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No. 23.159

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CANTON GOVERNMENT. STRIKE OUTLOOK.

NEW CANTON RIVER DANGER,

ITS ADMINISTRATI VE METHODS.

SPECIAL PILOTS.

Was

are

NO SETTLEMENT IN

VIEW

CHAIRMAN SPEAKS

Negotiations for the settlement of the strike have been suspended and will not be resumed until the Canton Government has succeeded

Union.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1925.

日八十二月八

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WEST POINT FIRE CUSTOMS FARLEY DEATH OF SANDOW.

THIS MORNING'S BLA

DAMAGE PUT AT $2,000,

AMERICAN CHINA POLICY

The Fire Brigade was again REPORTS SURPRISE- called upon to deal with a serious

Washington, Oct. 14. cutbreak this morning, the house

American involved being No. 28 Queen's

Reports that the Street, a four-storeyed bullding, which was almost gutted when a Government are preparing, if neces fire broke out in the cockloft.in the sary, to deal with the Chinese pro-

The cause of the fire still re-

CELEBRATED STRONG MAN PASSES AWAY.

PHYSICAL CULTURE PIONEER.

London, Oct. 14. The death is announced of Mr. Eugen Sandow, the famous strong man-Reuter,

[Although Sandow's name does

COMING CLASH.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS REPORTED.

DELAY EXPLAINED

Reports from the East River district state that the allied forecas of Chan King-ming bave reacheiti Hai-Lok Fung, and that no seriönsa

on the part of Yeung Kwan-yu..

M. BORDDIN'S POSITION.

The newspaper correspondent. For the past two days the who has been investigating condi- rumour has been prevalent in tions in Canton says what is now shipping circles, that the Canton known as the "National Govern administrative Government, influenced, it is augment has the

in "unifying" Kwangtung Pro-ground floor, at 1.45 am. today.blem independently of the other not appear in any of the usual engagements have taken place in gested, by the presence in South offices in the bullding known u

vinge, according to Mr. Soo Shul-mains a mystery, and it can only Powers, have caused considerable books of reference, such as "Who's that sector. The report further

AS Mr. Kellogg has Chind waters of two Chinese Government House. There

Who, no man was better knownaya" that Chang Kai-shek hat in the cockloft from the fact that hitherto advocated unity of action,

to Britishers in particular and to stopped his advance for some daya cruisers sent by the Peking authori-three executive officers of the ching, the Chairman of the Strike be assumed that it first originated surprise,

trucks a large number of goods ties, has laid mines near the Bogue Government residing in this build-

This statement was made in the and bicycles stocked in the grand while there has been no suggestion the athletic world in general. To pending the declaration of attitude.

Sandow must go the credit of Forts, and the story is nowing-Meszre. Wong Ching-wai, officially, confirmed by a Notice to Chan Kung-pox and Kum Nai-urse of an interview with a news-floor still remain undamaged. The in any official quarter, that the

paper correspondent, who sought upward trend attained In the pro-United States threatened indepeninitiating that enit of physicnt This has now been, received in the

ferm of a circular telegram declar through the

dent action, direct or indirect.culture which "Mariners issued by the Harbour kwong. It

was so strongly by the presenca "of a stock of in- Master to-day. This native states: courtesies of the last-named that Mr. Soo's views on the strike situa-gress of "the outbreak, was helped

marked among the youth of Britaining adherence to his former Chief "Vessels proceeding to Canton the correspondent was show.on, with special reference to the flammable material, with the result Router's American Service."

The following comment by in the late years of the nineteenth Chan King-ming and at the same time declaring: war on the Goverit~ are warned that mines have round this spacious building. Mr. recent negotiations between the that very little headway could be been laid off the Bogue Forts and Kum is a graduate of the Canton Strike Committee and the Hongkong made by the firemen when they Times in mail week is of interest century and during the early years

That American policy is in ac of the present century, for he was ment at Canton. In the same tele mephant delegatësi

In the coarse of his statement. four in number-were rushed to cord with that of Great Britain was the first of the professional "strong aram, he also declares his accept the administration of which em. Mr. Soo said that the present strik Queen's Street, and lines were shown by Mr. Kellogg's speech the men" who exploited the deatre of ance of his new appointment by

run in from the seafront, which

other day. He showed a judicious others to be capable of his own Chan King-ming, as the Generak save all the water necessary. The flames were fought from be-blend of sympathy and firmness. great strength.

Born in Konigsberg, Germany. Officer Commanding the 6th Allied low and from the opposite pave- The desire to help China towards 58 years ago, Sandow was unheard Army Corps.

was of before he created a great sensa- This declaration on the part of ment of the street, and within exactly one hour the final "stop" complete self-government

formulated at Washington three on in London, in 1889, by public- message was given.

ly accepting and defeating the Yeung Kwan-yu necessitated m Though the house was not en years ago, and has never been ab-challenge of a celebrated strong change of the military plans of

and floors were burnt out, and the

vessels should take special pilots

Christian College, and member of

the Committee for Political Affairs,

for proceeding through the mine 'fields."

was essentially different frame da ordinary strike in which employees Shipping companies in Hongkong braces both cly and foreign have been warned of the danger affairs,

Upon enquiring how affairs are demanded higher wages and better and all vessels for Canton are, we

administered by the Government, conditions of service. The strike understand, being specifically

informed was, he said, directly traceable to the correspondent was warned.

that all matters appertaining to Information concerning the evil and foreign affairs are sub-the Shanghai incident, and, he

ARMS FROM RUSSIA?.

came on the scene. All the avail- able appliances of the Brigade,--'

There was the wager of "£1,000

involved and a great crowd watch Canton Army could make rapid ed the youthful newcomer equal and advance. on Tamsul and Hoi Lok then excel the feats of a man who Fung, and the headquarters now at was recognised as being excep- tionally strong. Sandow's reputa-Sheklung could be shifted to Wat- tion was made at one great stroke, chow." In such a position

tours. His tour in America was

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move

mines was sent, we understand, :mitted to the Committee for Pol- added "indirectly we are fighting firely brought down, the contents sent from the minds of the Powers.man, named Samson, who was then Chang Kai-shek. With Young an the Canton Government to thecal Affairs for decision, and that for the righ's of the Ching Chinese firms which tenanted the American and British ideas on performing at the Royal Aquarium his ally, the right wing of the-

such decision is arrived at by a Hongkong." Mr. Soo desen tas various floors report the entire Chinese progress are by no means Naval Authorities, and it is far majority of the members of the the movement was the result of loss : their goods, which is how the outcome of the latest Chinete

ever, covered more or less by in- ther reported that Consular uction Committee. In the same way, mat-

surance. A fire alarm installed in outburst, which has naturally tend has been taken in connection withers of military import are sub- Bolshevik influence.

mitted to the Committee for Mil-

After adding that the losses Donham Strand enabled. In the ed rather to modify them. The the mine-laring.

tary Affairs. When either. Com- which the strikers were suffering first instance, quick communica American Secretary of States hati We learn, that so far as the mitter has reached a final decision, were just as great as those of the tian to be effected with the Bri-

ments of his entire army under Honam and Falshan are concerned it is then transmitted to the Exe- merchants, Mr. Sco cong uded with gade, and the prompt and efficient to dwell with particular emphasis and he later performed in London, Kai-shek could direct the

cutive Council for approval in the following statement:-"As to handling of the outbreak by the on the need for China-to perform the provinces und made, world that they have been running, which event its put into effect in the time, when a settlement can firemen undoubtedly saved the ad- the obligations of a Sovereign noteworthy, because of his public very favourable conditions. But usual and, up to the present at the name of the inverninent and take place, I can say with a sin-joining houses and averted a much State in the pretection of foreign fight in San Francisco with a fully with Yeung as an enemy, the ad

vance of his right wing could be any rate, no special pilot has been under the seat of the Executive cerity that the strikers themselves mere considerable loss than wus

Council. All documents issued by desire the settlement to be as early actually suffered.

citizens and their prosperity. The grown lion whose claws were bandaged, and during his tour to provided..

the National Government require as possible. However, as long as As regards the damage caused United States is taking the lead Australia Sandow was given some cut off. Chang Kai-shok lan the signature of the Chairman the terms and conditions are not the loss to the occupiers of the

status. He wrote a number of Walchow, and at the same time In connection with the presence and counter-signature of two mem- agreed to; so long will the strike ground floor, who are the Li Tai in convoking a preliminary com-thing of an official welcome, and forced to attack the stronghold, of the Chinese warships in Southern bers of the Executive Council. continue. As to the Hongkong Kee Truck and Loong Yick Bicycle mission of inquiry into the opera- waters, it is said that they have The members of the Executive merchants, the opinion of the arms, is reckoned at $300, which tion of the extra-territorial rights books on physical culture, publish- een detailed to prevent the Council ure Wong Ching Wai Strike Union is that they were act is covered by insurance with the of foreign communities in China, ed a monthly magazine "Physical attempt to cope with advancing

dumb-bells and elastic King-ming. muggling of arms into Kwangtung (Chairman), Generals Chang Ka-sincere in their endeavour, because Fook On Company for $500. The the appointment of which has been Culture" and designed and patented forces of the allied army of Chau A few years ago he This is one of the reasons for the province, and reports are prevalent hek, Tan Yen-kai, and Chu Pui- when our terms and conditions first floor tenanted by the Kwong thrice delayed, the first time at rip to the effect that two other, cruisers tek, Dr. C. C. Wu and Keo Ying-were presented to them, they said Loi Un firm of importers and ex-the request of the Chinese Govern-developers. tow at Fouchów have been ordered fun.

that the terms were beyond their porters, the damage caused in their ment itself, and twice afterwards was in troubled financial waters delay in the coming clash in the also to come south. Another story The question was put whether power to discuss, and asked for case being estimated at $200. owing to the unfortunate internal owing to an extensive venture into East River sector. Another reason - in circulation is that the Peking M Borodin participates in all minimum terms. When we sugThis is covered by insurance, to condition of the country. But be the cocoa market-Sandow's cocos is that a new development in West... Goverment has received informa-meetings of the Executive Council, gested to them that they should the extent of only $1,500, with the fore that inquiry can be made there being widely advertised. Bandow's River sector has just been brought will be held the Conference for corsets for ladles was another of about by Generals Li Chung-yan During and Wong Shiu-hung joining hands tion to the effect that a Russian "Yes," was. the prompt reply offer counter-terms, they said this Fork On Company.

The proprietors of the shark's the revision of the Customs Tariff his ill-advised ventures. steamer, under convoy of a Russian "M, Borodin not only participates matter must be referred back to warship, is shortly expected to in discussions of the Council, but Hongkong; and when again pressed fins shop which occupied the third and the abolition of likin, for which the past few years, Sandow has with the allied forces, baldes-

a health institute in London; claim- strong suspicions of General L arrive in Canton with a large also has the right to vote, and his for a reply, they suggested that the Roor have reported that the loss the Peking Government has issued been content to act as the head of which the Canton Government has quantity of arms and, ammunition.vote is the decisive one." embargo on communications should in their case came to $1,500, which the invitations for October 26.

ing that properly controlled and Chai-sum changing his attitude. be lifted before the discussion ofis more than covered by the policy

regulated physical exercises and The report further states that Rus and that this is one of the reasons

"What is the attitude of the

culture has a curative effect on sian officers have been despatched) practically every 1 to which man to assist Gen. Chan Ming-shu who 13 heir. Sandow has died under is ordered to be in readiness to at the age of 60. The beneficial Lack General Tsai Ku-yao, who influences of moderate exercise having increased his command with have become widely known in our most of the troops belonging to age mainly because of the wide Halung Keh-wu, da also suspected: publicity given to the idea by of advancing on Canton, el Eugen Sandow.),

why Chinese men-of-war have been Executive Council in respect of the terms and conditions takes for $2,000 with the Tung On In- It is further reported that the settlement of the strike?" asked place. All this dilly-dallying on surance Company. The same shop

went down to these waters.

naval

the correspondent.

the Government, to whom the merment, there is no loss of Ilves. chants are said to be giving material assistance, may gain time.

1.

the part of the Hongkong mer-also holds another policy with the chants has given the strike Com-Tai Ping Company for $8,000. The flagship of the Canton

The reply was! "At the meet-mittee the impression that the de-second floor was not tenanted. squadron, the Wing. Fung, which

As far as is known at the ma- has been on patrol duty in the g held specially to discuss the lay was caused so that enemies of Canton delta, has now withdrawn situation of the strike by the Exe further up the river than the Boccncutive Council, the Committee up Tigris forts, and that the launches proved the terms and conditions in charge of strike pickets have presented to the Hongkong mer. also disappeared from the localities chunts by the Strike Union," in which they have been active for so long..

GİRLS' COLLEGE.

CESAREWITCH RESULT.

TWENTY-TO-ONE WINNER.

NEW BUILDING FOR MACAO.

London, Oct. 14. The Cesarewitch resulted

follows:-.

Forseti

Motley

Confirmation

given the necessary instructions

1.

to the Treasury Department (says

2

3

the Duirio de Macau) to pay the sum of $150,000 as the Govern

Won by one-

Thirty-three ran.

second and third.,'

and-a-half lengths, & neck between

The betting was: Forseti, 20 to one; Motley 40 to one; and Con- Armation, 28 to one-Retitor.

U.S. RAILWAYS.

In such a position, the negotiations

have been suspended until the MARINERS WARNED.. Government shall have effected, the unification of Kwangtung.

Ther

the negotiations can be resumed."

ARMS EMBARGO.

the Colony.

ONE YEAR.

CORRESPONDENCE,

[To the Editor of the Hongkong Telegraph.]

Americand China,

ANOTHER JUNK SUNK.

Sir-It has been rightly said that the American 'isla smart fellow. It would further be right- || "-- SUBMERGED JUNK NEARly said that his business methods.

WANGMOON.

for practical purposes are second to nobe, in fact that in their effectiveness they Bro un-

In the region of Capsuimun, approached, by those of any other whilst on her way to Canton this nation.

HONAM COLLIDES NEAR CAPSUIMUN.

.

TELEGRAPHIC CHARGES:

HIGHER MAXIMUM RATES.

A junk, ladon with bricks, was

Paris Oct. 14. sunk by pirates about three miles

Subject to the approval of the above the Wangmoon Customs

The American correspondence morning, the se. Honam struck a Plenary Conference, the Tariffe Station on October 2nd, and the The authorities in Macao hays EXPORT PROHIBITED FOR Harbour Master at Kongmoon schools preach efficiency and to a fishing junk, which, after drifting Committee of the International has sent a warning to mariners to large extent this word in ita full-for a short time, went down clost Telegraph Conference has agreed navigate with caution in the dis-est meaning is inculcated into to the shore near the south that the increased terminal transit- easterly point of Ma Wan Island. charges on telegrams shall be trict. The hull of the junk is the American business man.

It is of course impossible to say So far as is at present ascertain applied on April 1st, 1926, The A Proclamation has been issued submerged at high water with ment subsidy for the construction by His Excellency the Governor about thirty feet of mast showing how much attention is paid by able, no lives were lost, a number increases, which are considered of a girls' collego at Macao. The prohibiting for one year the ex- Owing to the local conditions it Webington to the business in of the crow being picked up by the certain, will be formally adopted building will cost considerably portation of arms, ammunition is impossible to maintain wreck.terests of the citizens of its great Honam, and the remainder being despite British opposition, and will nation, but America, with its rescued by other junks in the merely constitute the maximum Aerates chargeable, and are not correspondent schools, efficiency, vicinity. more than this aum but the and naval or military stores from ing marks.

and practical business men and Tung Hing-kwong, the master, obligatory-Reuter methods, is, should imagine, the in a report to the police, aald. one nation in this universe which that his junk, No. 623 H/K, which would have openly declared its was of 1,091 plculs capacity, and. intention to act independently carried three cannon and other and immediately in the revision arms on board, was struck amil- of its trade treaty arrangements ships on her starboard side at with China" before there had been about 8.40 a.m. She sunk off Ma any suggestion in any quartor Wan Island and the crew were that "agreement on concurrent action" (even of the most liberal rescued by fishing junks, kind was unlikely to be secured amongst the Powers at the forth coming Custome Conference. Youre eto,

The text of tho Proclamation Government is given in Gazette Extr ordinary, issued this. states that the morning. It embargo is to be effective for a period of one year from to-day's date, it being unlawful either to export from the Colopy, or, to the coastwise within

·Carry

HOME FOOTBALL.

balance of the cost of construc- tion will be met by the Mission in Macao to whose administration: the institution will be intrusted. The collogo will be placed under the direct control of an Admin

LATEST LEAGUE RESULTS. istrative Council and will be con- duoted by Roman Catholic nuns.

London, Oct. 14. Plans for the construation of

To-day's matches in the English the building havo boon ready for Colony, arms, ammunition and The Chicago, Rock Island and some time and the last obstacle gunpowder, military and naval Longue resulted as follows: Pacific Railway Company has sold being removed we may expect to stores, unfoss in the meantime ite holdings in the St. Louis and see construction commencing at the Proclamation be rovoked or

an early date.

unloss permission shall have boon South Western Railway Company to Messrs P. J. Lobo & Co., are obtained under Section 4 of the Me he Passan City and Southern Rail-

Pa to undertake the construction, the arreary 3 stores of (lxportation)

ANOTHER MERGER.

New York, Oct. 14.

First Division Sunderland 1; Bur

Third Division (South). Brighton 8; Millwall 1.

EXTREME FASCISTS.

MUSSOLINI TAKES ACTION.

Rome, Oct. 14 Following the recent anti masonic outrages in Florence Rome, Signor Mussolini has rigorous measures against all extreme Fascist

The Honam carried a fair num ber of passengers to Canton to day. At about the same time as the Honam left for Canton, H.ALS | Cicala and Haf S. Moth departed The versong