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CHAN KING-MING AT SHEKLUNG."

ANTI-REDS ACTIVE

After weeks of speculation as to

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1851

No. 1,855

PLENTY OF LABOUR.

500 KITA LAW WEDNESDAY, JULY 22,

BOYCOTT OBSTRUCTS TRADE,

Waiting For Normal Conditions.

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"Every day which passes sees more and more labour available," and a Government official who was konsulted this morning regarding

CANTON'S VERSION.

APPEAL TO BRITISH LABOUR PARTY.

London, July 21. The Labour Party Prose Bureau has issued a copy of a long tologram from the Canton Nationalist Government

BRITISH CABINET. CRISIS.

1925. 日二初月六

THE SHANGHAI SHOOTINGS.

OVER NAVAL PROGRAMME. BRITAIN AWAITS INQUEST

EVIDENCE.

Position Become Acute.

London, July 21. The disagreement which has Carlsen in the Cabinet over the naval constructional programme appears

'the whereabouts of Generai. Chan the strike position. There is every mialed as regards the issue in

Kwing-ming, news comes to hand to-day to the effect that he is at Sheklung, less than thirty miles

intention of making an attack on Simultane. the southern capital. "ously, information reaches us of a how combination of military forces, including the recently-defeated Yunnanese, and Kwangal troops, whose object is to overthrow the "Red" element"in Canton.

where a growing return to nor mality and although thousands of the Colony's usual workers are still

plaining that the people are

Chine, which it asserts is really Lan agitation against the" unequal traaties" imposed on China,

labour available for most services. of Chinees in foreign concessiona The illtration of workers back from

and asserting that Chinose Canton, where they are being commilitarists are the tools of foreign. pulsorily detained by the gulid Powers seeking to maintain their officials, proceeds by way of Macao position by

aconomic and

to have become acute.

London, July 21. Speaking in the House of Com mons, replying to Mr. Trevelyan Mr. McNeill said that the official report of the evidence at the in-

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THE GERMAN NOTE. LARGE STEAMER

MEETING CHANGED,

CONDITIONS.

Membership of the League-

London, July 21,

The published taxt of the German

STRANDED.

EGREMONT. CASTLE ON PHILIPPINES.

UNLOADING CARGO.

Note confirms the forecast cabled" The British 8.s. Egremont Castie quest on the victims of the on July 16th. It points out that has gone ashore near a lighthouse Shanghai shootings had not yet the German suggestions do not in the Philippine Islands, the ap The Admiralty at first insisted been received. His Majesty's represent any modification of the proximate position being given ag on the construction of five cruisers, representative at Peking had been existing Treaties, although they do 120 miles East of Iloilo, from which

been

ditions.

from Canton, apparently with the away at Canton there la plenty of alleging "inhuman exploitation "but Mr. Churchill opposed this on telegraphically instructed to send not mean permanent exclusion of port it is presumed she cleared for

the grounds of economy. It is the evidence if he had not already peacefully adapting the existing Cebu. understood that a compromise has done so. Mr. McNeill was unable Treaties to the future changed con-

suggested whereby two to say whether the evidence would cruisers would be laid down in 1925, be published when received. with the possibility of an "emer Reuter.

Inter, byt the and Shumchun, and when the river political domination. China de-gency" vasgel steamers are again running there mands equality with other Admiralty has replied ring, for three ships in 1925 and more will doubtless be a large influx of nations. Reuter.

in 1920.

Mr. Baldwin is trying to find a middle way between the demands

Bridgeman of Mr.

and Mr.

The new situation created by Chan Kwing-ming's appearance on the scene is briefly outlined in the following telegram received from our Canton correspondent--

men anxious to regain their old jobs.

Of course, the most important

4

and vital aspect of the situation as THE "ANTI-CHRISTS" Churchill, with the resignation of

it exlsts at present is the wide-

sprend boycott being directed

against British and Japanese goods. SCOPES FOUND GUILTY. As we have recently reported, the Canton, July 21. General Chan Kwing-ming is situation In Swatow in this respect has gone to extreme and serious limits, whilst

all at Sheklung.

General Hsu Sung-chi and that in Canton

Fook-lum General Li declared their neutrality.

have

The Whampoa Cadets have, "gone to Swatow.

out

the

We

"

the fornier and the Sea Lords, and, perhaps, Mr. Amery, as a disturb- Ing possibility on the one hand and the threatened resignation of the exponents of economy on the other,

Reuter.

MAGISTRATE PROSECUTES.

CASE AGAINST TAXI-DRIVERS

·FAILS.

Two taxi-drivers appeared before Mr. S. B. B. McElderry, at the Cea-

The tral Magistracy this morning, on a charge of refusing a fare. complainant was the Second Magis- trate, Mr. R. A. D. Forrest.

two friends, Dr. Anderson

THE MINING DISPUTE.

NEW ALLIANCE UNABLE TO FUNCTION.

H

London, July 21. A conference of transport workers at Scarborough passed resolution empowering the Ex ecutive to co-operate with the Trade Union Congress Council for the purpose of assisting the miners to resist to the utmost the imposition of the proposed owners conditions, also demanding the unconditional" re-opening of the negotiations. Mr. Bevin said the new industrial alliance was. unable to function in the present arisia Reuter-

COTTON TRADE.

MURCHISON'S STATUS.

The message conveying the above As regards the Treaty information was received in the provisions concerning military Colony yesterday afternoon and i'k is therefore supposed that the ins occupation, the Note states that a

cident occurred in the morning. security pact would represent an important innovation which would The position given would show that be bound to react on conditions in the vessel, which is of 5,294 tona gross, is stranded somewhere on the the occupied territories.

On questions of the occupation east side of Cebu Island though generally, the Note remarks on the the only lighthouse shown on the prominence which the Allies Admiralty charts is located at the assign to the necessity of Germany north-east point of the island. An concluding Treaties of Arbitration

with her neighbours who were old shipping master with whom a signatories to the Peace Treaty. Telegraph representative discussed It expresses doubts and asks for her position, this morning suggested further elucidation on this point in view of the possibility that the the possibility that she took the question of deciding whether a dis-northern course round to Cebu to turbance of peace exists, and that save unnecessary mileage. the application of coercive measures may be put in the hands of one of The vessel was in Hongkong re- cently and she cleared for Manila the contracting parties.

Germany is willing to link up her on July 7th. Her master is Mr. J. membership of the League of Camur. The Egremont Castle (à a Nations with negotiations, but until

satisfaction is given concerning steel screw steamer, registered at Article 16 of the Covenant, Ger Shanghai, and built in 1911 by mony unarmed would be exposed to Messrs. Craig Taylor and Co., of unlimited danger of involvement in

armed conflicts with third countries. Stockton for the Lancashire Ship

ping o --Reuter.

HOME CRICKET.

London, July 21, Playing at Manchester (Parkin's.

She is 410 feet over-all, has a beam of 52 feat and draws 29.4

feet. The local agents for the steamer are Messrs. Dodwell and Company.

Later The as. Egremont Castle is dis Benofit match), Middlesex defeated charging her cargo into a small Lancashire by 215 runs. Middlesex coasting steamer which le standing, batted first and scored 401, "the

by. principal scorers being Hearne 78, Lancs.

Dayton, July 21. The case concluded to-day, know after a lorg bearing, in which John Scopes, the school teacher, through- and

China as charged with teaching evolu of South:

tion of recent Tennessee State generally there is a rigid enforce legislation enacted at the instance ment of the boycott. No British of the Fundamentalists, who in- goods are being sold and we learn siat on pure Bible teaching. that in some cases native dealers Scopes was found guilty. with British stocks in their pos- The Judge, in charging the jury, Much surprise, will be felt at the session have been advised not to ruled that if defendant violated offer such stocks for sale, because the law against teaching that man news of General Chan's return, to

of the consequences. Even was descended from the lower

would the scene" of action. It will be when shipping

be in order of animals, he should be recalled that early in March his position to get going through convicted. He added that the the return of the crews, it is question of the denial of the Story

CAUSE OF STAGNATION. forces on the East River were come doubtful whether many of the boats of the Creation did not arise.

.The jury deliberated for nine pletely scattered by the Canton will be put into operation just yet

In evidence, Mr. Forrest stated

London, July 21, The Short Time Committee at Government troops, Chan himself on accourt of the stoppage in the minutes and found. Scopes guilty.

movement of goods. The losses on Scopes, who was fined a hundred that on the 23rd June last, after being compelled to flee to Swatow, the Chinese side are also extremely dollars, gave notice of appeal. the termination of a heavy shower Manchester has recommended a of rain, he walked up to one of the week's stoppage in addition to the From this point he directed defen-heavy and the effect of the strike Beuter's American Service.

[Religious controversialiste taxis at the stand in Pedder Street annual holidays, on the ground of alve operations for a time, but soon will be felt for a long time to come.

There is little, that can be done from all over the country attended with the intention of making a trip stagnant trade. The decision is HOBBS REACHES 2,000 RUNS. had to take refuge on a Chinese just now except to await, a return the trial, and on Friday angry out to Happy Valley in company with mainly due to yarn selling below bursts followed Judge Rauleton's

and oost.-Router. warship in preparation for flight, of normality in attitude or the part using that the testimony of the Mr. Kinross. The, driver, without his destination then being unknown, of the Chinese generally.

scientific experte, many of whom making any attempt to start the The Shipping Position.

had travelled hundreds of miles Since that time, little has been

engine, declared that his engine Though the increasing activity to testify on behalf of Scopes, was was out of order and proceeded to heard of him, but it would now

Another taxi appear that, taking advantage of of the harbour waters becomes to be excluded.

The action was taken to test take off the bonnet. the fact that the Canton Govern- more evident daily, the Haining is ment is engrossed with internal so far the only British vessel of the validity of the law and also in the rear was stated to be in the affairs, he has reassembled his the laid-up shipping to leave her the jurisdiction of Tennessee to same difficulty when its driver. She was legislato for schools supported by was approached by Mr. Forrest. forces and managed to quietly Stonecutter's anchorage. work his way down to Sheklung. able to depart for Swatow, Amoy Federal funds, but the fear was After waiting for some, minutes, This development, together with and Foochow yesterday afternoon expressed that Mr. W. J. Bryan, Mr. Fürrest at longth succeeded in who prosecuted,, would, if suc- engaging another taxl on its re- news of other military operations at four o'clock..

Other British departures yester- ces ful, make religion an issue, turn to the stand.

Both drivers pleaded to the Court ment through the English Am In the last innings Lancashire Derby then went in again to make- directed against the Canton Gov-

anti-that the engines were wet on ac-ateur Athletic Association that falled to make the big score needed, the required 167 runs for the loss èrement, produces a situation full day were the Philoctetes and the and the Fundamentalists er-

he has in no way jeopardised his being all dismissed for 222. Make of seven wickets, of interesting possibilities,

one Chinese and one French also Christa" would pave the way to count of the rain, in consequence amateur status and is content. to peace and Watson were the prin runa...” Tilawa, while one Japanese vessel, thusiasm to fight the

similar legislation throughout tho of which they could not be started.

-Playing at Eastbourne, Sussex de The Anti-Rel Scheme..

the English and American As respectively. Hearne took six feated Warwickshire by nine wie- The Cheung Chau ferry crews country reminiscent of the pro- The first defendant also said that leave the matter in the hands of cipal scorers with 74 and 32 runs

sociations. Reuter.

wickets for 66 runs.

kets. Warwick batted first and Regarding the movement on foot

The trial opened in a theatrical in certain military circles aiming returned to work yesterday withibition campaign.

Playing at Blackheath, Surrey made 289, Bates contributing 104. at the formation of an Anti-out informing the authorities, and atmosphere, the proceedings com.tempt to crank up the engine on

defeated Kent by an innings and Tate took six wickets for 69 runs. ceeded Mr. Forrest. Consequently Communist organisation with the they were given permission to con-mencing with a prayer for Divine being called by a fare who had pro object of overthrowing the "Red" tinue on the understanding that aid, and the Judge reading he was in a position to Inform Mr.

60 runs. Kent batted first and Sassox replied with 300, A. R. made 281, Johnstone acoring 60, Gilligan scoring 66 and Tate 78, not- element in Canton, it appears that they were placed on a form of pro- Chapter of Genesis before com Forrest at once when the latter ap

Woolley 78 and Hubble 64. Surrey out, Warwick's second knock pro after their defeat in Canton recent-bation for twelve months, any mancing the trial. The names

then went in to make the big total duced 190, Croom making 54 and contract during the of the jurymen were drawn from proached in his turn that the en- ly, the Yunnanese and Kwangsi breach of

of 547 for five wickets (declared). Cox taking six wickets for 40 runs. troops, under the respective com- period entailing permanent forfel- the box by a two-year-old boy..gine was out of order.

Hobbe became the first batsman to Sussex then went in to make 190 mands of Generals Yang Hei-man ture of their certificates and ban-

reach 2,000 this season, scoring 105 for the loss of one wicket, Parkes and Lau Tsun-wan, retreated in two ishment. The Chin Wan Ferry

Sandham made 88, Jescocke 80 and

hot out respectively. directions-one to the North River has also resumed.

Shepherd 207, not out. In their and Cook making 56 not out and 57 missed for 197, Hardinge being top feated Glamorgan by 65 runs. scorer with 74 Fender took five Worcester batted first and made wickets for 63 runs and Fenley five 223, Root scoring 63 and Ryan wickets for 72 runs taking five wickets for 64 runs.

Playing at Nottingham, Yorkshire

The

left. Arrivals numbered six.

ri

Seamen are volunteering in large and the other to the districts of

numbers for work, on launches, Tsung-hun and Kwangnan. force on the. North River is stated and these are replacing in many to consist of some 8,000 men, about cases the original crews of the half of whom have been taken over launches of the various shipping

by General Chu Pel-te (Yunnanuse), whilst the remainder proceeded via Nau-halung and Shih-hsing to the

concerns.

Kiangsi-Kwangtung border, where, THE HANKOW SITUATION. In consequence of past friendship,

Hankow, July 21. they have formed an alilance with

The Commissioner for Foreign} Generals Yang Chih-sheng, and Yang Ju-banan. The troops which Affairs called on the British Co- retreated to Taung-hua and Kwang-sul General to ascertain if he was nan have, on the other hand, joined willing to discuss the local situa up with the Kwangel forces station- tion with a view to clearing up ed there, and these now form a body the deadlock The Consul replied he had no objection, but would of 8,000 strong.......

It is stated that Generals Chu request instructions from Pekies. Pei-te and Tan Yen-kai, the latter

-Reuter.

T

EVACUATION OF THE RUHR.

he had made an unsuccessful at-

MATTER LEFT TO ASSOCIATIONS.

Bruce 69, Hendren 108;

Some of the Russian crown

shire replied with 235, to which jewels recontiy were sold on the Barnes contributed 84. Haig took

six wickets for 70 runs. In their streets of London, according to testimony of Joseph Betts, recent second innings Middlesex made 265ly on trial for burglary. London, July 21. for seven wickets. (declared). Murchison has issued a state-Haly was principal scorer with 67,

AMERICAN FLEET'S VISIT

Melbourne, July 21.

Lee made 57-

Sub-Inspector Alexander, in pressing the case, said that the Melbourne and Sydney are taxie, if they were really out of crowded with visitors awaiting commission, should have proceeded the arrival of the American Fleet either to the rear of the stand or on Thursday. The greatest gone back to their workshop. If interest prevails everywhere second innings. Surrey were dis Playing at Cardiff, Worcester de the engines were found to be out of-Reuter order when they were engaged, it was the duty of the drivers to have reported to, the police.

GERMAN REJOICING.

Berlin, July 21. The first defendant afated that The ringing of church belle, the for the reason that the rain had blowing of trumpets from the soaked the engines, and rondered spiros of churches, the sounding it impossible to start them, the of syrons by factories and gonora taxis could not be moved back to rejoicing in the streets of towns the rear.

in the Ruhr at midnight greeted His Worship, in discharging the end of the Franco-Belgian both men, sald he had taken into occupation. X:

Enthusiastic crowds at Bochum consideration their plea in regard and Gelsenkirchen sang patriotic to the weather conditions. - songs, especially Deutschland Uber Allies, but the hoisting of

MAIL NOTICES.

Walker.

defeated Nolts on the first innings. Glamorgan replied with 195, Arnothi Yorkshire baited first and made 386-scoring 60 and Root taking five wickets for 67 runs and Pearson LATEST CHANGES.

the principal scorers being Oldroyd four wickets for 42. Worcester's The Australian mail by the ss. 64, Kilner 90, Rhodes 57 and Re-second innings realised 188, Ryan

out Notts

taking five wickets for 71 runa, Aki Maru is now closing at 5 pm, binson 58, not

replied with 912, Carr making Glamorgan failed to respond suffl to-day.

ciently, being all dismised for 172. The mail by the Empress of 58, Whysall 81 and Russia for Canada and United 74 Yorkshire had made 142 for Arnott was again top scorer with States, oloses at 12.30 p.m. to four wickets when they declared 54 and Root was the successful bow. morrow; registered mail at 11.45 (Sutcliffe 50) and Notts then reler with soven wickets for 67 runs. a.m.sponded with 103 for nine wickets Playing, at Bouthend-on-Sea, Esa The London mail via Siberis of when time was called. Wadding sex defeated Humpshire by an ins July 3rd is due here by the ton took six wickets for anings and 81-rune, Essex battad Mantus on the 24th instant, Playing at Weston-super-Marerst and made 486 for six, wickets Derby defeated Somerset by (declared), Russe contributing 149.

wickets. Somerset bat- first and made 821,

three

A medal has been awarded by ted

Freeman 90, Claudo Ashton 85 and

the black, white and red flag at a At the Marine Court yester hotel in Boohum led to a conflict day, before Lieut. Commander of whom is a Hunanese commander,

between the Republicans and G. F. Hole, R. N., Mr. H. C. have been greatly Incensed of late leaders who have a common interest Nationalists, the former demand Cornwell, master of the 6.6. Paul by the treatment meted out to the in opposing the Reds are now ing the removal of the flag Beau, ploaded guilty to unlaw- non-Cantonese troops by the uniting with a view to the forms- The police were called in and fully anchoring this steamer at Rods," and that they now regrottion of an Anti-Communist League, several arrests were made. Tai Kok Tsui, in Victoria Har the Swedish Academy of Engine to which White contributed 67 and Ferrin 91, not out. Hants responded scoring 58 and Louden taking four having, during the recent fighting, and they have sont representatives Peace was restored after the bour, on July 18th. He was ering Solence to the inventor of a Ingle:89. Derhy scored 807 in ther with but 181, Louden taking four taken up arme against Generals to consult General Lad Teun-wan hotel proprietor, at the request fined $50, with the Alternative of simple device which stores steam first innings, Les maldag 118 and followed on and made 224 Air

knock Somerset, only made 202, and wickets for 54 runs, larger quantities are needed. Yang Hel-man and Lau Tsun-wan on the matter. Important develop-of the police, removed the flag one month's imprisonment with during slack hours for use when Tackson 106. In their second

hard labour in default. The result is that various military ments are shortly expected.

Reuter

wickets for 28 Tuns. Hampshire