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STRIKE POSITION.

NO MATERIAL CHANGE. “

There is no material change in the local strike. situation to-day. In circles where the strikers are still out, the emergency stuffs are carrying on cheerfully and with a determination to Зее the Isauc through. "

A number of laundry workers in Chinese establishments falled to put in an appearance this morning, but the Steam Laundry is carrying

on og usual.

"

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 108L ̧

No. 21,103

THE PORTUGUESE

COMMUNITY.

A GRATIFYING RALLY,

【四拜機 號二月七英香

HONGKONG DETECTIVE.

KIDNAPPED BY STRIKERS IN CANTON.

THURSDAY, JULY 2,

TREATMENT OF STRIKERS.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DECISION.

Enquiries from well-known Pertuguese residents this morning A Chinese detective who went up

Enquiries made by a Telegraph proved particularly gratifying into Canton the other day in the that, "almost to a man" the Fortu- course of his duties has not return. representative to-day has revealed guese community has offered sered, and enquiries reveal "the fact that resolutions have been passed vico. in one sphere or another. that he has fallen into the hands by the Committee of the Hongkong The majority of those who have the strikers and is probably now

General Chamber of Commerce and seen previous service in the Police kept in captivity... Resorve have joined up as special It appears that whilst on shore the Committee of the Shanghai constables. Other are employed on in Canton he went to a teashop Chamber of Commerce on the im- essential services, whilst younger where he was recognized by a num-portant question as to whether members of the community are ber of the strikers and set upon. TIRED OF THE STRIKE. lending valuable assistance as cable, He is reported to have been severely strike pay is to be paid to the

The beaten and taken to the strikers' strikers when they return to duty office and bank messengers. HONGKONG WORKERS WANT matter of a central body was con- headquarters.

As many days have

It has been resolved that no TO RETURN.

sidered, but, after consideration, it passed by without his turning up to was felt that there was no need for report to his superior at the Central strike pay whatever should be paid ed during Junc should only be paid after the strike is over. Members of both bodies have been circu- larised to this effect.

rendered.

THE "STAR" FERRIES. OPERATED BY CIVILIANS.

by the strikers in Canton,

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THE CHINESE PROBLEM.

SEVERAL IMPORTANT.

---STATEMENTS.

Conditions in Foreign-Owned Factories

The Manila Bulletin reports that more than 3,000. Chinese residents Ongpin last Thursday night to nt-

London, July 1. tend a motion picture play. given for the benefit of the families of The China Association has sent the students who were killed in a statement to all newspapers in Britain and to all Members of the riots in Shanghai May 30,

Students committees from every | Parliament with a view to correct- Chinese school in the city worked ing public misunderstanding as to hard all day soliciting contribu- the conditions, under which tiers. The young women who foreigners in China live and trade. dressed in black while the boy foreigner-owned factories in served on these committees were The statement emphasises that

members wore black arm bands..

Shanghai and other Treaty Ports The Shanghai Students Union generally are immeasurably work in Manila bas departed for

NORTH CHINA SITUATION.

CHANG TSO-LIN INVITED

TO PEKING.

Peking, July 1.

It is reported in reliable Chinese circles that President Tuan Chi- jui ia despatching General Lu Yung-hsiang to Tientsinto- morrow morning to invite Marshal Chang Tso-lin to Peking as 2001 as possible-Peuter

THE MOROCCO FIGHTING,

SPAIN'S INVITATION TO BRITAIN.

London, July 1

the southern islands and the East regard to construction, sanitation plying to questions, Mr. Cham

It is reported that prior to the auch an organisation in' view of Police Station, it is conjectured and that the pay for the days work. committee having completed its superior to Chinese factories with In the House of Commons, re- departure from Canton of the general service already being that he is being kept in captivity stormer Paul Beau, Chinese troops were soon on the Bund forcing back a large number of strikers, comprising several hundreds, who were attempting to go on board to return to. Hongkong. This incident will serve to show that the strikers are by no means satisfied with the treatment they have received in Canton, whero conditions are far from being enviable for them. «

GOVERNMENT LAUNCH

CREWS.

HARBOUR MASTER'S FIRM

ACTION.

and

ALL QUIET IN CANTON,

SHAMEEN HAPPILY "CARRYING ON,"

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Shameen, July 1.

EXPORTING MONEY.

MORE CASES DEALT WITH.

WAS THE LETTER A FAKE?

We have received the following

OUTPORTS WAITING FOR 'A LEAD.

peace and

and conditions of employment. berlain said the French and The existence of such factories Spanish Governments did not pro naturally tends to ameliorate the rose to declare a blockade on the conditions of employment in Rifle, but wore merely taking men- Chinese. factories since they must sures for policing certain terri obtain labour in competition with torial waters in the Tangier zone. foreign factories. The statement Spain had invited Britain to join contrasts the disorder in China these measures. Mr. Chamber- order in lain requested the postponement with the

of further questions until the Government had timo to consider foreign Settlements and points out that many millions of British capital are invested in the China the matter, Reuter," trade which provides employment for many thousands in the United Kingdom. If and when order and good government are established in China, that trade can be greatly increased to the benefit of both nations-Reuter.

Extra-Territorial Rights.

CORRESPONDENCE.

DEFENCE CORPS SERVICE.

(To the Editor of the "Hongkong Telegraph).

Sir, I have just noticed a com London, July 1ment in the Telegraph regarding

"

uniform

La aftor actual trouble There are many joining now that

Indies to conduct a campaign similar to that conducted in other parts of the far east.

All the Chinese schools through- out the Philippines were closed on Thursday in honour of the The naval ratings who had been

summer festival that is so widely observed in all parts of China as operating the "Star" ferrles since

well as to mourn the loss of their Saturday did their last spell yester- day, and civilian crews took over for publication:

Sir. The letter signed by "Ger-. We have received the following compatriots in the Shanghai riots this morning. The aid of the police

The Chinese consulate was also department in charge of coolie man Merchants of Tungshan" re-letier for publication:

Sir-As an Outport Britisher, closed. Consul General Wang did labour has been "enlisted for the ferred to "yesterday's incidents."

temporarily domiciled in Hong- not hold office or receive visitors provision of Chinese to do the The latter itself was published on "firing up," the more responsible Saturday, June 27th. in the Canton kong by forge of circumstances, at the consulate during the day,

Kuomintang` Flag. part of the business of running the Gazette. The Germans in Tangshan I was glad to learn yesterday of

The Kuomintang flag was, in The five boats being in the hands of volun- must therefore have read that letter the action taken by a locul concern

on Sunday, June 28th. at the very with regard to the reinstatement evidence everywhere. teer crews provided by the mercan latest. It is therefore to be expect of members of the staff who ab-coloured flag, the official flag of A deputation of the coxswains the marine. The gangway and

engineers of the Harbour wharf labour is being undertakened that either the Canton Gazette sented themselves without leave, China, was also flying in the or the German Consul in Cantonin sympathy with their misguided breeze from many Chinese resid All the Chinese Office launches waited on Lieut. by Indians. Commdr. G. F. Hole (the Harbour. As was to be expected with a new was notified by the Tungshan mer-nationals in Shanghai. At the ences and shops.

same time, I think that it is a mat- newspapers suspended work dur-

In the House of Commons, the the enrolment of Volunkers, mug Master this morning and conveyed crew, there was a little difficulty chants by Monday, June 29th, and

The Manila police department Labourite, Mr. Johnaton, suggested gesting that men who desire to the intimation that though they this morning in some instances la that in any case, the German Con- ter for regret that the first public ing the day. did not wish to strike they could coming

warned owners of Chinese newe- that in view of the situation in serve only for the duration of the alongside the wharves, sulate in Canton has notified its announcement came from unoff- not remain on the launches. with a strong tide running, but all superior, the Consul-General in cial quarters.

I am sure, that 3 speak for every papers against posting on build- China the question of extra-terri strike should not be required to usual term The Harbour Master gave them the tricks of currents and tide sets Hongkong, immediately, if the let-

ter was a fake.

outport trader when I say that ings or walls the death poster that torial agreements in China should "sign-on for the all individually an opportunity of should b0 mastered within

What have the taipans of the foreigners living in the districts is now being given wide publicity be submitted to the League of Allow me, is a Volunteer who remaining at work,,, or an alterna-a day or two.

be prepared for just such ag the fact that it might, disturb pub- Covenant. tive of instant dismissal and can- It should be noted that the hour German Biruis in Hongkong who between Shanghal and Hongkong in all parts of China; in view of Nations under Article 19 of the joined several years ago, so no to

have offices in Canton, and daily are looking to this Colony to once

Mr. Chamberlain, in reply, recall-mergency as the present one to cellation of their certificates. The of the ferries ceasing operations exchange correspondence to say? and for all set an example which lic order and the general peace men declined to continue

and is earlier than hitherto, the last The letter was in Saturday's Canton in the future will act as a deter- to such an extent as to cause dis-ed that extra-territoriality was state that I think the attitude of were dismissed.

ferry leaving Hongkong at eight Gazette and surely by Monday, one rent when similar action is sug- turbances in different parts of the carefully investigated at Washing the authorities perfectly justified. ton In 1922 and that cortain If men could not find it worth their We understand that many of the o'clock in the evening.

or other of the Tungshan merchants gested by revolutionary agitators.city. fokis

the Harbour on

Office

All Manila banks have discon- decisions were then reached. The while to play at soldiering whe had mentioned this letter to his Looking at the matter dispassion- launches have already left, while

Hongkong principals. Close scru- ately, we find that some thousands tinged selling taels, Exportation British Government believed that everything seemed peaceful, they "for the duration". Ware such the remainder have been awaiting

tiny of to-day's (Wednesday's) of Chinese workers of Hongkong of Philippine money is prohibited the method of procedure by the cannot be expected to enlist only the decision of the certificated

Telegraph does not bring explana- set out to make things as uncom- by law and attempts to smuggle appointment of an International perauitted, it would kill the whole scamen.

There were several cases inftion from either official 'or private fortable as possible for the people silver out of the country are prae-Commission to enquire into the object of the Defende Corps, for it. which Chinese were charged before source. Considering the serious- who have given them employ- tically impossible of success be position and to assist the Chinese would mean that nobody need train, Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Kowncas of that letter, the Tungshanment and treated theri fairly and cause of strict vigilance exercised Government to effect such reforms but all could rush for

Apparently they pre-by customs officers. Banks enn not as would justify a relinquishment and loon Magistracy this morning, with merchants, I not the originators squarely.. attempting to export sums of money of same, should and could have conferred to listen to the doctrine sell taels for delivery in China. be of extra-territorial rights, was a threatened

tradicted through thefr Consuls at which has painted Russia red, cause of the banks there being more suitable way of dealing with

Several prominent Chin- exceeding $5. The money in once. If the least be said, this in- rather than to the sane counsel of closed. excess was in every case forfeited Holence does not reflect favourably the race which has fed, clothanese merchants have intimated how the question than by reference to the nood has arisen, and it maANA · and only $5 returned to, ench de-on Tungshan and will only strong and protected them. Very well, ever, that if they could not pur- the League of Nations. Reuter that they are realising the prima

then Bolshevistic agitators who will they took their choice and they chase tacis from the local banks, The situation in Canton is still In one case, the defendant was

that is not subject to restricted re- quiet. There has been no more charged with exporting a sum of now point out that the Tungshan must be made to understand which they would buy other currency]

Germans

been gradually line of action paid best. have

gulations. shooting since the affair of the $40. He was granted ball of $50 forced into a denial of having writ I believe, Sir, that the majority 23rd June. This will dispel the by the police after his arrest, and ten that document, and by the time of Chinese here in Hongkong are ramours prevalent in Hongkong on his failing to appear he had the such a denial does appear in print, hoping that British justice will that we are continually subjected

the propagandists will have, madeive up to its reputation and that, whole $90 forfeited. to sniping.

all out of the letter that they pos- by so doing, it will prevent future.

dislocation of local trade. The "COMPASSIONATE MOTHER" Treaties regarding territorial con- abroad that Ex-Active Service men

cessions and extra-territorial pri-

are only now joining the Defened sibly can.

Enclosing my card.Yours etc. masses of Chinese even in the out-

vileges, drew from Mr. Austen Corps in large numbers. As every- Chamberlain the statement that one connected with the Corps ONE OF THE FOREIGN COMMUNITY perts are yearning for settled con-

Britain was consulting with the nows, very big proportion of Hongkong, July 1, 1925.

ditions, and they are easy prey for any policy which promises pros-

In the Supreme Court this morn- other Governments concerned with Valunteers has always been com little of perity. They know

ing, Sir Henry Gollan gave judg-whom it was intended to act in posed of men who saw war service, On Monday, a number of outside

Bolshevism in effect, and are pre-

ment in the "compassionate close collaboration. Regarding and a few weeks before the strike, coolies entered the godown shortly

pared to believe that the British mother' case recently before the the Chinese Government's requests when the popularity of the Corpo after the tiffin interval and ereated"

disturbance with workmen who PRESIDENT BOAT'S MEASURES. are at the bottom of their oppres Court of Probate Jurisdiction. It in the meantime, he was unable was waxing, many more were com- slon, just because the only sign will be remembered, that the uncle to make a statement beyond saying forward The old phrase of "I of a new state of affairs is the of the two boys concerned dropped ing that the discussion of these have already done my spell of was obviously im service, why should I jom the Filipino seamen see their chance wave of revolutionary doctrine out of the action after three days large issues in the present strike situation in which has swept out from Moscow hearing, the concubine then pro- possible until the Chinese Gov- Volunteers" was long ago discount- China, says tho Manila Bulletin. „

and flooded their country and ceeding ex parte to prove her ernment had taken steps to ended In my own unit, as far back the present anti-foreign agitation as a year ago, we had over a score W. M. Groves, intervened and a

The International Marine Union,

imagination. Let Hongkong show claim, struggle ensued. The ringleader with a membership of more than

His Lordshly granted letters-of and had shown its ability to en-of men who had four yeara ind protected against possible "attack of the trouble then jumped into the two thousand, is reported to be that it can remain calm, prosper-

ous and just, and let it give the administration and left the ques- force law and order and respect moro of war ecrvice, some with the long-service medal na well-Yours, harbour, to be subsequently arrest-considering the sending of men to The Franch warship Altair based on emerging from the water. Hongkong and other ports in China direct to the claim of Bolshe- tion of costs for further argument. for Treaty Powers' rights.

A questioner interposed with ata

EX-ACE vism by punishing those who In the meantime four other men to fill positions vacated by striking Hocked like sheep to the barren left port for Hongkong in order to",

the query: "How could such fetch supplies. She will then re-

thinge be done if no rent Govern- Chinese crowo in caso shipowners had been arrested. The

ment existed in China? turn and patrol the river.

On the appearance of the five desire the aid of Filipino sailore Fastures of inspired hate men-of-war at present in port

It is understood that Jacinto oppression. Canton will have al-

not know at what the questioner are: French, Argol, Marne, Vigi- men before Mr. E, W. Hamilton, lante and Argus; British, Moth, at the Kowloon Magistracy this Zalazar, prosident of the union, has ready sobered Hongkong Chinese BRITAIN'S NOTE TO FRANCE. Mr. Chamberlain said he did was driving. He had no desire place than Hongkong, and already

to interfere in Chinese domestic

The rainfall registered at the Tarantula, Cleala and Robin; morning, they were charged with taken up the matter with Director who believed it to be a

A disorderly conduct. American, Helena and Asheville; charge of assaulting Mr. Muson The Dollar round-the-world liner they are showing signs of repen- Japanese, two. destroyera.

It is very difficult to get any was perferred against the ring President Adams clearing from tance. Let them repent by all According to the Havas agency, concerns, but negotiations of this Botanic Gardeng during June totall

jender,

Manila last week for Singapore en-means, but do not let it be said in the British Government has sent kind necessitated that the Chinese ed no less than 24.47 inches. The news from the city, as commun!.

All five were convicted on their route to New York, carried a Fili the future, that we again tamper another memorandum to various themselves should constitute some highest fall was 10.07 inches, on

debtor Statce, stating the British Government able to protect for the 15th, cation therewith is almost entire-

Apologising for taking up BO view regarding the settlement of eigners, to preserve law and order respective charges. The first depino crew. The Filipince, however, od with our scales of justice. fendant was fined $250, or three will be returned from Singapore

France, the Note says, in effect Replying to further questions, months' Imprisonment with hard where a full crew awaits the vessel much of your valuable space-Inter Allied Debta. Concerning and to enter into negotiation, labour, on the first count and he The ship les darried two cooks Yours, etc.,

that if France signs an agreement Mr. Chamberlain hoped that when was further sentenced to three secured from the Manila Hotel and

with the United States to pay part months hard labour without the enough bakery supplion to last to

of her Debt, then Britain will ex- option on the second charge. The Singapore.

Fuct proportional payinent of the sums which France ewes Bri other defendants were find $100,

tainRetur or two months' hard labour in de- fault.

The Chinese of Canton are get- Ped- ting a little more settled. estrians are now walking freely past Shaki, which is becoming quite a busy thoroughfare again.

The new Government comes into power to-day, and it remains to be seen how it will act in the present altuation.

Here on the Shameen every thing is quiet. Plenty of food is to be had, and the morale of everyone is splendid-nothing but the smiling faces to be seen all

Canton time, especially at the Club. The island is now securely

with sandbags and barbed wire.

ly cut off. The Germans are to be seen walking freely about, with distinguishing bands on their

arms.

fendant.

GODOWN INCIDENT.

MISCHIEF MAKERS,

SENTENCED,

2

were busily engaged in loading cargo into a Japanese steamer, pany, who was accompanied by Mr.

Mr. W. M. Mason, of the Com-

FILIPINO CREWS:

further of Labour Cruz.

Intimidating letters are being inserted under the doors of foreign residences which still have Chinese servants. These bear the repre sentation of a dagger, evidently a

A,Chinese special constable is grim hint to those who have not joined the movement. The Police now being attached to every patroli are taking due note of this developing pickót. Searches are now be

ing carried out on pedestrians.

mont,

1.

and

better

OLD OUTPORTER. Hongkong, July 1st, 1925. There was a clean bill of health in the Colony yesterday.

Four Chinese sailors who de clined to continue work on the 9.8. Egremont Castle" were charged, at The master of a ateam launch the Marine Court this morning, with charged at the Marine Court this refusal to work and were each morning with making fast to the sentenced to four weeks' imprison-8.8. Kwong Lee whilst under way mont with hard labour.

was fined $20.

COURT JUDGMENT.

CASE.

WAR DEBTS.

J:

Paris, July 1,

The Sai On resumed her day run to Canton this morning and left at ten o'clock with a large number of Chinese passengers on board.

Larger Issues Must Wait. necessity for a defence unit such as London, July 1. the Volunteer movement provides They are signing on the full term The suggestion contained in of service, and shald any fresh three questions by Labourites incrisis arise within the port three the House of Commons that Bri- tain should call a conference of the Treaty Powers, including Finally, let mo correct an impre China, to discuss the revision of mon that appears to have gab

years they will be there to be called (upon.com

Hongkong, Juno 30th, 1025

The rate of the dollar on demand to-day was 2s. 3.11/104.

U. S. Government's Attitude. a Washington, July 1. the anti-foreign agitation ceases It is understood that instruc and foreign property and lives are tions have been given to Mr. safe, the Tariff Conference con- MacMurray, the United States templated by the Washington Minister to China, who arrives at agreement would be held, but it Poking on July 4th to Indicate tho could not be held under circum- desire of the American Govern stances wherein it might be ex- ment that the whole question of posed to anti-foreign demonstra extraterritorial rights In China bo tione and tho lives and property considered at the earliest possible of nationals of the Powera con opportunity. Reuters American cerned endangered-Reuter.

Service.