops again attacked Yuentam and handed to him, accused said to the a more severe battle ensued. Yes-shopkeeper ja English "ten dollars,” terday (Monday) it was reported giving the impression that he want- that, the Canton troops had gained change for a 810 note. The shop retreated to Kantin but were re-keeper opened the till to get out inforced. According to reports re- the change, when suddenly accused ceived at the Military Headquarters put his hand in, snatched 87 in rates from a tin box in the till, and then in Canton, the Kwangsi troops were repulsed, but it would be more safe dashed out of the shop. to assume that the "retreat" is

more in the nature of a tactical

move.

In the West River région, a severe attack was made, and the Canton forces, under Colonel Heung Hoa Ping, retreated to Mafong with the Kwangsi troops in pursuit. Samshui is said to have fallen into the hands of the Kwangsi troops, despite the assistance of gunboats, but, so far, no confirmation of this report is available. As brisk fighting is going on near Sapabul, the Cacton- Samshui Railway trains run as far as Fatahan only

Casualties on both sides are to total over two thousand

mess, Kuala Lumpar, prosided over by Mr. Mungo Park who, in the course of his remarks, said that as far as flying was cons cerned the Malay "States were already behind the times:

The world was fast being girdled by airways; the air map of Europe was now a perfect network of flying us; the aeroplane was a daily sight to the Cretes and Arábians and dwellers in Mesopotamis; they got letters from Siam with air- mail stamps on them; they heard years ago of development in Java and Sumatra; they heard that peo-" ple could now. By from Croydon to Karachi or from Miami to Monte Fideo.

Change of Opinion. Meanwhile, nothing had been done in the once progressive Malay States.

When Mr... Wong announced bis intention to make the first flight in British Malaya, the Government ment forbidding flying near the of the day hastily made an enset-

Government Offices in Kuala Lum- Accused jumped into a passing pur. They had, he was glad to say, trom-car, whilst the shopkeeper ran changed since then and they now after the tram blowing a police had as supreme bead of the Govera whistle. The Police at No. gment an intrepid and enthusiastic Station were attracted by the airman. whistic, and when the tram stopped In their High Commissioner, and outside the station the accused was in Sir William Fool, they had be taken into custody

Asked if there was anything on about the accused. Inspector Macdonald produced a police record.

After reading this his. Worship remarked the accused had been be- fore the Court on one previous oc- casion when he was charged, with maliciously causing damage to a plate glasa window and stealing. tenced to six weeks hard labour for stealing.

On that occasion accused was sen-

Rather a habit," Mr. Smith com- saidmented, in passing sentence of two

months hard labour.

Panic-Stricken Canton, Canton is in a state of panis and its full is regarded in many quarters as imminent. It is now definitely known that the recent retreat of the Kwangsi forces to the North of the City was but a strategical move. A concerted attack upon the City from the east and the wast had been timed to coincide. with the revolt of the gunboats Something went wrong with the time-table, however, so the troops withdrew to prepare for the present attack from the

North.

In the East River districts, the

MACAO STEAMER IN COLLISION.

S.S. SUI AN AND A JUNK.

had quite a thrill on Sunday after Passengers on the .s. Sui An noon when a large junk swung sud denly across the steamer's bous in the fairway, in Macao Harbour.

Although the steamer was pro- ceeding at a slow pace and the Captain did everything possible to avoid a collision, the Sui An could not swing-ekar, nor could the junk get out of the way,

When it became clear that a

thought men who realised that the time had arrived when they must have aerodromes in Malaya, that they mass have aeroplanes, and what was of still greater import- ance, enthusiastic men to develop Aying in this country.

Aerodromes and seroplanes need trained pilots used to local condi- tions and he could not but feel that to-day would welcome the oppor- the Malay States Government of

tunity of obtaining assistance, in retura for their support

Calling upon the convener to propose the name of the Club, the chairman said they could safely attribute the paternity of the Club to Mr LW: Learmount and the father always had the right to christen his own child.

Mr. Learmount proposed and Mr. R. O. Russell seconded that the Club be called the Malayan Aero- plane Club, the motion meeting with unanimous approval, le

Objects of the Club.

The objects of the Club as set out following, were moved by Mr. Mercer Smith, seconded by Mr.

King:-

1. To encourage the study and practice of flying in the Federated alay States whether as a science, pastime, or for utility..

2. To arouse local interest in everything connected with aviation air ports in the F.M.S.

ness of the situation in Canton is here on Saturday afternoon from military authorities seem to expert-collision was inevitable, the junk and to assist in the development of

for

•his

A further portent of the serious- seen in the removal of the Canton Haiphong in a French fring boat, Aviation Department to Fort Bocs left the Kai Tack Aerodrome yes Tigris this morning. All extra parts terday morning at 6.43 a.m.

Canton, axompanied by have also been removed. The

mechanic. writer is further told that the whole flying squadron will attempt to fly to Nanking and join Chiang Kai Shek rather than surrender to Kwangsi:

that a

The aviator few low over the harbour and followed the course up the Chaton river, owing to the bad visibility over the mountains...

LABOUR SUPPORT? lenders engaged against Marsha Rumours are also in circulation Chiang Kai Shek, congratulating certain number of labour him on his "imminent" pocess in unions in Canton are in, strong the straggle in South China, and sympathy with the Kwangsi Clique stating that he has started similar and that they will help the Kwingsi action against Chiang in the north. troops when the latter are about cast. to enter the city. Both the water

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Reports to hand yesterday morn

and the electric supplies will be ing were that the Kwangsi troops cut off, it is said. The Mechanics have advanced beyond Sunkai and Union, a most powerful Inbour or are threatening Shekcheng. ganization supporting the present Canton Administration in it war against Kwangu, will be attacked by the pro-wangsi unionista.

FENG BREAKS HIS SILENCE!

FORTUNES OF WAR FLUCTUATE

The North Ritéi,

ence less anxiety. Heavy troops

were rushed to these districts after master forsook the rudder and the capture of Waichow with the in- bolted peli-mell for the bows of tention of ousting the rebel troops his craft, followed by his seated under Hsu King Tong and of cap. family. turing Swatow as soon as possible Thanks to the excellent sësman- to permit the Fukienese troops to ship of the master of the Sui An, unite with the Canton forces. In the impact was only comparatively view of the urgent situation in the slight and the stern of the junk North and West River regions, esined merely superficial dam General Chen Tui Tong has order-1985,

ed a section of the troops in Wai- The incident provoked a great chow to proceed to the North River deal of excitement among the to remforcé the Canton troops passengers, there.

By order of General. Chen Tuni Tong, three million dollars have

Bank funds for military expenses. been set aside from the Central Millions of dollars in cash and bank. notes have been taken to two gun. boats the Oapak and Popik-for safety.

Canton has insufficient troops to cope with the military station as troops under Chiang Kiang Nai were ordered from the East River region to the North River. It is tesred that with the evacuation of Colonel Chinng's troops from the East River, the mutineers under Li Mo Tai will undoubtedly avail them- selves of this opportunity to becomio active again:

£15,750 FOR “TALKIE”

OF A PLAY.

AMERICA.

"The situation in the North River districts is again undergoing sudden change, according to latest report from the North River front to the Kangtung Arty Head- quarters. The Kwangai troops have been târcëd to evacuate Tsingyun, upon the arrival of re inforcements from Cantda on MonJOURNEY'S END" SOLD TO day. The reraforcements consisted of a regimcat under Colonel Tai CANTON, May 20.

Cheb, Pending the outcome of the Earlier reports were that the

Kwangsi vanguard was near Kun operations in the North River tin, an important strategic point Sector, the Cantonese forces under about 50 miles from Canton. The Generals Tedi Ting Kai and Chiang loss of this point would be a seri.

This is the largest price ever Kwang Nai on the East River front, ous blow to the Kwangtung cause.

The Canton authorities are hav- paid for to English straight play have made no further advance since rog difficulty in despatching auf by the talkies, said Mr. Maurice their occupation of Walchow, deficient troops to meet the enemies Browne, the actor-manager, who cording to reports from that source both in the northern and western made the production of the play fronts. Reports also received in possible. Mr. James Whale, who "Yong's Massage to Li Trung Jón.

Canton from the West River front produced the play here, will go to Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang has these inst two days indicate New York to act in the same communicated with General Li that Kwangs forces are again en capacity for the talkie version.

gaging the Cantonese the vicinity "It will probably be played by Tsung Jen, one of the Kwanga of Sainam, a town in the Samshuinn English company, recruited in

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New York.".

Journey'd End,” the war play which has taken both England and America by storm, has just been sold to Americs for £15,750, to be produced as a talking film.

LOCAL SHOP BURGLED.

SHOW CASE FORCED.

Overlooking other more valuable property to hand, & burglar who entered the premises of MessTB Der A. Wing & Co., Ltd., at the vorner of Des Your Bond Central and Pottinger Street, confented himself with stealing a few foun- bain peas and two electric table fans.

Entry was apparently effected in the small hours of yesterday morn ing by foreing a thin wooden panel

under the thew window.

3. To provide light aeroplanes and to arrange for instruction in the art of flying.

4. To constitute a body of train- ed pilots available for National Service.

3. To arrange for the carriage of. passengers, mails, or merchandise by air and for the reception and distribution of the same.

6. To provide such facilitiet for its members as may be considered desirable and to co-operate with the Royal Aero Club, of such other fig- ing organisations as be approved, for mutual assistance:

An amendment proposed by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. R. T. Mills, to substitute aircraft" for aeroplanes" in order to enable the Club to procure seaplanes if desired was adopted and the objecté as amended were approved by the meeting.

Scals of Charges.

based on those of the Singapors The following scale of charges, Club, was adopted: Twelve hours flying free of charge (to enable the hours flying per annum free (to beginner to qualify), and three enable the, members to retain their Royal Aero Club licence); 85 per hour flying for members, or 83 per hour when carrying other members who would pay the 25 visiting FIRE BRIGADE AND FALSE members 810 per hour; guests $10

The value of the stolen property was about $100.

ALARM.

FOUR ENGINES AND FLOAT TURN OUT.

At 8.30 yesterday morning four fire-fighters and a fire-float from

yesterday the Fire Brigads turned, dut In response to an alarm call from the Hong Kong Hotel

per hour. It was stated that these charges had proved satisfactory with the Singapore Club which had 100 members.

The entrance fee to the Club Was | fixed at $23 on the motion of Mr. Irving, seconded by Dr. French Connant, and a monthly subscrip tion of 80 adopted on the motion of Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Kearney, a proposition by Mr. D S. Ainger to fix the monthly sub The fire-engines were sooNOD scription at 33 finding only six sup the spot, when it was ascertained porters. that the alarm was a false, one, **, It was stated that it would not Mr. H. T. Brooks, Superinten- be possible to pay for repairs out dent of the Fire Department and of the subscriptions. Mr. C. G. Mos, Btation Officer, also proceeded to the scene

It was explained that the fire alarm of the hotel in question is not in proper working order, and had been constantly ringing.

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Bir Hugh Clifford and Sir Wil liam Pesl were elected patrons of the club, Mr. Mungo Park presi- dent, the Hon. Mr H. G. B Leonard vice-president and Mr. Learmount Club Captain.

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