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CANTON PUZZLE.

HAS FOO PING-SHAN FLED?

RAPID POLITICAL CHANGES.

From latest reports, it would appear that Mr. Foo Ping-shan. Commissioner of Foreign Affairs in. Canton, has not come to Hong-

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDND 169E

No. 21,075

五拜禮 號四月六英港香···

CANTON UNIONS TO DEMONSTRATE.

WANT GOVERNMENT VIEWS "ON BOYCOTT."

LATEST ARMY MOVES.

The joint Association of Caton

Workmen, Farmers and Students held their third meeting at the

|PRESIDENT BOATS.

DOLLAR INTERESTS

SUCCEED.

SALE: COMPLETED.

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1926.

BANGKOK CHOLERA

OUTBREAK.

NEW QUARANTINE STATION NEEDED.

DISEASE OX INCREASE.

correspondent,

In spite of the fact that, by a A Bangkok vote of eight to severi, the Senate writing to the Singapore Free Commerce Committee Voted Press in regard to present out against the consummation by the break of cholera at that port, re-

日四十二月四

BACK TO SPAIN.

CAPT. GALLARZA SAILS FOR HOME.

GIFTS FOR AIRMEN.

Captain Eduardo Gallaza and

mediante, Joaquin Arozamena, the Madrid to Manila fight, left the latter port last Saturday

steamer Legaspi.

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RECENT TYPEWRITER SMUGGLED GOODS

THEFT.

MACHING THROWN OVER PRECIPICE.

REVELATIONS IN COURT,

two J. C. Smith type riters ze

The fute which befel ond of the

BIG LEAKAGE IN CANADA.

HUGE CUSTOMS LOSS.

Ottawa, June 3. The report. of the auditors for

cently stolen from the offices of the Committee of the House of Messrs. Odell and Behar, was dis-Commons' examining the Customs, closed at the Central Magistracy

kong for the purpose of particlGeneral Chamber of Commerce, United States Shipping Board offers to the question of keeping morning for Madrid on the Spanish this morning by a case in which states that cotton goods valued at

pating in boycott settlement

present unsettled situation..

at which it was decided to hold

a young Chinese was accused of over one million dollars wero",

Smuggled into Canada from the It was stated that the party to United Statos during the past three whom the machines were after-

the sale of the five, ships of the clear the quarantine avion on the a demonstration on the 15th in Admiral-Oriental line negotiations, but that he has seen

to the river. He continues-It is by no A cosmopolitan crowd of Mani- the theft of the machines, it to leave the city owing to thestant, the day fixed by the Govern- Dollar interest, the Shipping moans an ideal station. It is tians thronged and surged in and ment for the rescission of the Board has now actually signed the crowded river, with lund quite no doubt that the present epidemic their appreciation of the consider

of cholera was introduced when ate action of the Government,

steamer arrived from China ports At the same time, it was decided

in October of last year with cho lera: on board.

Mr." Foo is related to Dr. C. kerosene monopoly, as a mark of contract to deliver the five vessels close by, and there seems to be around Pier 3 for hours before the wards sold by the thief, on learn- years, through Qubec-Reuter.

Wu, whose resignation from the Government, and reported, fight for Shanghai, has already been

The sale to the Dollar interests, was completed by President Crow ley of the Emergency Fleet Cor

poration.

The above news is contained in an Associated Press telegram to the Manila Daily Bulletin, and the United Press has also crbled a confirmation. The messages

State:-

THE DECISION,

a

The cases were sent to the infec-

steamer sailed. Manila beauties invaded Pier 3 to bid the aviators farewell, says the Manila Bulletin

ing of the nature of the case from a newspaper report, went as far field us Mourt Davis, where he dumped one

of the typewriters down a precipice. This was not found again, but the other machine was recovered in the man's home at Taipingshan Street.

Major C. Willson, sentenced the defendant to one month's hard labour.

ANOTHER CHARGE.

lery, tobacco, and other luxuries The smuggling of silks.. jewel-

Into Canada from the United States recently roused the Parlament' of Canada, and the whole tremendous problem of guarding 3,000 miles of international boundary against smugglers was thrust before a committee of nine members of the House of Commons, who were in-

ment of Customs and Excise. then structed to investigate the depart-

SURROUNDED BY GIRLS. reported. It is said that Dr. Wato invite the Minister of Foreign

Captain Gallarza was soon dis- was warned of the intention by Affairs to express the views of the

tious diseases hospital, and the covered on board the Legaspi, sur- General Chang Kai-shek to arrest Government concerning the settle

steamer was put in quarantine, rounded by countless girls. A with between seven and eight rush to board the ship followed, him, and that he went into hiding ment of the strike and boycott,

hundred coolies on board. A Ofleers of the steamer who were on the day of the apprehension of before any action be taken by the

number of infected coolles swam guarding the gangplank were swept General Wu Te-chen, later leaving | joint Association.' The hope was| Washington, May 28. The ashore, scattered throughout the aside like chaff. Gallarza and bis Canton. Mr. Foo Ping-shan is re-expressed at the meeting that all United States Shipping Board to-community, and the damage was mechanic were kissed, embraced A similar thing hap-and, sobbed over until they could

The same Chinese was ported to have left at about the parties concerned would be ant-day signed a contract to deliver done.

the five Admiral-Oriental Line pened three years ago.in conner-fhardly, breathe. Shouts of "Bon charged with obtaining four bags same time, although so far there mated by a conciliatory spirit, vessels to the Dollar interests.

Voyage" and "Long live our of rice from a grocer shop, by are no reports that he was likely with a sincere desire for a satis-President Crowley of the Emer-

heroes" rent the air, when the false pretences, and, in.reply, he to be arrested.

ship's whistle blow at 9:50 warnsaid that he was given credit by ing the visitors to leave the ship, the shop..

An army plane, piloted by Licu- tenant C. O'Connor, who had es- corted the Legaspi outside the breakwater, crashed on the return" to Camp Nichols. According to Fort Santiago, the plane in land- ing, knocked the wheels off causing it to overturn. Neither the pilot por mechanic was hurt The plane was demolished.

PUBLIC MYSTIFIED,

"

"

The rapid political changes that are taking place in Canton at the moment are very mystifying to the public, and there is much specula- tion, as to what it all portends,

It is learned that the Canton Government, actuses- General Wu

General Tang Yu-teuk, the Kingsi

| factory solution.

gency Fleet Corporation com- plered the sale.

The 1st Super-Disciplined Divi- į

By a vole of eight to seven the sion, under the command of Gone-Senate commerce committee re- fal Wong Pak-ling, having bean corded itself against the consum- mation by the United States.Ship- recalled to Canton, is now ping Board of the sale of the five elimped on the eastern outskirts ships of the Admiral-Oriental of the city. General Chang Kai

en

Line to the Dollar interests. The Te-cher of having communicated shek made a thorough inspection stating that while the sale had committee adopted a resolution with General Lum Foo, a former of this Division. It is said that been ordered by the Shipping right-hand man of General Chan this Division, being the flower of Board it would be contrary to the King-ming, who is now allied with the Canton "Army will be under best interests of the merchant leader, who is now planning to the personal command of General invade Kwangtuits, Heis also Chang Kai-shek. A part of the accused of having been concerned in the plot to blow up the Wham-12th Division has also arrived at poa powder, warehouse last Satur- Canton from the Southern sector, day.

and the remaining portion is on its way These troops are being Shipping Board who was author-

GEN WU'S ARREST.

meading that "an effort be made marine on the Pacific, and recom- to place the Admiral-Oriental Live under control and ownership

of the people of the Northwest."

The resolution was transmitted to Chairman O'Conner of the

With regard to General Wu Te transported to Shuikwan as soon ase of the five ships to the. Dol chen's arrest, it is now stated that both Mr. Sun Fo and Dr. C. C. Weway aches are available. appealed twice to General Changlion of artillery belonging to Kai-shek for his' release, but to no Division has already one to purpose. The only answer that front.

ized by the board to complete, the-

interest for $4,500,000. The re- lution says the shipping act of 1920 recognizes the need of at least wo major shipping lines across could be elicited from General An liteal communique da-he Pacific and that the committee Chang was thrit "there areounces the pinmotion of General believes the sale to the Dol- proofs of his complieity inw-yang Ka tebe General Oflicelar interests would place the rebellions foviment against Commanding the 17th Division, two lines across the Pacific under, the Canton Government. If vice General Wu 7-chen.

these

SHANGHAI COLLEGE TROUBLE,

Students' Truculent

Behaviour.

Shanghal, June 4. The students of Medhurst College, which is a London. Missionary institution, refused to attend service on May 30th and later placed a heavy roller outside Principal Bunce's front do which- they refused to mová,

They also refused to move. offensive notices on the Col- lege notice board, or to apolo-

GIFT OF 13,000 PESOS. Not content with opening un their hearts to Captains Gallarza, Loriga and Corporal. Arozamena. Spanish residents of the Philip pines showed the true depth of the

STARTLING FIGURES,

Writing on the subject in the Sunday Times 'recently, Douglas It was stated in evidened that Mackay stated:-The "probe"- on returning to the, shop for more to borrow a term from the head- rice, he was asked by the accoun- lines of Canadian and American tant, how he could have disposed newspapers--is the result

of

of the first lot so soon. In reply charges made by the Hon. H. H. he was stated to have said "good Stevens, Vancouver Conservative business," and he claimed for the member of Parliament. In a had just started, a turnover of awake until four o'clock one eating-house business, which he speech which kept the House

over a hundred dollars on the first February morning, he estimated. day.

that 200,000,000 dollars worth of The accountant of the shop des- goods were being smuggled into posed that the defendant even Canada annually, and that the went to the extent of producing Treasury.of the Dominion was be. an invitation card requesting the ing defrauded on revenues amount- witness' attendance at a dinnering to 80,000,000 dollars each year.

gise, but, instead, a deputa-nfection and esteem, they hold for held to celebrate the event. Fur Mr. Stevens, who was Minister of

tion måde various demands.. As these were not granted, the students left the College, which is not expected to re- open this term.

It is noteworthy, that Med- hurst College was not affected by last year's disturbances, but that it is the only college' where there has been trouble this year. Reuter.

the aviators who, composed the Elthermore, the defendant pressed Trade and Commerce in, the Con- Cano Squadron, by opening wide him to attend and offered to send servative Government of 1921, ac their purses, says the Bulletin.

his brother along to escort witness cused the present Government of As a parting gift. Captains Gal- to the party.

"gross maladministration" of the Irza and Loriga, before they left It was found afterwards that Customs department. He centred the Islands, were presented with a all this was a mere "show" to his charges about high officers in

bolster up the defendant's credit. the preventive service.

The smuggling into Canada is, The eating-house' was never opened, and, questioned about this, for the smuggler, a problem of re- the defendant told the Magistrate

turn cargocs. The caravans of that he found himself without motor trucks that rumble over the sufficient resources, and to make international boundary by the re the best of his circumstances, hemote mountain roads of Quebec sent the rice to the country for the and the State of Vermont carry support of his aged mother.. loads of bootleg liquor, when going On this charge the defendant south. When returning for more month's imprisonment with hard guided by men who are armed, and was convicted and given another liquor they bring silka into Cana- da. They are lawless caravans, labour.

urse of 7,000 duros, equivalent to P13,000, by the executive com nittee of the Spanish community, Captain Estevez, the leader of the Madrid to Manila fight, who was able to complete the flight, also was presented with one ownership and control with tion with smallpox.

a similar upon further Another communique announces the principal place of business in quarantine station is not suitable,

The present amount. investimation, are found to be the appointment of General Pak San Francisco. It added that the and nothing is more certain than ceived a present of 10,000 pesetas, Each one of the mechanics re- "untrue, and caseless, he will not be up-ae as vice Chief detained a day longer. In the

01 the people of the Northwest urged the that it will have to be removed sor P2,000. meantime, it is my bounden duty,

importance of a line from Puget soon as the present epidemic.is

Anether gift was made by the to carry out the injunctions of our

Sound to the Orient, and that they got over.

Spanish residents of the Philip- late chief."

were ready to purchase the five In consequence of the

King Chulalongkorn strenuously pines to the aviators-a gift of re- failure of their efforts. Dr. C. C.

ships at a substantially higher opposed a quarantine station thembrance-by which Captains Wu sent in his resignation, and

price than that offered by the the river, stating that it would Estevez, Loriga, Gallarza and their it is further reported that Mr. Sun

Dollar interests.

Late to-day the lead to the ruination of the capital. mechanics always will remember Fo intends also to resign,"

contract was signed and the sale And now we begin to think it the pride their compatriots feel for to the Dollar interest completed.inost assuredly will. -Associated Press!

THE WHAMPOA EXPLOSION, As to the explosion which took place near the Military Anderly

at Whampoa, It ja now said that

the gandrst belief in Canton that

General Staff!

JAPANESE BOAT'S PLIGHT.

'BRITISH NAVÄL VESSEL GOES TO AID.

"

CHOLELA VIRULENT.

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That may

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existing

"Old

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them.

A solid gold cigarette case, with a pieture of the route taken by the aviators in their flight from Mudrid Manila engraved on the top-the

CLOTHES STOLEN.

MEN ARRESTED WITHIN HALF AN HOUR..

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who will shoot without hesitation. It is a parasitic traffic in which the profits are high-so high that the preventive korvice has been corrupted.

GET-RICH QUICK..

ANOTHER VERSION.

A typical instance, given by Mr. In the days before there was a Washington, May 29The cun- Municipal water supply cholera

Stevens in his charges, was that it was caused by a bom being ashore on the Second Bar of the Board over the sale of five Ad-the younger residents begin

of the chief preventive officer of Hotly attacked after going oversy between

Half an hour after .a. report of the port of Montreal, who had been the Senate and the United States Shipping or two of the "Old Stagers" when and their landing places marked Police, the two men concerned and who was "head smuggler of in Bangkok was common, and one line of the route traced in platinum a larceny had been made to the promoted rapidly in the service thrown into the godown where the recently-arrived arms and Canton River, a pirate-infested miral liners to the Dollar Steam-express alarm at

to with a brilliant, was given to the were arrested and the goods reveniently astride the international ammunition from Russia

ware district, the crew of a Japanese ship Company reached a climax situation, exclaim, "Ah, but you cach received a beautiful gold and covered. As a result, two un-boundary, which was a notorious stored. The whole incident is steamer, the name of which is as

the ring." He owned a farm con- three captains. The mechanics to-day when the Senate committee should have been here the matter platinum watch.. being kept secret, ani to-one is permitted to visit the nice where yet uncertain, have had an uneasy Dollar bid and President Crew-cholera."

on commerce voted to reject the of twenty years ago-then we hadCorporal Arazamena, the mach-before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the worst of crooka," declared Mr. employed Chinese were charged rendezvous for smugglers.. ""The the explosion had occurred. It is life for the past two or three daya. ley of the Emergency Fleet Cor- not possible to get a accurate

uple of Captain Galarza, received Central Police Court this morn- Stevens, "he is the intimate of A wireless message was re-poration signed the bill of sale. Stage" always can go one better an additional gift of about P3,000 ng, with the theft of two boxes Ministers, the potted favourite of

Four hours after the Senate on you. Conditions were

before he sailed. This gift was containing clothing and other pro- this Government. The receipient. the explosion was the work of from the s.s. Shima Mary, which recommending a call for new bids, about it at all; and there is no Communistic emissaries, since on passed the scene of the mishap, President Crowley proceeded to desire to enter into competition the same region of Spain.

in the Island who were born in sprout deniers.

wealth and opulence, a typical de- the same morning as it occurred stating that the Nisshu Maru was sign the papers whereby the with olden days.

Inspector Grant said a report bauched and debauching-public there appeared. large placards en ashore on the Second Bar and Dollar Line..

Cablegrams were received Mon- of the larceny from a matshed in official" It was shown that with- the walls of Government l'ouse,

ships become the property of the I am, however, informed that Gallarza on the Legaspi, bidding police by one of the complainante promotion to the post of chief pre- day and Sunday from Captain Jubilee Street was made to the in a few months after this man's and other prominent places, bear was being plundered by many ing the inscriptions:"Down pirates."

the present type of cholera is ex Manila authorities, the Apostolic at five o'clock in the morning, ventive officer of his district, he Scantor Wesley Jones, (Repub-ceedingly virulent. The mortality delegate, other officials and Mani- A detective went with Sun Fol" "Down with Chang-

lican, Washington) and chairman percentage indubitably demon-

out with the acquired a summer home, a new Instructions were forwarded to Kai-shek!" and "Down with the Canton and a British naval vessel announced yesterday that, in view speedy in its action. Five or six

of the Senate commerce committed strates that. And it is alarmingly lans, good-bye.

complainant and at 5.30, they saw automobile, and a private bank ac- Anti-Communists

two men. The complainant point-count of 69,000 dollars... was despatched to the spot to find of the offer made by a responsi-hours and all is over.

ed one out as a man who had been The Commissioner of the Royal HONGKONG THE REFUGE. that the message was a little ex-ble group of Seattle business men

Bangkok now has a pure supply for. We have no consistent rain a substitute worker for him for Canadian Mounted Police, in giv in indication of the latest de-aggerated. Assistance, apparent to pay 1,000,000 cash for the of water, and that is of tremenpolvet, and after the small showers, one day. They were searched and ing evidence before the committed, Canton affairs is provided by the source, the pirates: had been kept board on the Dollar bid would be sense.. The outlying districts are

apment which has cropped up in I had arrived from another ships, Anal action by the shipping importance in combatting the authere secos to come an increase found to be wearing the stolen said that while his men were return to their home at Kowloon at bay, and the British naval ship delayed ponding a formal report being given the Municipal water following out the instructions of later they took the detective and miles of border nearest to Mon- clothes. At first they claimed to national border as a whole, there liberally sprinkled along the inter- The careful householder is have bought the clothing, but had been only one man on the 60 City of the family of Dr. C. C. was able to return to Canton. by the committee. Wu yesterday. It is not yet con-

through a system of water boats the Health Department to The name of the Japanese ves- firmed whether the ex-Major is bel, which is still ashore, cannot ping board said at that time that at various centres throughout the

Charica O'Connor of the ship Inoculation is done free, of charge letter. He is holling the water and showed them a bush where drawn on orders from higher up. the the complainant to the hillside, treal, and he had later been with with them, but from the trend of be stated definitely. The wireless the sale had been concluded Apricity and every effort is made to avoiding green vegetables, wash- the boxes and the remainder of This single constable, after make affairs, his departure from Canton message gives the name Nisshu 13 and could not be revoked. segrogate the victims.

ing the fruit in a may be taken as an accomplished Maru, but there is no such" vessel

solution of the missing property had been con- ing a seizure, would be recalled to President Coolidge indicated to fact.

potassium permanganato; having cealed. listed in Lloyd's Register. In-day that he desired to appointin

Montreal to see the case through Another important Canton of-formation from one source gives successor to Bert Heney.

his staff inoculatol, and putting At the Court this morning both the courts. There he would be on thei But still the figures Increase in a stock of brandy and a little defendante pleaded guilty and delayed for days or even weeks,' clal who has been forced by the the name as Nissel Maru, while Shipping Board as soon as possi-The latest again show an appro-chlorodyne. After that he leaves were sentenced to six weeks' im- while his post at the border was

fContinued on Page 12). It may be the Niasho Maru.. ble-United Press.

ciablo increase the highost go the rest to Fate.

****prisonment...

(Continued on Page 18).

account of the incident, but it isceived in Hongkong yesterday committee announced its decision then.. There la not the least doubt made, to him by countrymen resid-perty, the property of two bean- of a moderate salary, he rose fo

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