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THE CHAMPIONS. CANTON'S INTERFERENCE LABOUR VICTORY HONGKONG VESSEL FOR LEAGUE CRISIS.

WIN FOR LOCAL OPTION.

THE LUCKY NUMBER

The final day of the Racos proper drew a large orowd to Happy Valley to-day. Weather conditions were ideal, the Bun shining brightly, and this was particularly gratifying to the fair sox, who turned out in large num- bors in their smartest wear for! Ladies Day. Another feature of to-day's card is the Champions Race, for honours in which there was much rivalry between com- peting stabios, whilst the big sweep on this event made the day one of considerable interest to speculators.

The first two days' racing showed Sir Paul Chater's stable at the head of the list, with five third, firsta, four seconds and a Mr. R. M. Austin being next with four firsta. Mossrs. Dyer and Boith also had the good .re-] cord of threo firsts, three seconds and a third. Of the jockeys, Mr. Maitland beaded the list with six firsts, three seconds and a third, followed by Mr. McBain with four firsts and six seconde.

The band of the East Surreys was again in attendance.

1.-THE GRAND STAND STAKES.-Winner $500. Second $200. Third 100. For China Ponies bona fide Griffins of this Meeting: Weight for inches as per scale. Winners of one Race 7 lb.; of two or more Races 10 lb... extra. Subscription Griffins of this Meeting winners: no penalty, non winners; allowed 5 lb.) (Jockey allowance.) Entrance $10. Six Furlongs. Mr. Dynasty's King of Troy

(Mr. Haimovitch)--1 Messrs. Dunbar and Stanton's

San Diego (Mr. Dallas)-2 Sir Paul's Melody Dahlia

(Mr. McBain-3

الرسو

WITH TRADE-

WARNING BY FOREIGN POWERS.

PEKING ASKED TO ACT.

try in the following terms:

CANTON.

CANTON GOVERNMENT SUBMITS TO UNIONS.

OWNERS DESIRE SPECIAL PERMIT.

FRANCE FAVOURS LARGER COUNCIL

the Canton Government. »

CHANGE APPROVED.

According to a report from

Com

82000- Touring

THE DRABON MOTOR' ULICAR CO. LT

DE WIND MEFERUNG AU, HAPPY VALERY

BIG THEFTS OF CRUDE CANTON

OIL

PIPES LAID TO

TANKS,

UNREST.

CHAOTIC CONDITIONS

REPORTED

TROUBLE FEARED.

A series of disturbing rumours

KONGMOON AFFAIR.

COMPROMISE HOPES.

SEQUEL IN COURT. London, March 2.

What appears to be a big con- A report from Kongmoon A Reuter's Poking telegram to

states that there is great jubila Canton, an official of the Ming Well-informed circles in London

epiracy to steal crude oll from the emanating from Canton Indicate hand this morning states, that the

tion among Labour Unions in that Hing Steamship Computy has are sanguine of a satisfactory out tanks of the A.F.C. installation that, whilst on the surface every Senior Minister on February 27th city over what the workers des petitioned the Bureau of Comcome of the League Cornell con-

at North Point, was, to-day disclos- thing is quiet, a good deal of ap- merce for permission to move the

od in the prosecution of a Chinese prehension is felt in the city at sent a Note to the Foreign Miniscribe as a complete victory over Company's steamer Wo Kwai from troversy. They foreshadow a com-

Hongkong to Canton

promise probably on the lines “I am desired by my collen-

It will be remembered that a It appears that the steamer, mentioned by Reuter's Berita at the Central Magistracy on a impending Government changes, gues to draw Your Excellency's

demonstration of the Labour which files the Chinese fag, or correspondent on Februray 24 and charge of being concerned in an and it is feared that the present attention to the deplorable |

mally operates between Wuchow opine that after Germany's admis-attempt to steal several tons of placidity is but the full before a storm, due very shortly to break. Unions took place towards the and Hongkong, but since the

crude oil, altuation which has arisen in

Rumour n

been r-mongers - have end of the Chinese Year, in which strike and boycott, it has suspend-sion at the forthcoming session, a

Inspector Field, of the Bay View Canton in connection with the

the demonstrators created a big ed operations and is now at an- Commission will be appointed to

Station, stated that it was possible very busy and merchants. In the illegal action of the so-called

chor in Hongkong. Desiring to report on the claims of other Strike Committee in seizing disturbance, involving the closure change the run of the atomer to Statos, presenting its recommenda-st further arrests might be made, city have been told that it is inad-

ships of all shops, which led the newly-Canton and Wuchow, the peti-1 such elected "Mayor to take action tioner requests the granting of a tions in time for the Assembly as the case indicated the existence visable to hold Central Bank notes of a big conspiracy amongst the as it is extremely likely that they special permit to allow the meeting in September-Router.

cargo discharged from

line."

in harbour before" cargo reuches the

Customs against the Labour Unions, which steamer, to come to Canton from [A Reuter's Berlin message of servants of the Company. The de will be worthless when changes House, with the

result came out in full force; and com-Hongkong, to operate on the new February 24 stated that Govern.fendant was arrested on a water/occur, as they are likely to in that the Customs. authori-pelled the Mayor to take flight,

of Chang Kai-shek, Dr. C. C. Wu, It is stated that the Committeement circles were credited with boat, which, while lying alongside view of the reported resignations ties have had to suspend the thus leaving his post without an

of Political Affairs has approved being confident that everything the wharf at North Point, was con- loading and discharge of all occupant.

the petition, and instructed the will proceed smoothly, that Gernected by a tap and pipe-line with Tang Chak-yue, Wu Te-chen and Eureau of Commerce to grant the many alone will be given a seat one of the crude oil tanks. Through special permit to the steamer to

this elaborate device, oll was being

cargoes pending a cessation of) Afterwards, the Commanding this illegal interference alike Officer at the Headquarters of the with foreign trade and the 4th Army Corps took the situation

functions of the Chinese Cus-

toms.

"While acAuring Your Ex- cellency on behalf of my collea- gues of their desire to ensure as far as possible the authority of the Chinese Customs Ad- 'ministration, I am further de sired to request, with a view to the resumption of the trade of the port with the least possible delay, that immediate steps-be- taken to put a stop to these Illegal activities of the so-called Strike Committee, who are an

the infringing warrantably Treaties between China and the foreign Powers concerned.- (Signed), Oudendijk."

KOWLOON COLLISION.

BETWEEN POLICE VAN AND MOTOR BUS.

"

NORTHERN WAR.

Attacks on Peking and Tientsin.

Peking, March 2. Reports state that Chang Hsueh-liang left Chinchow for Shanghaikuan to day. The Mukden Army will be divided into two forces, one. of which under the com. mand of

Chang Hsueh- Liang, will make a drive to Peking, while the other will co-operate in the attack on Tientsin.

Meanwhile, Li Ching-lin is stated to have completed his preparations for

offen- " resumption of the sive. Reuter.

&

A collision occurred between in band, quelled the disturbance, Four ran. Tive lengths; three

motor lengths. Timo: 2 min. 30.2/5 a

van of the Hongkong and arrested four officials of the China Labour Unions, who are said to Police Force, and A

$304.

Pari-Mutuel: Winner, Places-$5.107 $5.80.

Cash Sweep-

$5.70.1

Ticket No. 739 1st. $1,250.20

I

Sun Fo.

Efforts have been made to dis-

come up to Canton, and to have on the Council and that further re-

Customa staff, the vessel surveyed and placed construction will not be settled loaded into the water boat. The affect the Chinese members of

incident occurred the night before the Maritimes under reglater of the port of Can- ton before tasuing the necessary perhaps allowing her to operate. between Canton and Wachow."

POSTAL OFFICAL'S

DEATH. '

SUCCUMBS AT THE FRENCH HOSPITAL.

It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Sidney John Harris, accountant in the Chinese Postal Administra- tion at Yunnan-fu.. who passed away at the French Hospital, Causeway Bay, on Sunday last whilst on his way to Nanking from Yunnan-fu. He was accom- panied by his wife, who was with him to the end.

U.S. · DESTROYER.

Aground in Yangisze Estuary.

A cable from the Telegraph's correspondent at Shanghai

states:

The United States des- troyer Truston grounded at the 5 p.m. yesterday in Yangtaze Estuary. The offi cera and crew wore removed, and efforts to refloat the destroyer are proceeding.

last, and it was a significant fact several meetings having been call- that at this time the lights on theed at the instigation of Labour Unions who are endeavouring to wharf should fail, from an

make the most of the recent in anestablished cause, ·

cident.

Some six tons of oil had been got into the boat before the operation

FORESTY CASES.

Gen. Chang Kai-shek has left was Interrupted by a watchman for Whampoa, and it is stated that whose suspicions were aroused by he intimated that it was his de the sudden falling of the electric gire to train troops and not to lights. The owner of the, water lead thom. boat has still be looked for,

The mansing of troops. In the The case was remanded for a East River Sector, and these week by the Magistrate (Mr. R. Etroops are composed entirely of the best trained troops turned out Lindsell)..

by Chang Kai-shek, including the the "super-disciplined" divisions and the Cadet Corps; the obvious" dissatisfaction in official circles; the hasty return to Kongmoon of Gen. Li Chai-sum a few days ago, and his refusal to accept or de- cline the appointment of Chief 'of- Included in the list of cases the General Staff; and the revival The deceased, who was aged 37

dealt with by Mr. E. W. Hamilton, of the activity of the right section years, was the youngest son of

at the Kowloon Magistracy this of the Kuomintang at Shanghai Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harris, of

the are all regarded as portents of "Halcyon." Royal Parade, East- before the September session, when morning, "were two from

Canton in the near trouble in a great Germany is ready to discusa the Botanical and Foresty Depart-

future. bourne. He had done

PICKETS BUSY. deal of travelling in Thibet and

It is believed that there is no danger of the vessel becoming a total loss.

TWO IN KOWLOON COURT.

motor bus, near the Star Ferry, have actually started the distujalso much pioneer work in the question in the spirit, of concila- ment, which was represented in]

bance. Thereupon the Unions It appears the police van was in a body demanded from

Kowloon; this morning...

138 2nd. 357.20

"

$50 Tickets and 'Com-

mission

$2,295.00 to turn to the right into Canton officials.

the

men

for the

A Beutor's, wire from

Canton

Court by Mr. H. Green. tion.] Chinese postal service.

The funeral took place at the. FRANCE FAVOURS ENLARGEMENT.

A Chinese convicted on charges states that the city is quiet. super- Protestant Cemetery Happy

Paris March 2. of cutting and damaging pine trees ficially, but generally speaking, Valley, on Monday, and was, at-

On the resumption of the debate and of offering a bribe of $1.80 the state of affairs is chaotle: 11 3rd. $ 178.60 proceeding on the left hand side Canton Government the dismissal tended by his widow, as chief

to a forest guard, was fined $50 The local Government, the wire of the road, towards the ferry, of the Mayor and the uncondi- mourner, Mrs. Mecklenburgh, Mrs. on the Locarno agreement and in on the first count and $5 on the continues, have not stopped the pickets from taking possession of $ 509.00 and the driver put out his hand tional release of the four Union Duppuy, Mr. A.-P. Bungey, Mr.reply to M. Franklin Bouillon, M. second.

F. A. Perry, Mr. H. L. Mecklen-

In the second case, two Chinese various goode belonging to vari- The Government con- burgh, Captain Alexander, of the Briand said that he favoured the were charged with assaulting a ous nationals, principally Ger- AG. enlargement of the Council of the forest guard. Mr. Green, apply mans, but these have, however, Road. As, the van turned, the sented to the dismissal of the a.s. Minsang, and Mr. $50 Ticket:-No 283.

motor bus, which was also ap-Mayer, bat as regards the second Suffind." Floral tributes were sent League, for, if the Council remaining for a week's remand, said been returned to the Customs

from "His broken-hearted girlie,"

The re-organisation of the Pro- 2.- THE HONGKONG/proaching the ferry, was too close, demand, the workers were told to father and mother, Brother Ber-led as it was, important matters! that the complainant was admit-

ted to hospital suffering from novincial Civil Service and other re- and Mother Pittam, might be submitted STAKES.-Winner $1,000. Second and the driver endeavoured to turn $300. Third $200. For Subscrip- to the right, to avoid the van. The apply to the Military Headquarters tie, Father

Kitty and Ida, sister, Mons, and approval of four or five nations less than 19 bruises and was only forme planned by the Committee of Political Affairs have been in Defendants were accordingly definitely suspended, and this is tion Griffins of this Meeting. front part of the bus came into at Kongmoon, as the four

Mme. Henry, M. and Mime. Bocher, which were somewhat distant from discharged this morning. remanded for one week. Weight for inches as per scale. contact with the side of the van, were arrested as being ringleaders colleagues in the Chinese Postal Europe. He equally favoured the

rogarded a further evidence of Administration, many friends in proposal to grant Poland's sent on

the unhappy position in which Winner of the Subscription the impact badly twisting the]

the British-American Tobacco Co. the Council and would favour, it

Canton finds itwelf. Griffins Challenge Cup 7 b. wheels, crushing in the bonnet, of the disturbance.

Not satisfied with this decision, (China), L., Mr. & Mrs. Tolliday, even if he saw the matter with Winners of other 5 lb. and generally wrecking the front

The consorship of news in the extra. Unplaced runners at this of the bus. The van does not the workers secretly planned to Mr. & Mrs. F. A, Perry, Mr. & German eyes. The League was a

daily papers in Canton had for a Meeting allowed 5 lb. (Jockey appear to have suffered any great release the four men by force. Mrs. H. L. Macklenburgh, Mr. medium for conciliation, and the

long time been withdrawn, but allowance.) Entrance $10, One damage. No-one was injured. This fact was communicated to A. P. Bungey and Mr. A. N. Joy best proof of that was that all its

the Garrison Commandant has now must be unanimous. decisions Mile and a Half.

the Commanding Officer, who dis- ner.

-issued an edict to the effect that patched the four ringleaders un-

There certainly would be diffeul-

Sometime between the 18th all newspapers are prohibited from der escort to Canton for the Go-

ties between Germany and Poland. vernment to deal with the cuse.

but the best thing to do was to February and the 2nd instant, a the publication of any news re- Following this, the Labour Unions

meet and discuss the matters with thief entered Mrs. Backhouse's lating to military affairs, other at No. 5, Tregunter than that provided by the Staff Of. sent thirty-six representatives to

other people who approved of con- residance, Canton and, with the Labour

cillation.(Applause). M. Briand Mansions, and stole a handbag fice of the Garrison.

Our Canton correspondent states Unions there, proceeded to the

protested against the Insinuation from her bedroom.

This fact was reported to the that the Canton Government finds that France had raised the ques- Department of Labour and de-

extra.

Messrs. Dyer and Beith's Total

Abstinence Mr. Thompson-1 Mr. R: M. Austin's Home

Call (Mr. Pollock)-2 Lady Chater's The Golden

Pheasant (Mr. McBain-3 Nine ran. Two and a half lengths; half a length. Time: 3 min. 14 secs. Pari-Mutuol:

MURDER SEQUEL.

A CHARGE WITHDRAWN.

Viewing it as only a technical offence, the police applied for withdrawal of the charge against two Chinese of being accessories men.

UNEMPLOYMENT.

'LADY'S LOSS.

THIEF STEALS HANDBAG.

A FURTHER DECLINE.

Rugby, March 2 manded from Chan Kung-pok, the The decline in unemployment tion with the object of eluding the police yesterday by Mrs. Back-itself in an embarassing position

continues and the latest weekly Secretary, the release of the four return shows & reduction of 13,428 moral engagements she had enter- house, who says that there were from the fact that no capable men After consulting with the in the number of the workless. ed into at Locarno with regard to money and jewellery in the bag are forthcoming to wield the com- other members of the Committee The total figure is 1,125,000, which Germany and was taking precau- to the value of $142. Ticket No 339 lat. $1,383 20

434 2nd. & 395 20 to the fact of a murder, which of Political Affairs, it was decid-is 110,265 less than a week ago, tions against Germany. We may 516-3rd. 8. 197.60 was committed in a house at Wanted to release the man.

Winner, $9.00. Places: 85.50; $5.60; $6.70.

Cash Sweep:-

14

11

$50 Tickets and Com-

* mission

"

chal recently.

$ 869.00

$2,845.00

Detective Inspector. Murphy, at the Central Magistracy this morn- ing, said that the defendanta carried the body of the murdered

$50 Tickets ---Nos. 289, 61, 363.man into the street, where it was

433, 739, 97.

dumped, in order not to implicatę 3-THE GOVERNOR'S CUP. the tenants of the floor.. -Presented by His Excellonoy After some discussion as to a

IMPORTED GOODS.

NEW BILL INTRODUCED.

Rugby, March 2. Sir Philip Cahliffe Lister, Freal- the Governor, with $600 added second charge, to which the de-dent of the Board of Trade, Intro- for Winner. Second 1900. Third fendants had pleaded guilty, the duced in the House of Commona 3200. For all China Ponies. Magistrate (Mr. R. E. Lindaeli) a Weight for inches as per scale. remanded the case. Winners at this Meeting 5 lb. Defendants were accordingly certain imported goods-British

(Continued on Page -12.) remanded on bail of $100 each. Wireless.

Bill requiring Indication of

origin to be given in the case of

DUKE OF YORK.

plex organisation of the Civil Ad- ministration of Kwangtung And Kwangai, which up to date has been in the hands of four men at moet, with a lack of efficient as alatants. The whole administra« then, he adds, is in a topsy-turvy state

During the last seven wrecks, un-not enter into engagements with employment has decreased by no Germany or anyone else for it is less than 127,000.-British Wire indispensable that the Council of the League should be entirely free less.

In its decision Nations desiring VISITS PENTONVILLE PRISON permanent seats on the Council and

Rugby, March 2 taken advantage of the ocasion The Duke of York, who takes the A POLITICAL LABORATORY, offered them in connection with the keonest Interest in social ques- The result of the working of admission of Germany and it was tions and who is constantly visit the present regime in Canton, their right. Nobody could oppose ing every sort of establishment since its inauguration nearly 1t, and the polemics indulged in on where he can study them, paid, a year ago, has been the co this occasion were not calculated surprise visit today to Pentonville of the Civil Administrat to enable the League to discuss Prison. He spent an hour and a political laboratory where matters with perfect freedom,

half Inspecting cellsy Workshops of experiments have adopted the and the prison hospital. Br mat

FINAL

EDITION

on Roge