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IRONSIDES LAUDED FOR BEHAVIOUR.

MERCHANTS AND GENTRY NOT MOLESTED.

CROMWELLIAN AUSTERITY OF REBEL CHIEFTAIN.

Following the capture of Chang-

"Ironsides " and sha, the

the Kwangsi troops are now heading towards Yochow, to the north of Changsha, on the Wuchang-Chang- sha Railway Serious fighting is

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ATTACKED BY A SHARK

TAIPO FISHERMAN LOSES

RIGHT ARM

An unusual accident occurred on Saturday when two fishermen in tho course of their occupation were called upon to deal with a shark.

The fact that sharks abound in these waters was proved when the story was related to the police at Tripe, and they had to render as-

stance to one of the unfortunate

men.

a section of the Nanking troop numbering in all over 40,000, are It is likely that making a stand. unless reinforcements come in time, the loyal troops will not be able to defend the place)

Ho Song, the younger man, reach. With the fall of the Hunan capi-ed out in an attempt to gaff the tal, the seat of the Hunan Provin- shark, when it suddenly snapped off cial Government is now in Yochow, his right arm below the elbow. In and the Goverdor, General Ho the confusion that followed the Chica, has "wired to the Nanking shark made its escape with the Government to "that" effect.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1930.

CHINESE BATHING CLUB OPENED.

SIR SHOU-SON CHOW'S RACY SPEECH.

HOW OLD SEA MONSTERS DISCOURAGED SPORT

The

interest

ever increasing shown by Chinese in aquaties, as well as other forms of sport, was again demonstrated on Saturday, when, despite the drizzle that pre-

vailed practically the whole after-

noon, & crowd of several thousands

on the occasion of the opening of througed the Chinese Bathing Club its clubhouse.

expected to occur in the immediate

The two men. Ho Sing, 50 years future in Yochow, to which place the loyal Hunan troops have re.old, and his nephew, Ho Sang, were treated and where the latter and fishing in a small boat at Pah Sha Au, Taipo. At about 1 o'clock in

Members and guests assembled the afternoon they hooked a shark, and with "some difficulty they dragon Shaukiwan Road opposite "the ged it alongside the boat and almost clubhouse, and punctually at 3 p.m. the Hon. Sir Shou-son"Chow, over, the side.

Et, C.M.G, arrived and was greeted by the chairman, Mr. Chan Chi Lan, and members of the com- mittee of the Club. The chairman handed over a key to Sir Shou-son; who proceeded to open the club- house Members and guests then gradually streamed into the pre- andmises, while music was being sup Wah Plied by the Chung Sing Benevol

ent Society's Band, and soon, the beautiful clubhouse, which gaily decorated with flags, bunting and ferns, was packed to its utmost capacity.

Elaborate defensive works bave been erected at Sinti, some 60 li south of Yochow. More Nanking troops and gunboats are expected in Yochow shortly, dad the cadets of the Military School of Wuhan have been rushed there.

A portion of the Kwangsi-troops have been dispatched to invade Kinagsi, with Nanchang, the capi- tal of that province, and Kiukiang, 4-port on the Yangisze, as their objectives. The Kiangsi Governor,

man's hand.

First aid was rendered to the un- fortunate man by the police, he was sent to the Kwong Hospital in Kowloon.

MR. R. M. DYER, C.B.E..

HONOURED BY HONG KONG

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

When the Council of the Hong

auspices creation

General La Ti Ping has rushed. Kong Football Association met on troops to Pinghsiang to resist them.

The populace of Wuban (WaFriday, Mr. J. Ormiston, who was chang. Hankow and Hanyang) bave in the chair, complimented Mr. R Become more panic-stricken on M. Dyer on behalf of the Association learning of the fall of Changsha, The foreign concessione in Hankown his being honoured by His are overcrowded and there is Majesty the King with the C.B.E. the scarcely any house unoccupied. No

Mr. Ormiston said: Before household is allowed to remove to

The proceeding with the business of the the Concessions at present. Chinese authorities in Wuhan have meeting, it is my pleasure, on behalf enforced rigid martial law.

of the Council, to extead our hearty congratulations to our Pre- sident and esteemed friend, Mr. K. M. Dyer, C.B.E., on the great hon our conferred upon him by HM. the King.

Rebels Popular.

A report of foreign origin from Changsha states that peace and order are well maintained by the "Ironsides," whose behaviour is said to be good. They are alleged a be well disciplined, and mer. chante nod residents are not dis turbed in any way. Merchants have declared that the new troops are much more popular thaa Ho Chien's men.

Chang Fat Fui, the "Ironside " chieftain, is said to have told his inen, on their way to Changsha from Kwangsi, not to shave or cut their hair until Changsha was cap tured. He travelled on foot all the way instead of riding on borseback or in a sedan chair. He ents the same food and dresten exactly as his soldiers, whom he treats with great kindness, The Ironsides " are so well-trained, adds the report, that they are worthy of their re putation.

The military situation in the North has not developed very much during the past two days. Ac un- confirmed report from a Japanese source states that Tsinan, the Shantung capital, bas fallen into the hands of the Northerners

During the past two days, the exchange of gunfire across the Tellow River at Lokow has con- tioued. Besides attacking Tsinan, the Shansi troops are pressing upon the Tsinat Kiaochow Railway.

The U.S. Consulate as instruct ed American residents to evacuate the city.

Trains on the Tientsia-Pukow-

Mt. Dyer richly deserves the decoration, as he is a most worthy citizes and has devoted much of his valuable time to public benefit to the University of Hong Kong and numerous other institutions. In the realms of sport, particularly in Soccer, which we control, he de serves our unqualified thanks and appreciation. What he has done for the Services and charitable organizations in this Colony, he alone knows. We trust our Pre- sident will loog be spared to enjoy the distinction bestowed upon him." (Applause.)

SEDITIOUS PAMPHLETS”

ON THE PEAK.

POLICE WITHDRAW CHARGE

AGAINST CHINESE.

Defending a Chinese, who was charged with possession of seditious literature on Jardine's Bridge, the Peak, on May 9, "Mr. M. K. Lo appeared before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy on Saturday, and asked for a further remand to enable him to take in structions from his client.

WZA

Re-

WATER RETURN.

The level and storage of water in reservoirs on June 1, 1930, is na follow:-

CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS.

Tytam....

THE CHINESE EGG.

AN, ODE TO THE AGED.

[Chinese eggs, when they arrive in this country, do not often enjoy the respect due to their years. There is a deep inscrut- *929. 1930.

ability about eggs which makes 30′ 5′ 3′ 7′′ them as intellectually congenial to Tytam Byewash 27′ 6′′ 21′ 9′′ wise men as it makes them commer- Tytam latermediate 50 8 43' cially profitable to grocers."-The

Tuk .......... Tytam

D8' 11' 63′ 2* | Times, London.] Wong Nei Chung... 40197 5* Pokfulam

33' 8' 21' 11 The above Sgures are the depth of the surface in feet and inches below overflow level.

Storage in Millions and Decimals of Gallons.

Tytam Tytam Byewash... Tytam Intermediate Tytan Tuk Wong Nei Chung... Pokfulam

Total

1.09

1999. 178.80 .11

1930. 214.30

10.02 43.49

.69

4.49

236, 45

How perfectly innocuous A simple egg may bel An ovel dome up-ended on A spherical rotundity.

However, though so innocent, An egg can work provokingly, And hit below the belt, intent On acting, as 'twere, jokingly,

32.98 And lay you out most painfully 320,16 Upon your back for a week or more, 5.36 And treat you most disdainfully, 20.83 Leaving you weak, your tummy sore. 593.94 In England, when an egg is poor Consumption of water in the City You simply throw it on the floor, and Hill District in millions and Or, if its bad, and you're ill-bred,

month of May:

But here you simply must not rage decimals of gallons during the You shy it at the waiter's head.

139.21 *980.36 Because an egg shows signs of age;

It's gastronomically fit Estimated popula Consumption

'tian ...

439,300 142,650) Consumption per

20.4 10.4 head per day....

Includes 93.07 million gallons from mainland.

1929. 1930.

1920. Principal main supply shut off from 6 pm to 6 a.m, from May 1 to inclusive from May 28 to 31 inclusive the hours of supply from the principal mains were 8 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

་་་་

1929.

KOWLOON WATER WORKS.

1930. Kowloon Reservoir 43 1 16' 8" Shekiaipui Reservoir 33′ 3′′ Reception Reservoir "5 10 1

The above 6gures are below over- flow level.

8' 11"

Storage in Mulics and Decimals of Gallons,

1999. 1930. Kowloon Beservoir 49.00 202,96 Shekiaipui Reservoir 18.45 62.60 9.43 Reception leservoir 22.00

Total

50.45 205.10 Consumption of water in Kowlcon in millions and decimals of gallons during the, month of May:

The chairman, Mr. Chan Chi Lan, thanked Sir Shou-son Chow and the guests for their presence and then gave a brief outline "of the history of the Club. He re- ferred, to the establishment of the Chinese Bathing Club under

Chinese of the Club in 1911, when Chinese community began to realise the importance of sport for the cultivation of friendship and health in society. Mr. Chan, drew attention to the reorganiza- tion of the "Chinese Bathing Club in 1922, when it began to prosper under their energetic hon. secret-

head per day ry, Mr. Wong Kam Ying. He re- Consumption per

10.4 24.7 marked that the efforts of Mr.

1829-During the whole month of Wong Kam Ying and other sup-Mar, 1999, the supply was shut off porters of the Club, in conducting nightly from 6 pm, to 8 a.m. a campaign to collect funds, had Constant supply in all districts made possible the erection of a new during May, 1930. pavilion in such a short space of time.

Then and Now. Thanking the Chairman and members for inviting him to open the clubhouse, the Hon Sir: Shou son Chow, in an extremely humor bus speech, touched on the rapid strides that had been made by the Chinese lately in the realm of sport. Not so very long ago, said Sir Shou-son, sport in any form was looked upon with disfavour. For a student to mention it in front of his teacher was to invite the birch.

1999. 1930. Consumptiju ale 36.55 134.88 Estimated popula

tion........

170,390 175,360

If you can get in a yard of it.

It may be halved, for you to see The emblems of mortality, Or in a Welsh rarebit refute A sad, notorious repute.

So when you enter Ahmed Beg's And view the menu full of eggs Described in French or Portuguese, And all you have to do is choose, Let lust of flesh and lust of eye Not loosa restraint, and ere you

dama Your abdomen, take warning by The quivering of your diaphragm..

For mea may come and men may

go,

Discretion learning never, While Empire's fall and cockerels

crow,

Tho egg goes on for ever.

JOHN WILLWYN.

MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR

KIDNAPPERS.

CLEVER ACTION BY DETECTIVE.

Two Chinese women were convict- ed by Mr. T. 8. Whyte-Smith at Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday" of kidnapping two boys and were sentenced to the maximum penalty of one year's hard labour.

The two women were stopped by & Chinese detective at the Yaumati Police Station, and as they failed to give a satisfactory explanation of the two boys, they were taken to 1030.From May 1 to 31, 1930, the Police Station, where they con- 12 hours' supply (6 am. to 6 p.m. fessed that they had been given 810 was given to all Rider Main Diseach by two men to take the boys

to Shum Chun. tricts (principal mains closed 6 p.. to 6 a.m.) with the exception of the area North of Queen's Road between Murray Road and Eastern Street, where a constant supply was maintained during the whole month.

The Government Analyst's res ports show that the quality of the water is satisfactory.

The total rainfall to May 31 1927. 10.18 inches;. 1930, 19.17 in

item was "Long Fellow," which was performed by two swimmers Games were discouraged in his

Complete rhythm between the per- younger days, and the fear of

formers gave "the impression that A huge man was swimming. One monsters in the sea was usually enough to unnerve those who want of the swimmers used his hands ed to have a "dip." The remaining and kept his lega still, while the undaunted few, who were inclined to other held the legs of his partner swimming, had to do it by stealth. and chopped the water with his legs. It should not be surprising, there- Other fancy swimming, as well as fore, said Sir Shou-son, that the diving, was shown, and an exhibi- vision of such a beautiful struction of various modern strokes par- ture, such as he had opened, could not in those days enter even into

"The Magistrate replied, however, that he had remanded the defendant in order that further translations his dreams.

Railway run only as far as Tiny of the literature in question could Changes, however, had now been to the south of Trican..

be obtained to enable the prosecu-effected, and the value of recreation Hospitals Full.

tion to prove that the documents was recognised. Not only was the

Mr. Lindsell re prosent

allowed were seditious.

generation

to The military hospitals in Nanking marked that there appeared to be participate in games, but they were are overcrowded, and numerous no evidence against the defendant,

also encouraged to indulge in them; wounded tmops are being rushed as he was not satisfied with the and for that purpose the clubhouse from the front daily. Hundreds of statement of the constable that the was opened. Sir Shou-son remark wounded troops have been taken to accused had himself thrown theed that he was confident that not Hangchow for accommodation.

papers on the ground. The ques even a thousand sea monsters could Yea Hai San is reported to be tion as to whether or not the docu- prevent members of the Chinese in Pingyuen to direct military ments were, seditious did not arise, Bathing Club from swimming at operations.

Detective Bergeant O'Donovan the present time: It is reported in Nanking that told the Magistrate that the prose The hon. secretary, Mr. Wong the Nationalists on the Lunghai cution was not now prepared to Kam Ying, also addressed the Railway line have captured Lan- prove that the documents were gathering, and thanked the nurser feng. The authenticity of the re-

ous donors of subscriptions and port is questioned.

Over 1,000 senior students of the Nanking Military School-have-been. rushed to the front for service by General Chiang's order.

Chiang, who is staying at Kwei- teh, told pressmen that the Nation alists had the situation well in hand, and that he was confident that the main force of the rebels would be routed in a mouth. After that, the, Government would turn

bent op termination, of the rebels in Hunan, who were not likely to do anything to affect the general situation, he added.

Victories Claizned.

seditious.

The defendant was discharged,

presents.

Aquatic Display.

It was interesting to note that among the presents received, one was from a, aister club, the South rushed to attack Heincheng Gen-China Athletic Association. eral Ho Cheng Chun the officer commanding the troops on this sector, in a wire to Hankow, said that during the air raid by the Nanking aeroplanes, Fan Chung Hsiu, a rebes general, was killed, He added that Hsuchang was ex- rested to fall before long

Those present were afforded proof of the wonderful progress made, referred to by their presi- dent, Bir Sbou-son Chow, when a striking display of, aquatica was

PEACE OF THE EAST. PREMIER'S SON ON HIS

"RECENT TOUR.

Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, the Prime Minister's son, in an address to the League of Nations Union, at Oxford; last month, said that at the back of the Japanese mind there was always the possibility of war with America. "Undoubtedly," he said,

the Naval Conference did some. thing to dispel that idea, and I am quite certain that friendship between Japan and America has been greatly strengthened as the result of the naval agreement. I am told by many people that the Japanese nation is soon going to crash like a pack of cards, but I do not believe it. The Japanese have a colossal vitality, and they believe in themselves. It is a re- ticularly delighted the audience. markabla thing that a Power natur- While the display was proceed-ally so militaristic and imperialis ing, tas was served on the soucious the should be perhaps as great a friend to the League of Nations as verandahs of the clubhouse.

The clubhouse,, erected at a cost any in the world. The Japanese of $30,000, is one-storeyed and have a great power of adapting should be capable of accommodating themselves to circumstances, and are adapting themselves the modern several hundred swimmers at they

the beliefs of time. It has a surface area of to

world. But it the League about 8,300, square feet,

On both sides of the verandah were to break down Japan would are bridges running out into the very swiftly revert to her natural sea, thus forming a hollow square role, and would probably become for members to swim. Behind the the dominating militarist Power of verandahs are the men and women's the Far East, which many people dressing rooms and shower baths. believe to be her destiny."

Mr. MacDonald said that on his

I

an at-

A pleasing feature of note are the six large fresh water storage recent visit to China he had been tanks, which take their supplies impressed by the embittered re from the streams that run in the lations existing between the Japan hills opposite the clubhouse. Inese and Chinese in Manchuria. design the clubhouse is not unlike have never been in that of the South China Athleticmosphere where one felt so. Association, and the management much that one was very close The Chinese complain is to be congratulated on the con- to war. sfruction of this beautiful semi-bitterly that the Japanese in con- permanent structure.

trol of the South Manchurian Rail- way are breaking the treaty every Large Membership.

day by arresting Chinase outside The Chinese Bathing Club has the railway zone and by exercising about 1,500 members, including political propaganda in the area over 100 life members, and has on under their control. They also com-

i

According to a wire Tro IIM | amiant China Ini Bab the Chinese are allowed.

tsin, Sun Chuan Farg has arrived there from Makden and will soon proceed to the front to interview Yer. Hai Shari,

The Nationalists on the Peping A message from Peping states Haskor Railway line also claim that a conference was held on Fri- minor victories. They allege that day last by the Legation authorities they are besieging Esnehang, and a to discuss the question of protects section of the troops have been ing foreign residents in the war (Continued at foot of next column, zone,

The programmne lasted over 1 gentlemen, including His Excel- no share in the economic develop- hours and consisted of sonte quite lency General Chan Ming Shument of Manchuria, and accuse the unusual items. Swimming with Civil Governor of Kwangtung, who Japanese of an ambition to annex

is Hon. President of the Club, Ad- Manchuria tied limbs, one member did two lengths with his hands tied behind miral Chan Chak, Commander-in- MacDonald suggested that it his back and his feet bound toge- Chief of the Canton Navy, Gen- would be very desirable to increase. ther. The swimmer was greeted oral Chan Hing Wan, Mr. Lam the influence of the League of with much applause on completion Wan Kai Mayor of Canton City, Nations in the Pacific by holding of his feat Another interesting and Sir Shou-son Chow, President a meeting of the League Assembly *** (Continued on next"Oolúmn.). ...k of the Club.

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