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ANTI-CHIANG KAI SHEK ALLIANCE.

NORTHERN GENERALS DEMAND NATIONAL

CONVENTION.

"IRONSIDES" CHANGE PLAN OF ATTACKS,

CANTON STILL CONFIDENT.

THE HONG KONG DAILY

Canton is perturbed at the reported joint declaration of. Independence of Tang Seng Chi, Shih Yu San, Han Fr. Chu, Ho Chien and other Generals in Central China. It is folt that if this report is true it will mean the speedy downfall of Marshal Chiang Kai Shek and the Nanking Government to whom Canton has pledged unqualified support. The general opinion in Canton is that unless the Generalissimo and the Xanking Government cau stand and remain as the supreme authority of the country, Canton.. which has identified itself with them, will not be able to keep out the Ironsides" and the Kwange troopia.

The latest news from the front atates that the Ironsides " have once more changed their plan of attack. Instead of coming through the lower reaches of the North River a little above Samshui le acordance with the predictions of the local Higher Command, they are planning to nesault Canton from the North and East.

make a strong stand at the various strategic points still in their hands. It is believed that if the. Kwangtung troops can succeed in defending the line for a month or eo, the invaders will withdraw with- out fighting, as they have only a limited supply of ammunition. The Kwangtung forces and the naval fletilla on the West River, will it was decided, change their defensive policy into an offensive.

After the conference, General Chen Tsai Tong left for the North liver districts with his staff and soma wireless experts, and four aero- planes also flew to the northern front. General Chu Shao Liang is to proceed to the West River re gion on "Sanday,, to direct the troops on this front, in an attempt to cut the connection between the Kwangsi troops and their allies, the

Ironsides.'

On the North River. The Kwangsi troops have not; as yet been able to cross the lower reaches of the North River near Samshui and Tai Tong in spite of their repeated assaults. "At present the west bank of the River is con- trailed by the Kwangsi troops and the east bank, by General Chen Tai Tong's forers. Firing from either bank of the River is going on in- cessantly. Gunleats and aeroplanes have been rendering effective service in this sector, and are mainly re sponsible for the failure of the Kwangsi troops to cross the river. Yesterday some 2,000 Kwangsi troops attempted to cross at Mu Feng Yu Hsiang, Yen Hai Shan,31ing, near Samshui, but were re Chang Hyuch Liang and the Right pulsed with heavy losses. Sporadic Wing of the Kuomintang ( Sai Aring is also going on at along the Shan Clique) which is led by Gen- North River. eral Hau Chang Chi advocate that national convention should be held immediately to deal with 'the present crisis.

The Higher Command, however, are still preserving an attitude of complete confidence in the military situation, and" anticipate a successful and decisive engagement in the North sector of their defensive line.

ALLIANCE OF NORTHERN

GENERALS AGAINST

CHIANG.

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FROM & CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

SuaNDual, Dec. ..

The Northern Generals in Hona, and other provinces, who recently fought for Nanking against the Kuominehuu are by no means sh tirely loyal to the Nanking regime.

CANTON-FAYUEN HIGHWAY.

FATSHAN IN DANGER.

Fatshan according to a vernacular IRONSIDES. TO ATTACK BY source is being menneed by over three thousand "plain. clothes " Ironsides led by Luk Moon,' an ex Colonel. They are gathering at the Lokchung Market and have issued an ultimation that they will attack the city at any moment. Merchants and residents are arming resist them and a brigade of wanglung troups has been rushed

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According Lo the vernacular Press, a section of the Ironsides have secretly moved from Kwantin Fayuen, towards Tsungfa

and

on the Canton-Hankow Railway to the east of the defensive line of the Kwangtung troops. It should not be difficult for them to capture the two districts in question, as garri- son troops there are very limited in number. Having done that they pro- pose to advance along the Canton- ayun Highway to attack Canton.

to the city.

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IRONSIDES TO ADOPT

SAMSON'S TACTICS.

Though they resented Chiang Kai Shok's dictatorship, they dislike Feng Yu Hsiang still inore. Their policy appears to weaken the Kuominchun's drive against Chiang Kai Shek and then to make is concerted attack on Chiang Kai Shek. They are already beginning to take open action against Chiang. Their 'ant Chiang Kai Shek military move ment has been heralded by the issuing of a circular telegram de nouncing the Generalissimo, signed hy a number of leading Generale in Fionan, Shantung. Anhui, luaan

last when troops were withdrawn at and Hupeh. These signatures are

once from the defence line in Isat- headed by that of General Tang nai and Paknai and rushed to Seng Chi who formerly was Com Teungfa and Fayeem to cope with mander of the Fifth Army Route the situation. A brigade of the 8th sent by Nanking against the Kuo-Division has been also dispatched

to guard the Canton-Fayuen: High the live wire entanglements and ex- inchun. He has now adopted the title of Commander of the Nationway. The Canton Higher Commandplade the mines.

The move was not discovered by the

ang troops until Friday

A vernacular Press report from the front states that the fron sides are planning to break through the Kwangtung defence,

lines by means of horses and oxen. which they are commandeering from the villagurs. Lighted torches are

PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1929.

LORD HAILSHAM.

A GREAT LAWYER IN HONG KONG.

IMPRESSIONS OF THE FAR

EAST,

HUGHES-OAKLEY WEDDING.

(Continued from Page 4.)

Mr. Tam, grass lawn bed spread; Mr. G. E. Towns, silver weet dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Tratmas, silver pyrex dish; Mr. P. Teater, Lord Hailsham," ex-Lord Chun-linen tea set; Mr. and Mrs. Tinson,.

silver muffin dish: The Hea, Dr. cellor of England, and leader of the and Mrs. Tse, embroidered tea British deputation to the Kyoto cloth: Mr. and Mrs. Syme-Thom- Conference, passed through the son, cut glass, dishes; Alias Taylor, Chineee picture; Mr. Tak Cheong. Coleny last week-end, on his way binokwood and porcelain screen: home aboard the Rawalpindi.

Mr. A. T. Tadpole, silver cake Interviewed by our representative, basket: The Rev. Quick and Mr. shortly before the ship sailed Lord C. Wales, silver coffee set. Hailsham said that he had greatly enjoyed his visit to the Far East and the first hand experience of China and Japan, even for so short a period, had been a great revela- tion to him of the Pacific problem.

As to the extrality problem I do not think I can add anything to what I have already said.'

Dr. and Mrs. Valentine, silver cigar lighter.

The Hon. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. C. Wolfe, silver sweet dishes: Mr. and Mrs. Way, linen tea set; Mr. M. M. Watson, silver toast rack; Mrs. Williams, bed spread; The Hon. D. and Mrs. Wellington, silver photograph frame; Mr. and Mrs. Womack, silver condiment set; Colonel and Mrs. Wyatt. leather handbag: Mr. and Mrs. Wode- know what I should do," Lord Hail-ouse, silver and tortoiseshell box:

Do you know what line British policy will take?"

"No, I have no idea what the Socialist Government will do, but I

abam added.

"Did you see the Provincial Court in action when you were in Shanghai 1"

No, I very much regretted that there was no time for that during my brief stay there. Of course, it does not directly bear on ex trality. but na an object lesson I should like to have watched its pro- cedure."

Shanghai and Hong Kong. "Shanghai is certainly a very wonderful town, but my visit was su short that I cannot say anything useful about my impressions. 1 bave just, a recollection of a fine race course, the big building and the tremendous activity of the Bund."

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Captain Wernicke, silver flower vases; Lieut. 3. E. Welby, nut cracker set; Mr. Woo Kee Wan. silver fish knives and forks Mr. Woo Lam Tin, silver fish knives and Forks: Afr. ned M. Whecler. silver mufin dish: Mr. Woo Shun.. blackwood screen; Mrs. Wynne. leather handbag; Miss Whitaker. silver butter knife; Capt. and Mrs. Wright, silver table napkin rings: Mrs. Wenyon, picnic basket; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wood, embroidered tea set; Mr. W. J. Wynne, manicure set; The Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, silver mik jug and sugar basin; Mr. and Mrs. Wild, silver ice spoons; Mr. J. F. Wright, silver decanter labels.

Misses Heard and Steel, and Mesars. Nazarin, Pinna, and Nas- I have had a most pleasant visit san, opium stool; Chinese Staff of to Hong Kong. You have a de Harry Wicking & Co., jons table, fightful climate-now at all events-coium stool and tea poys; Third and an astonishingly beautifal har Kowloon Guide Company, embroi bour. I dined last night (Friday) dered pictures: Hong Kong Base- with the Governor and the puno ball Club, baseball hat. rama from Mountain Lodge is per feetly amazing.

Your roads are astonishing have never seen such roads over country presenting anything like the dificulties here. You must have some clever engineers in the place.

"I should have liked to see the

New Territories, but the City, and Island intrigued me so much that decided to forego the pleasure of chasing Mr. Fairbanks, round Fan-

to be attached to the animals tailsling and saw the Island instead.", and it is hoped that they will then rush desperately towards and break

al Anny for the Protection of the has declared that the Kwangtung Ironsides armed with machine Kuomintang and the Salvation of troops will fight to the last and the Nation."

Text of the Circular Telegram. The gist of the eireular telegram is similar to that recently issued by General Shih Yu San when he re- fused to obey the orders of Nan- king with regard to his expedition to the South. However, a part of it is worthy of reproduction...

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"The present civil war against Kanking can be traced to the fact that the so-called Third Kaomin tang Delegate Conference was a tool of those in power in Nanking and was against the epirit of democracy

the Kuomintang Party. The so-called Central Gov- ernment granted powers by this conference is fundamentally illegal."

General Chang Fat Fui has done meritorious work for the Party and Nation, and the people should co- operate with him for the protection of the Party,

Plaas of Northern Generals. General Tang Seng Chi will in vade lupeh and march to Hankow. in the shortest possible time. Gen. eral Ho Chien of Hunan is pre- pared to altaik Kiangsi.

According to the latest reports from Shanghai, the Fourth Inde pendent Brigade. under General Wang Sih Chek, which is stationed at Shuengehow, on the Shanghai- Nanking Railway, has

mutinied.

Gov.

defend the city at any cost.

ATTACK ALSO ON NORTH

SECTOR.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. )

CANTON, DID.. 8.

guns and light artillery will follow the frightened animals and make nte tack upon the defenders. It is said that the Kwangtung troops have already taken precautions, and have laid down an array of bamboo erates, wires, and other impedi.

tenta in front of their trenches which they hope will trip up the animals before they can do any serious damage..

CANTON HIGHER COMMAND

CONFIDENT,

Kwan Tin in the north sector, : -

A sudden and unexpected move has been made by the enemy. The larger number of the local forces and the rently arrived Nanking' reinforcements were concentrated along the east side of the North River from Sumshui to Tại Tong.

It is generally believed that the But the elusive Ironsides" SCITE

issue will be decided before the end 50,000 in number suddenly appeared of this week. The crucial battle if on the north sector which was the there be one, will in all probability least strongly defended. The divi-e fought out between Sun Kai and sion uner Major General Yu Han Mow defending this district succes

The Canton Higher Command ap; sively evacuated Ching Yuen, Yuen

pears to be very confident General Tan, Tai Ling, Ngan Chanm Au Chen Ming She even took time and Kwan Tin without offering the yesterday to go over to Lingnan alightest resistance to the "Iron-niversity to address the students sides." The whole Division of Yu

and faculty on the occasion of its Hau Mow withdrew to the Fook celebration of the 25th Anniversary Lu. Shou Mountains, some five miles of the founding of the institution. from Lok Tung Station on Canton-Hankow Railway. Two re giments of the Ironsides" entered Kwan Tin without opposition, but for some unknown reasons, with- drew to Ngan Chaan.

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He was calm and confident as ever.

SALES OF CROWN LAND.

The following sales of Crown land by publie auction will be held at the offices of the Public Works

Department on the following dates

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On Monday, December 0, Kow- loon Inland Lot No. 2283 which is song Kok Tsui. It has an area situated on Sai Yeung Choi Street,

of about 1,116 square feet, the The upset price is $2,009. annual Crown rental being $12. Kow- loon Inland Lot No. 9238 on Prince Edward Road, Having an area of about 8,000 square feet, annual Crown rental of 850, and upset price $4,000.

"Canton's New Plan of Campaign.

The Canton Higher Command is and is holding up communications trying to check this menace from along the railway

the-north sector by strongly fortify. In view of this the Nanking erament has ordered Generals Lining Sun Kai, the next important peint down the railway, and by Chi, Chiang Ting Wen and Koo rushing troops from the west sector. Chuk Tung (Chiang Kai Shek's Practically all the Nanking rein- loyal subordinates) to withdraw forcements, are being withdrawn from Hupoh as soon as possible from Samshui for Sun Kai and and to hasten to the rescue of the Kwan Tin in the north where the capital

position is regarded as most Meanwhile the Kuominchun are critical. No real fighting has as yet reported to be on the move towards taken place in this north sector, and Lohokou, in the north-western bar- the “Ironsides" are apparently re- dee of. Hupeh.

concentrating their forces before Chiang Kai Shek' forces are making any further move towards still engaging General Shib Yu Canton. It looks as though the San's troope at Wuyi, some dis-Canton Higher Command were try- tance north-west of Pukow,

ing to trap their enemies who are Demand for National Convention.advancing from the north in a erostrat formation. There are in. It is interesting to know the dications that they are also hending attitude of Marshal Yen Hai Shan, for Chung Fa and Tsang Shing in Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang and Gen the East River districts from where eral Chang Hsuch Liang (the ruler they probably intend to east back of Manchuria) towards reforming and enter Canton through Lung national politics and reconstruc Ngan Tung. The Canton Higher tion. No doubt these warlords are Command is fortifying these places in sympathy with the overthrow of in anticipation of such a move, Marshal Chiang Kai Shek and the According to the vernacular present Nanking regime but they Press the Canton Higher Command are at variance with Mr. Wang held a military conference on the Ching Wei and the Kwangdi arrival of General Chui Bhao Linng leaders, who are landing the anti-and the whole body of the B On Monday, December 23, Kow Nanking campaign in the South, Division from Nanking on Friday loon Inland Lot No. 2200 in Mong with General Tang Seng Chi-and last. The proceedings were kept Kow Tsui. The area is about 12,500. DIE KLUSTA SATRing the tetek mark, but it is uskrstood that--square feet-annual-rent-8144, and Wing of the Kuomintang Party.. troops on the northern front wi! upset price-$28,194.

A Great Lawyer. (r Lord Hailsham, is in appearance, sturdy and somewhat below average height. He is not in the least a formidable figure, like many great lawyers, and one's first impression is of friendly suavity and charm of manner.

As Mr. Douglas Hogg, K.C.. he made a position at the Bar second only to that of Sir John Simen, and then he became one of the most notable figures in the House of Commons as Mr. Baldwin's Attor ney-General, being frequently men- tioned as a possible ledder of the Conservative Party should Mr.

Baldwin retire.

a measure

Among Lord Hailsham's achieve ments was the piloting of the Trade Disputes Act, curbing Trade Union powers after the General Strike." So forceful Maxton, the leader of Glasgow's were his arguments that Mr, James

"wild men was.reduced to mere scurrility, and accusing the Attor- ney-General of "prostituting his great Parliamentary gifts in a boat, and unjust cause. He became Lord Chancellor following the death of Lord Cane.

A Reminiscence.

Years ago the writer heard Mr. Douglas Hogg, as he then, was, cross-examining n plausible young rogue who had induced two old ladies to put their money into a bogus oil concern. Having neatly closed all avenues of escape counsel demanded.

Well, what kind of oil did you intend to deal in."

The prisoner was silent

Perhaps it was palm oil," said Mr. Justice Dorling.

"That was just what I was get- ting to said Mr. Hogg.

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The prisoner, only scored point that afternoon.

Driven for the tenth time into a corner under a hail of questions he suddenly exclaimed.

"All right, there's no need to shout.

R.B.

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SALE OF WORK.

ST. STEPHEN'S GIRLS' COLLEGE,

The students and staff of St.

On Monday, December 10, New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1200 at the junction of Cheung Sha Wan Road and Kweilin Street, Shamehuipo. It has an area of about 15,900 square feet. The annual rent is 8108, and upset price $23,700. In- land Lot No. 2081 on Village Road, Wong Nei Chung. The area is Stephen's Girls' College and Fair- about 16,300 square feet, Crownlea School wish to thank the fol rental 894 and upset price 852,750, New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1291, situated at the junction of Yu Chau Street and Maple Street, Sham- shuipo. The area is about 4,050 square feet, annual rént $32, and upset price $6,375.

lowing firms for very generous gifts

The honeymoon will be spent in bride's going away dress was of Baguio, Philippine Islands. The

green crêpe de china over which she wore a green cloth cont trim- med with fur.

CANON STREETER.

TO GIVE TWO LECTURES.

A couple of interesting lectures- are expected to be given next week by Canon H. H. Streeter, D.D., Fellow of the British Academy, and one of Oxford's. outstanding scholars. He is due to arrive in Hong Konk on Thursday, The same evening at 5.15 p.m. he hopes the Hong Kong to lecture at

University o'n "International, Questing Arising Out of the Paci fic Conference." The meeting is open to the general public.

On Friday at 5.15 p.m. it is hop- ed that he will address an open meeting at the Cathedral Hall on "God, Pain and Immortality," and at 8.30 a meeting for students in St. John's Hall.

On Saturday he proceeds to Can- ton and will return on the follow. ing Friday (20th) to conduct a Conference from 4 to 0.30 for

Ministers of Religion and Educn tionalists in the Cathedral Hall. ing day He leaves for England the follow

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RADIO DANCE.

CARNIVAL PRIZE WINNERS.

The Carnival dance, with which the Radio Exhibition at the City Hall closed on Saturday night, was grent success, About a hundred and fifty people were present and most of the costumes were pretty and ingeniously contrived.

WAS

The latest dance music played by the "Semreh" orchestra from H.M.S., Hermes, by kind per mission of the Captain, and was re- layed from the Government Radio he ball was brightly decorated Studio

receivers, through two

with the flags of various nations and, presented a scene of consider- able animation.

Mr. and Mrs. Younghusband acted as judges and selected the following prize winners:

Best fancy dress (ladies); Miss Maud Witchell, as Dolly Vardon cut glass toilet set.

Best fancy dress (men): Mr. F. Woolton, as a lion tamer-case of pipes.

Spot light competition: Mr. Bmith and partner; Miss Burridge and Mr. Castle. The prizes were chocolates for the Indies and ash trays for the men.

Mrs. Younghusband presented

prizes. Refreshments supplied by the Hotel Savoy. DONATION TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FETE.

the

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were

to help the Sale of Work which was The Society of St. Vincent de held on Saturday on behalf of the Paul acknowledge with grateful Ministering Children's League, and thanks the following donations to other charities:-The Sua Com- the forthcoming Fete in aid of pany, The French Store. The Fathe Hong Kong's Poor:- Company, The Blue Bird Co., The

Mr. Ka Chúa Chịu

$10 Dairy Farm, Ltd.. The Sincere Messrs, Gande Price & Co.,

Limited Company, Fook Weng & Co., John Hutchinson & Co., Nestle's Milk Co. M L Hai Tung, MY Saa

"LIREMNI &'CÒ," The Fiatmuty.

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