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THE ATTACK ON WUCHOW.

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CANTON HURRIES ON PREPARATIONS.

20,000 MEN FROM NANKING?.

REPORTED RALLY OF KWANGSI

TROOPS.

SHARE" TANGLE

SETTLED.

SUPREME COURT DECIDES SCRIP OWNERSHIP.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1929.

THE TUNG WAH HOSPITAL.

MONEY NEEDED FOR THE EXTENSION.

GENEROSITY."

An important decision in connec- AN APPEAL TO HONG KONG'S tion with share scrip was given at the Supreme Court by the Chie! Justice (Sir Henry Gollan) yester day. A declaration was sought by the bead tallyman of the Wing On [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT] Company that he was the rightful owner of 20 shares in that cancera, the defendants being the Wing On Company and a Ching woman. The return of the share certificate and humages against the woman

also claimed by the plaintiff. for wrongfully detaining same were

CCANTON, May 30. Big preparations are being made in Canton for the drive on Wuchow and large numbers of troops are already concentrated in Shiubing, where the air force has made its headquarters. Originally, the Can- ton authorities intended to postpone the drive until the troops had rest- ed, and the necessary supplies and atores were ready. But according to the latest reports the Kwangsi troops under General Wong, Koak

According to the plaintiff, he on- trusted the shares to his wife when he went abroad. She died while he was away and they came into the possession of the woman defendant, who contended that plaintiff's wife had given them to her for looking after her.

Mr. M. E. Lo, the Chairman of the Directors of the Tung Wat' Hospitais sends us an urgent ap peal on behsil of funds for the Hospita. Extension at Sookunpos. There is no need to emphasise the excellent work done for the sick among the poorer class Chinese at the Tung Wah and we are sure that the appest will meet with the response which it deserves.

Funds Needed to Open Extension.

Mr. Lo writes as follows:- Owing to the insuficiency of the the available accommodation in Tung Wah Hospital, the Manage ment had to look out for a site for a branch hospital. In 1928 a site was found in Sookunpoo, which

the Eastern part of the town than The case was previously before the existing Hospital. his Lordship who directed that the

The, building of the hospital it writ be again served and the iden-elf was commenced last year, and tity of the woman defendant catab the result is the fine imposing building known as the Tung Wah lished.

Eastern Hospital, which occupies a dominating position in Sookunpoo.

But for funds, the Hospital can be opened almost immediately.

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Mr. Hin Shing Lo appeared for

DECORATION DAY.

WREATHS PLACED ON AMERI CAN GRAVES AT HAPPY VALLEY.

LADIES PERFORM SIMPLE BUT IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.

One of the most informal, yet one. of the most impressive, of national observances is that associated with Decoration Day. Having its origin half a century ago in a sort of Armistice Day celebration, it is now recognised by the American citizens as the Day of the Dead-s day con- seersted to the memory not only of departed relatives and friends, but to those who have been buried in foreign countries "far from their native land..

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE KAU SING AGAIN,

{TO THE EDITOR OF THE

***** DAILY - PERSE"]

:00 IO

SIR With reference to your. comprehensive report of the public meeting held at the Tung Wah Eastern Hospital yesterday after. noon, may I draw your attention to one statement attributed to me, which is not entirely correct?

Your report states :- Mr. Lp suggested that the Government tug Kan Sing should be used to tow miter lighters. The Kav Sing had

pump, but this could be met by employing the fire Boat which was equipped with a very powerful)! pump."

At the meeting in question I had The ravages of the weather had no information as to whether the almost obliterated the inscription Kau Sing had or had not a pump, on the gravestone before which and what I said was to the effect little party of Americans was stand that if the Kau Sing had no pump, ing yesterday at Happy Valley. then this could be met by employ One could just trace, very faintly, ing the fire Boat. I understand that the Kau Sing has in fact a clamation of awe which came from very modern and powerful pump, the lips of Young Miss America and I feel that it is due to thin paid unconscious tribute to the hitherto very much criticised ves memory of the mate of an old-time, sel that I should ask you to make

this correction.-Yours, etc., Boston tea-clipper.

Chu scattered over the Si Wui dis- both defendants, with his Lord.is, moreover, conveniently nearer to the date October 30, 1854. An ex-

trict are being reorganised for an- other attack on Cantan. To meet this the Canton authorities are hurrying on their preparations at top speed and will launch their counter offensive as soon as possible, so as to give the enemy no time to rally. The date of the offensive is a jealously guarded secret, but ac cording to information from reliable aources, it will start within the next few days.

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ship's permission.

The necessary evidence of roti. festion and identity was given this morning, and the woman being again absent, his Lordship deliver ed judgment

.

The declaration asked for was granted, and plaintiff was also allowed $3,600 damages against the woman, being the market value of the shares, in the event of the

LACK OF AMMUNITION,

KWANCSI FORCES TO RETREAT INTO YUNNAN.

NANKING CONTINGENT.

Every available junk, large sam pan and steam hunch is being com-certificate not being returned" mandeered to transport troops, to Wuchow. The second detachment of "Nanking" soldiers under Gen- eral Yang Ting Fai, who "arrived in Whompon on Wednesday leit for the front this morning in a dozen or more junks and sampans. These troops, whose number is put at

The Industrial and Commercial 20,000 strong, never entered Canton Daily Press attrigates the defeat of itself. They landed in Whampon the Kwangsi Armies, after, their where they at once boarded river initial zuccesses, to lack of ammuni- craft for the West River. Their tica and other military supplies. commander, General Yang, however, The Canton troops, on the other paid a visit to Canton and was hand, were well supplied by the lavishly entertained by Generals Shektheag Arsenal and the leaders Chen Tsai Tong and Chen Ming knew that if only they could hold She. He has established his head on long enough they would have quarters in Canton to keep proper the Kwangsi invaders at their contret, with the Canton Govern- mercy. It proved a very near ment, his men at the front and the thing, but the tables were turned

just in time.

Canton troops.

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These "Nanking " troops are The only chance for the bard mainly Kwangsi men, formerly in pressed Kwangsi armies Hunan, who revolted' against Pei Chung Hsi and declared for the Nanking Government at the out- break of the trouble. It was Chiang's idea to send them to win their native province for the Central Government.

elude Ho Chica's force and attempt an invasion of Yunnan. Yunnan is a fairly rich province and might be able to supply the food and money of which the retreating force is in ured.

Rounding Up Remnants.

A few Kwangsi troops are still at Funchuen, on the West River, but are expected to retire on Wu chow as soon as the Kwangtung troops are in contact with them. No serious resistance is expected at Wuchow,

The Directors' Appeal.

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M. K. LO.

Hong Kong, May 30.

OUR BIG BATHS.

The Price of Admiralty. Sixty-three wreaths were laid ten- The derly upon as many graves. oldest grave was that of a ship's officer who died here in 1849; the newest mound of turf covered the [TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DAILY PRISS."]

HONG LOND

SIE-It was inspiring to read that H.E. the Governor is petting us all a good example by cutting down his baths per diem from twe to one. But cannot this be carried further I would suggest that all

In a circular appeal for subscripcoffin of a little girl who was laid tions from the directors in is stated to rest only three weeks ago. Two that the scheme for the building of large-sizes floral flags, bowing the a branch-hospital of the Tung Wab Stars and Stripes, decorated the in the east end of the city was steps just inside the entrance-gates. started in 1926. The building, "The Price of Admiralty," said which was commenced in March, a male member of the party softly, 1928, and is now nearing comple" is not always paid by the navies tion, will provide accommodation of the world. They that go, down for about 120 beds.

to the sea in ships upon their lawful occasions-the commerce carriers This water emergency is not of and empire bailders-consist mainly a kind which can allow of excep of non-combatants. Nor are those tions and privileges, and a great who fall in far-flung places always deal of water is wasted in baths. victims of shot or steel. Over 00 They are used not only for lavish per cent. of the old warriors who wasting of the person but also for sleep here, I.notice, died from fever washing clothes and as réservoirs and disease.

against the "no supply" hours.,

The subscriptions received up to date amount to 2330,000 odd. This sum will be almost entirely absorb ed by the total cost of the construc. tion and "extras," and the amount necessary to be expended for equipment. The annual ex penaca of this new hospital are estimated

to

amount to over

$90,000.. In order to provide` an' endowment fund to produce the necessary annual expenditure, a capital sum of $1,200,000 is re quired. Even if we are to content ourselves with an endowment fund producing only half of the annual expenditure, leaving the other ball to be subscribed annually, a capi tal sum of $600,000 will have to be raised. Subscriptions are there- fore urgently needed.

Admiralty merely stands for the freedom of the seas, in my opinion, and I guess these folk have paid the price in full, though per haps their efforts to further, their country's interests were exerted in the backwaters of strife."

taps to long baths and shower baths he stopped.

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If the long bath of our "hours" of ease and times of plenty" bad to be replaced by humble wash- tubs and foot-baths, a good many thousand gallons of water

would be saved every day.

A platoon of plumbers working under the supervision of Sanitary Board authorities would soon com plate the job. Yours, etc.,

Hong Kong May .30.

R. B.

ABERDEEN DISTILLERY

A. Famous Memorial. Overhead, wisps of cotton-wool clouds drifted dreamily across the cobalt sky. A bird trilled out a song of praise from a bush ablaze with crimson blossom. One caught The insufficiency of the present the sweet fragance of lilies, and Tung Wah Hospital buildings to crushed heliotrope as the coolies, cope with the ever increasing debearing wreaths on bamboo poles, mands upon that institution is per disturbed their burdens to hand a baps too well known to be em- floral tribute to Mr. Treadwell, the ALLEGED EVASION OF EXCISE phasized. But the following comU.S. Consul, who, in turn, passed parative figures for the years 1998 and 1929 will show the tremendous it to one of the ladies to be laid

reverently on a grave, growth of the hospital's activities within even the last thirty years:

1828.

wife joined the party at the last An American traveller. and his

moment, and explained that they arrived in the Colony two days ago 8,300 and intended sailing on Wednesday Two. brigades under Colonels' Yu | Outpatients 177,000 100,000 71,000 but, baving read the paragraph in

TO RULE KWANGSI!

Chiang Kai Shek has appointed General Yu Tsok Pak Commander in-Chief of the "Nanking "troops, to be the civil head of the Kwangsi. Government when the Province has been conquered. General Li Ming Sui, another Kwingsi General fight Hon Mou and Tai Kik have been ing against the Kwangsi clique, is sent to the north of Kwangtung to to be military chief of the Pro-round up the remnants of Hau King Tong's pro-Kwangsi troops who are THE POSITION IN SWATOW. trying to re-enter Kwaugai by way

of Yung Yuen,

vince.

Reports have come to hand that Swatow, is holding out against the Canton-Fukien troops under General Chang Ching. But the city is ex- pected to fall any moment as it is hemmed in from all directions. A few days ago several Northern gunboats entered the harbour and delivered an ultimatum to Hsu King Tong, who is personally in command

CHANGES IN CANTON GOVERNMENT.

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Increase of: 1898.. Payments $950,000 *844,400 $210,000 Admission 11,400, 3,100

Staff

240

108

140

CASE.

DUTY.

Another adjournment was "neces-

employees of the Tu Loong Distil sary in the case in which three

lery of Aberdeed were charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton with distilling of certain mashes without making proper entry in the firm's Salaries $48,000

$6,700 $42,000 the Daily Press giving details of the book as required by law. *Converted from Taels at rate Decoration Day ceremony, had de- Mr. H. Taylor, Government of 81.40.

layed their leaving in order to take Analyst, stated that the amount of The annual expenses of the Tung pars in the proceedings. It ap mash which he saw in the distillery Wah now amount, to shout $250,000.

pears they were residents bere same on the morning of May 4 could not The annual income from, all sources

years ago, and their one and only have been produced from the longs| (including investments, Govern- child is buried in Happy Valley, due for fermentation that' day. ment grant and regular subscrip They were deeply touched when Answering the Bench, Mr. Taylor tiona) is insufficient to meet the they found that a wreath-had said that the first two defendants. annual expenditure, the annual de aiready been placed on the little were merely coolies at the distil Many changes among Government ficit having to be made good by one's grave.

lery. It seemed impossible for the officials are taking place at Canton. special public subscriptions. The Bilently but thoughtfully, the two men to carry, on any process The resignation of Mr. Wong Tsit, Directors therefore feel that, hav-party wended their way out of the of fermentation without the know- Commissioner of Education, has ing regard to the financial position cemetery, and swift motor-cars bore ledge of the third defendant, who been accepted, and Mr. Hau Ching of the Tung Wah, and to the esti them to the Kuhlan Memorial at was the expert. He was, the man Ching is to take his place. General (mated annual expenditure of the Wanchal, when the Consul and his who should have made the proper of the pro-Kwangsi troops, ordering Chen Ming Shu, Chairman of the Eastern Hospital, it would be im- assistant deposited a magnificient entries in the distillery books. his surrender within 24 hours or a Provincial Government of Kwang prudent to open the latter until a floral anchor to the memory of bombardment would be started. The tung, is to hold concurrently the further substantial amount has American and British sailors of the in the distillery could have been American Consul General tried to

post of Commissioner of Civil been obtained. The accommoda sloops Powhatan and Battler, who the result of washings, witness arrange a settlement and a confer Affairs, formerly held by Mr. Hsu tion available at the Eastern Hos were killed during a combined at stated that in his opinion it could

was held in the American Chang Ching. Mr. Tao Li Him has Consulate but without result. The been appointed Commissioner for pital is urgently required. The tack on those vessels by dozens of not have been.

Foreign Affairs for Kwangtung Mr. Directors therefore earnestly" ap- pirate junks at Kuhlan in 1855. In reply to Mr. Hin Shing Lo rebels were stubborn and refused Tao is still in Peping, but is expeal for subscriptions so that the Again, "the price of Admiralty 1" for the defence, witness stated to yield. Another conference was pected to be in Canton in the course

Among those who took part in the that the mash in the drums, was held but again without success. Re- of the next few days. Mr. Chow Eastern Hospital may shortly be in ports now state that the four North. Min Chu, a special friend of General à position to commence its career proceedings" yesterday were the of an inferior quality.. At another.

United States Consul General (Mr.. Chen Ming Chu, is going to be of charitable work. All sums, what Treadwell) and Mrs. Treadwell, Mr. stage of Mr. Lo's cross-examina manager of the Kwangtung Central Bank of China and Mr. Wong Lang ever the amount, will be gratefully Krintz, Mr. Muccio, Mr Sanger, tion, Mr. Taylor stated the lowest Shang, the present manager has re-received and acknowledged, and the Mr. Clark, Mra, Biggar, Miss Tyler, possible duty on the red-recorded sigand Other changer are pendirigirectora entire to hope that on Mise DraperMums CFS and will be announced in the course this occasion of urgent need, their | Parker, Mrs. Draper, Mrs. Hodgers, of the next few dayı,

appeal will not be made in vain. and Mrs. Fowlę.

ence

ern gunboats have left Swatow for

unknown destination. Mean While the people are panic stricken

an

and business is at a standstill.

(Oontinued on next Voluma).

Asked whether the mash found

biquor found March 4 was

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