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IN THE FAR EAST

THE GENERAL STRIKE.

THE STRIKE BEGINS.

London, May 4.

WEDNESDAY

HONGKONG POLICE.

THE GOVERNOR'S CONGRATULATIONS.

BY THE FOROY......

In orderly and deliberato man- ADMIRABLE WORK PERFORMED ner the general strike of workers In the transport, printing,, butld: ing and various other industries The annual inspection of and became.alloctive at midnight. presentation of awards to the The men whose shifts bogan be- Hongkong Police Force was held fore midnight finished their turns on the compound of the Central of duty, and thus the night om-Police Station yesterday after- nibus and railway services were Boon. concluded, and vehicles taken to depots.

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A fall list of the awards, priso and commendations la ziven be low

Police Modali

King's Police Medal Asst. 8 ipt: of Police, Mr, W. G. Gerrard, for prolonged service distinguished by Very

exceptional ability and merit. For conspicuous and valuable ser vices rendered during the General Strike 19252nd class, Chief Det. Inspector J, Grant; 3rd class, Det. Inspector Chu Heung; 4th class, Lee. Sgt. (1 120) Khan Mohamed, Lec- Sat. (308) Kwong Y, Lec. Sgt. 10 200) Wong So, P. C. (C 14) Wong Yung-shing.

4th class: P. C. (D108) Miao Pao- tsai, for courage and resource in effecting the arrest of one Mok Chuon-chung, who was charged with the murder of P. C.. (D-41) Abdul Khalik at No. 3 railway bridge, Hunghom, on May 19, 1935 and E- toneed to death at the August Sea-

sions 1025.

Aftor three postponemente on account of the Inclement weather, The men did not book on after yesterday's parade was favoured by ideal conditions. There was a midnight."

full muster of members of the With the pro midnight, shifts Force drawn up on both sides of

Governor's Commendation, working, most of the morning papers the compound. Facing the North

For, conspicuous and valuable ser- aurvived the strike barrage, was the European contingent.con- appear in very small dimensions, sisting of 50 members, while the vices rendered during the Gaterni Strike 1026: Chief Inspector W. such explained by "Emergency Edition," and Special Wei-Hai-Wel Police were on their Kent; Dot. Inspecter W. Pincott near the Inspector E. Bond; Leo. Sgt. (451) Nolloth; Mr. Ng Ping-p (Interpreton, almost exclusively devoted to the Old Bailey Street entrance. On detective ofice); P. C. (C666) Minn Strike Number. Their pages are left with the Indians

12 Indian Pong. momentous happenings following the East side, were

guards, while the Cantonese, num- For the admirable way in which the coal stoppage.

duous duties under very trying cho- Most of the papers echo the Pre-pering 48, were drawn up opposite he performed responsible and ar- the entrance of the building. The mier's exhortation to stendiness.

parade was under the command of ditions whilst in charge of Indian guards during the General St Iko The Daily Telegraph declares the the Hon. Mr. B. D. C. Wolfe, (Cap- 1926:--Sub-Inspector J. Brennan, general strike is bound to fail, and tain Superintendent of Police? fail soon,

and there were also present Mr. The Daily News expresses the D. Burlingham (D. S. P.), Mr. opinion that when this miserable T. H. King (Director of Criminal

Department), and unneccesary strugglu ia over Intelligence

The Daily Herald says that what-

In-

the Government and Parliament willspector Blackman "(Divisional In have to turn to the Coal Commisspeetor of the Central Station), sion's report.

Among the guests present were

(America over the outcome it will certainly Mr. R. C. Tredwell mark the dismissal of Toryism to Consul-General), Mr. R. E. Lind sell, Mr. H. Bloxham, Mr. E. the limbo of antiquated boliefs.

Ralph and Mr. J. Ralston. The Westminster Gazette saya there is reason

to fear that Mr. Baldwin has suddenly put down his foot at the wrong moment and on the wrong point.

The Daily Express assorts that the strike will fail spoedily. The danger is that it will result in auch a crushing vietory for, the Govern

On the arrival of His Excellency the Governor, who was accom panied by Capt. Swinton A.D.C.. the parade presented arms and the Royal Salute was sounded by the buglers.

For the excellent work they did in the repatriation of refugece at the time of the Yunnanesa debacle in Canton in June, 1925: Sgt. (A2) A. H. Elaton; Lee-Sgt. (A85) B. Thorpe

For oxcellent work or the occasion of the Hing Fang collapse on July

The Po 18, 1026 and during the aubsequent period: Sgt. (A114) P. J. Condon.

For initiative and energy in assist-

in

P C. (D193) Mino Pao-tsal (who P. C. receives a 4th class medal) --Lce. St. (A118) McFadzean; (D205) Liu Hong-kun.

For meritorious work in breaking of armed up a dangerous gang criminals on December 29, 1024, at No. 122, Woosung Street. Three mea were convicted and sentenced to Im- with hard labour and five prisonment

bunished:--Lee, St. (2.08) were Tylor; P. C. (C640) Ip Chak, Det.

Sgt. (C180) Wong Lau (now Prin The Governor then inspected the cipal Chinese Detective); Lee.-Sgt. (C316) Shek Tui; P. C. (C551) Man

ment as to create the possibility of Force after which the awardsant. P. C. (C204) Wong Kwan;

were presented. reactionary influenues seeking bo exploit it.

P. C. (C210) Leung Sal-chuen.

The Governor's Speech. Addressing the gathering His Excellency said:

Officers, N.C.Os and men of the sion, cleverly Hongkong Police Force,

For zeal and intelligence displayed in offecting the arrest of a Chinese in Des Vaux Road Central on Novem- ber 12, 1925, who had in his pos

concealed ingitle wooden cloge two automatic pistols, one revalver and ammunition for. opper-same. This man was sentenced to

Tu Muk. five years hard labour: F. C. (C252) Musketry and Revolver Prizes. Musketry:

Europeans: won by Sub-Inspector

Booker (cup),

Indians: 1st ($15) Corp. (1821) `| Ali Mohamed; 2nd ($10) P. C.

Jagor Singh.

(B268) contingent: 1st (15)

Let.-Sgt. (D128) Yang Fushung: Ch0) P. C. (D204) Cheng

2nd

Revolver:

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Unprecedented London Scenes. London streets present an amaz ing and unparalleled appearance as a result of measures taken by business people to reach their daily

I am glad to have this work consequent on the complete withdrawal of the usual means of tunity of seeing you or parade and of congratulating you on your fine passenger transport.

From the early hours, to-day,record during the critical period crowds of all ages and classes of the of the strike and boycott. In a commanity started to foot it from despatch to me dated the 30th De- the suburbs, on a walk of several cember last the Secretary of State miles to lown. In many instances for the Colonies, writes: "I have satisfaction AI they called at the stations en route to express my only to find tho gates closed. learning of the loyalty displayed A few stray pirate buses, which by the Chinese members of the have not joined the strike, were force and my appreciation of the over-weighted with panengers, work of the Police in this trying huraging un most precariously crisis." This tribute is well de- Other conveyances pressed into

Out of 633 Cantonese served. service were motor bicycles with police, only seven deserted: Of crowded sidecars, hundreds of long 353 Wei-hai-wei. men only three discarded bicycles with the rider in deserted. Out of 106 Chinese my Heus carrying a pillion pas clerks, telephone operators and

few stray lorries, senger, and a which were picking up the footsore. sergeant interpreters, only sever The most wonderful sight, how-deserted. Of 233 Chinese Water ever, was presented by thousands Police ratings, only nine seanten of motor-cars, which quickly enused and five stokers deserted. Not a enormous congestion, especially in single coxswain or engineer. left the West end and the main ronds his post. This is all the lending to the city, despite the pre- creditable because a large number presence of hundreds of mounted of the Water Police are members and foos police directing the tramo. of the Seamen's Union.. Cars were only able to proceed at n From the middle of June to the snail's pace with long hold-ups, middle of August the European Thames Embanktacut, one of the Police were on eight hours duty widest thoroughfares in London, pre-instead of six. No leave could be (women) were found sheltering aented a remarkable scene, with

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Sir R. E. Stubbs's Cup: won by Sub-Inspector Booker (miniature of original cup). Championship Cup: won by Asst. Supt. of Police, Mr. W. R. Sentt (absent); 2nd Sub-Inspector Booker.

Scott

competition: 1st Sergt. Ritchie; 2nd Mr. W. R.

Chinese Championship: 1st (520) Lee.-Sgt. (C89) Chai Ping-nam 2nd (10) P. C. (D280) Wei Kuei-lin.

London's annual census of the homeless, conducted by the Count Council, took place this year on February 19, a fine and mild night and shows an improvement on. last year. Only three persons under arches or on staircases.

motor vehicles in sarried ranks six granted and all ranks had to be (Last year the figure was five.) confined to their own, districts. In the streets 76.men and 24 and eight abronst, going, at a rate This was also the case with the women were found. (Last your of about two miles an hour,

Fortunately the weather is very Indian and Chinese Contingents. 76 and 37.) Homeless persons fine, and the utmost good humour No complaints of any kind were appear to be returning to the prevails. Business is seriously handi made and all ranks worked most Thames Embankment to spend

cheerfully..

the niglit, most of the seats being capped as hundreds of cure were' still trying to reach their destina-

occupied at 2 a.m.

tion sl noon.

Remarkable work was done by the Police Casital Labour Depart- ment. From the 22nd June to the Saklatyulla Arrested. The M. P., Mr. Saklatvalla, has 26th July about 25,000 coolies! been arrested, and will be charged were collected and sent out to at Bow Stroet with making a sedi-. tious speech in Hyde Park- the

Beuter

Mr. S. Saklatvalla is a Purses, and member for Battersea. Hir sodi- tious utterances have long been a matter for coumont, and on this count ho was refused admission to the United States last year. -Reuter.

FRENCH FINANCES,

CONF DENCE IN THE GOVERNMENT.

work.

In addition to supplying men, the Police officers n charge.had in a great many cases to arrange for their food and for their payment The Police officers

the Casual Labouri employed in Department had frequently t work from 5.45 am to 9 p.m. and sometimes later.

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A special word of praise is due to the Police along the frontier of the New Territory,, where owing to the outrageous behaviour armed strike, pickets, our stables and our police launches were frequently under fire and we were involved in a kind of guer illa warfare. The steadiness, self-control, courage and discretion Paris, May 4. Department Councils are at pre of all ranks under theso conditions!! sont sitting and most of them have were admirable. The gratitude of adopted resolutions expressing con- the Colony has been well earned fidence that the Government will by the Hongkong Police Force! continue ita policy of financial rea- during the past ten months and t toration, and for interior and ox is a great pleasure to me to have terior peace, and urging the citizens this opportunity, on behalf of the to make voluntary subscriptions to whole community, of thanking you tho Amortization Fund. Haval publicly.

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