THE ATTEMPT ON THE GOVERNOR.
The Hongkong, correspondent of Router states that the new Governor, Sir Henry May, arrived in the Colony. After an inspec-.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JULY
TELEGRAMS.
tx
ANOTHER ARREST MADE.tion of the guard, Chinaman THE LOAN TO CHINA.
A STARTLING REPORT.
During the whole of yesterday, the police were keenly employed in linking together the different threads_of_ovidence umeorning the dustardly attack on the life of Sir Henry May. They did not labour without success, and at
5
1912.
CANTON NEWS.
IN LONDON'S CHINA
TOWN...
More Abolition.
{The "Telegraph" Correspondant.)
Canton, July 3.,
Chinese Dishes Prepared by Chinese Cooks.
rushed up and fired a revolver at Sir Henry. The shot lodged in
AN ASSURANCE. the Governor's chair. A polico
When the mysteries of Soho Mergeant knocked down and
Mr. L. Man-chee, Chief Lu- uttermost depths, and the palate have been plumbed to their tho assailant. Tho
(From German Sources.) arrested
Berlin, July 4.
spector of the Official Specie De-crios aloud for the strange and motive for the attack was detes-
Tho Koolnische Zeitung parimont, has asked the Governor the unfamiliar, then there is tation of the British,
Chinese Opinton, slatee that the six-power group General to have the department China Town, saye the" Pall Mall Of the many rumours that havero interfering in no way with the abolished as the business transact-Gazette been circulated us to the motive political independence of China, ed thero is very small. He has For the first time it is now which the assassin had, two seem for its integrity. The political in-suggested that it should be trans-possible to get a genuine Chinese about three o'clock this morto survive. Ono is that the at-terests of the Foyers are so vantly ferred to the Finance Department, dinner served in London. At the tempt was mine by reason of different as to make it impossible but begs the Governor General Tam Fah Low at the Orystal purely personal rovenge, and the for them to adopt one policy, and to retain some of the officials in Palace, Head Chef Coung Chou, in this lies the greater protection the Department for a while in with the assistance of his twelve Chinose.cooks, will offor a dainty of China.
menu, including:
BOXING.
THE GREAT FIGHT, Router's
[ardòr to settle the accounts.
Lighthouse Protection... Tho lighthouses, along the Can- ton River were guarded ond] patrolled by the Kwong On'naval troops, but this force has since been converted into a land force: The Governor General has now directed the Commissioner of Navy to selcot some of the naval
Bo Yee Tong, Tu Long Yes, 'Chow Mein, Chop Suoy, Ly-chi nuts,
and
ing, probably through interopt ed correspondence, a man was arrested in Kowloon City in poss other that the not has a political ession of further correspondence significance. Whichever is the which a reporter of the Tole correct explanation, there can bo graph," in apeaking to one who little doubt that sincere regret is is in the position to know, was
felt by the whole of the more told was addressed to a Barol respectable members of the Society in Canton, explaining Chinese community, who are
(Service to the Telegraph."] that the effort to kill Sir Henry strong in their denunciations of had boon made, but, unfortunately the man and his attempt. As ta
London, July, 5.-3.50.a.m. Received, 3.55 p.m. was unsuccessful. The Society, this there can be no question.
Wo San Jou. according to story heard by n At the same time, while the
The ordinary visitor need not There were 80,000 spectators representative of the paper, is one idon of revenge is scouted, the at Las Vegas to see the fight been to rosume the duty of guar- bo ovor punctilious about the well finoneol and is stated to be alternative suggestion that poli-tween Jack, Johnson and Flynn, ing and protecting these light pronunciation, and if he has the -possessed of at least a rllion. ties was at the bottom of the Johnson was smiling and sar houses so as to facilitate naviga-courage to take things as they
dollars.
attor has very little support eastie and he frequently offeration and prevent the occurrence come he will arise convinced that Our reporter continues:-"1among those. Chinese who live his stomach to be punched by of accidents. was also informed that in a rambl conversed with "Telegraph "Flynn, who was badly punished. ing statement, indicating the reprezentives on the subject, Flyan was frequently caution.
Of the great show at the Palace morbid nature of the run's mind, Beard a fow who hold the end for batting Johnson, and the
much has already been written. the man charged with the crimewiow, but the gonorality of them crowd cheered the result.
to the Canton Governor General When it has been discovered by said that he had to kill Sir are emphuie in denying that such [The telegram doon not give the that Choung Yau-hing, a notor London, China Town will be an Henry May. He is also reported is the case, holding that there result, but apparently it was nious ruffian of Sha-kinng village, even more popular resort than at to have male rambling statements could not be any possible advan-win for Johnson.]
and others, recently gathered present. concoruing the wittorawal of age to any party by bringing IGHT-WEIGHT CHAMPION-a force of over 1,000 undesirables Chinese copper gains from eur-about the death of the Governor.
with the intention of creating a reney in Hongkong and to hayo
rising, and of seizing the trade con- apelconsternation over the matter.
tres, of Sun-cheong, Tik-hoi and Ho did not, however, state that this
Cheung Sha. Those ruffians word was the sole motive for the attack.
supported by like olements in “In fueo of what I had heard, I
Sun-hui and Shun-tuk districts. made it my business to interview
On the 20th ultimo, they attempt a man who claimed to be the
et a bombardment of Cheung Sha
cousin of the assailant.
Do you think he is sono?" I asked:
"No he is not sano," was the reply
SHIP.
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A message from Los Angeles states that Wolgast defeated Joo Rivera in the thirteenth round in contest for the light-weight championship of the world.
The Attitude of the Soldiers.
Some of the more censorious have been criticising the soldiera lining tho roudway during yostor ing's procession, in that they were mahlo to stop a man leaving tho crowd of spectators and walking BLASTING OPERATIONS. out to wards is Excellency's || chair.
Alleged Neglect of Precautions.
A Local Rising." Mr. Wu Ping-nam, Magistrato of Haiping district, has reported
the East han still something it can tonch the West,
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A Chinese was charged with fortunately their plan was dis the men was four yurds, so that blasting stone at Kennedy Rond covered, and the magistrate at Cnstain B. I laktater will be despatch- Does he balong to any secret even with his urnis extondo on Inno 26, without taking the taiping at once proceeded to the of from this Port on Or about the Dub society, to your knowledgo?" one man would be unable to do necessary precautims, before one with his troops and the vil- August
**I believe ho does belong to as much as touch the tips of the Mr. D. Melbourne at the Magistago solidiory. Thoy guarded all society at Canton, but it is a low-fingers of his neighbour. It will tray.
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upproaches to Choung Sha, and apply to ful society."
Mr. P. M. Hodgson prosecuted sit night a severe encounter en bo soon, therefore, that it was
⚫sued between tha undesirables and "Has he over mentioned almost impossible to stop anyone and Mr. Jackson defended. supposed grievance ho
G. H. Silva, of the Conorating the troops, with heavy casualties had leaving the ranks of the spectators against Sir Henry May or the unless one of the guard was able Station, said he heard the blast on both sides. On the following. to form an intelligent anticipationing, and a quantity of sand and morning the battle was continu- Ho has mentioned that thereof what was to happen. The small stones fall close to him, and resulted in victory for the was something that had happen- soldiers were there in honour of while he was at the station troops. The rebels were routed od in the past over which he was I tho Govornor; nrt when tiles fell from the roof and driven, to their done which concerned."
and it of protective force:
generating station wore ultimately destroyed by fire. "Do you know any reason for would be equally impossible for Mr. Jackson: What is the The troops seized a large quan- THE Steamship his doing what he did?”
uny. of them to haul the man back gonerating station roofed, with ?tity of flags, badges etc. Pence once he slipped through the line, -Chinese tiles.
has now been restored, as the whole thing would happen
Government?"
No.
"Do you think he was the agent or emissary of some secret society to whose lot it lind fallen to carry out this doed?"
No
I got no further than this.
now
in the fraction of a second.
RA
In conversation with some of
the
And the tiles fell down from the roof ?Yes. I now tiles had fullen and I reported it at once.
the soldiers who were on the spot Mr. Hodgson Did the tiles at the time, we learnt that the fall fanide or outside the station? mon feel very indignant aboutInside.
At the Police Court this morn- the matter and many and various Did you sea'the stone at all?— ing the topic of confersation was were their threats of what would When I reported it to the chief certainly the aptempted assassina- have happened to the man if any engineer and came back, I saw & 'tion, and almost everyoun agreed harm had como to either Sir stone lying on the ground,
that whatever honour there wasonry or Lady May.
Witness added that the stone attached to the prevention of the
was a little larger than his fist. assailant's carrying out his inton
A coolie employed at the gen tion, is certainly due to the In-
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dians who so readily pounced press of the Colony today simply grating station said that while helping and Yun-ping districts have of His Excellency Sir Henry May,
upon the man.
The Chinese Press. We gather that the vernacular reports, erd-witnesses' stories of
insignificanco.
K.O.M.G.
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More Arrests.
'Canton, July 4, Further arrests of those con- noctod with the second rising in Canton have been made. During this week, the number of the ad- Jitional arrests has totalled over 10. Some of the prisoners are ox-revolutionary soldiers, while others had been in the service of the Manchu Government.
The Sunning_Rising. The ruffians in Sunning, Hai. was at work making a ladder in combined and are watching for In yesterday'a "Telegraph" 1 the affair, making no comment on a shed, a quantity of stones follan opportunity to besiege. the on the roof, one coming sight city of Sunning. Great pre- The editor of one of the lead-through.
cautions are being taken by the Mr. Hodgson:How big were nothorities inside the city, and on Day by Day. one of the European officers to ing Chines newspapers, son live thoy --Some wore two or three the 18th inst. two heavy cannon Passengers Lists
Tolography" topresentative, saidho had been making pounds woight. A stone similar were brought there from Canton. Hotel Lists enquiries, but no one seemed to the one produced come through These were mounted on the sum Steamere..........
mit of Shum-pin hill and large Correspondence At the Court to-day, before to know anything about the the roof.
Mr. Jackson-You know the matsheds erected to cover them. Commercial.................... 086058in Mr. Melbourne, the man Li Hon would-be
The Oplum Question,
The Courts
13-17 Hang was charged with felonions: ho was at one time employed in site of the generating station --
Yes.
On the 2nd inst,, the question Telograms.............și 18-30 ly, wilfully and maliciously the Colony. Where he'll come
And you know the roof behind of levying a tax on prepared Loading Articles...........31-30 attempting to shoot Sir Francis from now no one kuow. I do
opium was raised at the mosting Notes and Comments......37-39 said the editor it?--Yea Henry May, K.O.M.G., Governor not think,"
Some Sport "that the mattor has any political
know the cliff between of the Canton Council, you
suggested that the sale of propar- Canton and Coast Ports... 41-42 Colony, on the 4th July 1012.
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mentioned the name of Gerrard in mistake for Garroll as being
come to the asalatamco of the Indians first.
Pris mer before the Bonch.
that BAVO
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and Commander-in-chief of this significance: if it had, the man the roor and the works ?--I don't
He was stated to be 24 years of would have been possessed of an know, age, of no occupation and of no automatic revolver, and, not an
fixed abode. He is also state to old-fashioned one. I believe that there every afternoon?—I don'
* ་ hail from Hang Hun village, Yauall political party men in China know, Ping,
nowadays possess automatice re-
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