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Hongkong Telegraph

SOUNDED HU 二拜禮 號四十月六英港香

TEL. C. 269.

NO. 22,384

JUNE TUESDAY,

14,

1927. 日五十月五

FURTHER SOUTHERN ADVANCE. JAPAN EXPLAINS. FRENCH EMBARGO ON PACIFIC FLIGHTS.

CHIANG'S FORCES CAPTURE.

HAICHOW.

JAPANESE TROOPS TO DEFEND TSINGTAO.

YANG SEN SUFFERS DEFEAT.

Definite news that fighting between the North and South has resumed cames to hand at noon to-day, a wireless report from Tsing- tao stating that the troops" of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek ure advancing through Kiangsu and have captured Halchow, on the const between Shanghai and Tsingtao.

REASON FOR LANDING TROOPS.

Dr.

COAL.

STRONG REPRESENTATIONS

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London, June 13.

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TRESPASSING IN A FORT.

ADDRESS AT AN EMPTY HOUSE.

CHANGSHA TURNS.

A REVOLT AGAINST COMMUNISM.

SOME SEMBLANCE OF ORDER. UNKNOWN CHINESE FINED.

Recent news from Changeha A Chinese was charged before suggests that the Government is Mr. R. E. Lindsell this morning for making an attempt to restore some trespassing in Belchers' Fort at

empty house.

pleaded

The address

When searched,

A TEMPORARY PRECAUTION.

Peking, June 9. Japan's Memorandum replying to the protest filed by the Chinese

semblance of order in place, of the Government with Japan against the decree of May 25 placing an em-has been postponed from August 10 n.m. yesterday. He

bargo on the importation of coal ex-1 to August 12, noon, to enable

chaos that has reigned there for despatch of Japanese troops to

guilty to the charge.

the last two months. On May 29 Lept under dicenso, was expressed by Shantung was handed to Mr. A. M. Samuel in the House of contestants to take advantage of

Mr. Lindsell: Why did you go Tang Seng chih sent a telegram inside, to steal or to spy?.

from Honan ordering the removal Wellington Koo, the Premier and Commons, In reply to Slr C. Kin-the moonlight.

Defendant made no answer, and of various army units from Chang- loch-Cooke, who voiced the ap-

The committee on regulations Foreign Minister, to-day..

was pro- sha into the country with the prehension af South Wales in view for the flight announced to-day Inspector Grant, who After stating that the Japanese of the extensive contracts, includ that the change had been made secuting, said that the police have object of controlling the violence Government is duly in receipt of ing one of two million tons for the because moonrise follows sunset been unable to find out anything of the extremists. The 36th Army the communication dated June 1,

French railways.

almost immediately on the twelfth, about the man.

was to go to Chuchow, the 93rd to forwarded by the Foreign Minister

Mr. Samuel said His Majesty's thereby giving better visibility given by the man proved to be an Siangtan and the Provincial Guard Dr. Wellington Koo, the memoran-Ambassador had made strong re-conditions,

to Shlangsiang. In some places Witness was of the opinion that the people themselves have arisen dum states in the main as follows:

presentations, especially as 20- The flight will be held under the "The civil war in China has ofgards the existing contracts, and rules for competitions promulgat-the man got into the fort through and driven away or killed the late become more serious. Is the operation of the decree

wased by the National Aeronautical the lower gate, which probably Leaders of the Farmers and to be greatly regretted that, in postponed to Jane 10. He was Association of America and the was unlocked. spite of declarations fréquendy not yet certain whether it was Federation Aeronautique Interna-the defendant had no property Labourers' Unions and have held large meetings in various country rade by the Chinese authorities

lional. Entrics must be made whatever on him.

Mr. Lindsell: There is a small towns to reorganize the Unions on with the chapter of the Nationalgarrison there, and it seems that more democratic basis. Ho concerned in the past, the actual state of affairs in China is that the

London, June 13.

the defendant had chogon Chien, whose father is also said rights of foreigners, the protection Questioned regarding the em- Acronautic. Association, nearest of their lives and property, etc, are bargo on the importation of coal the take-off point at least eleven curious time of the day to go into have been killed, has ordered there. Have you not been able to the soldiers to protect the familica encroached upon and the necessary into France, the Parliamentary days before starting. protection, to which foreigners are Secretary for the Department of The flyers will compete for $35,-

mercy to the leaders, Inspector Grant: No. The defendant was fined $10, or ] International Law, cannot be fully sued on May 25 prohibited the Dole, Honolulu capitalist. expected from the Chinese auth- importation into France from winner will get $25,000, and the fourteen days' hard labour in crities.

June 1 of coal, coke, Lignite and second aviator to finish will get default. "For instance, the lives and pro-paton: fuel, execpt under license, $10,000.-A. P.

Another Manila Hope. Con-perty of those Japanese, resident in but a general license, had been! Nanking. Hankow, and elsewhere, issued for the importation of coal were recently seriously menaced. for ecking plants. The operation Interest among Filipinos in the To make the matter worse, even the of the decree was subsequently proposed flight between the Philip The pine Islands and the United States national prestige of Japan was dis- postponed antil June 10. graced. At this juncture when

is not dead. After chasing locusts civil war is gradually spreading to

vinces in the bureau of agricul- north China, nobody can say that

for a number of years in the pro- the recurrence of such unhappy

plane, Captain ture's Curtis Incidchts as aforesaid is absolutely impossible.

In connexion with the new thrust of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek it is staten that the defence of the foreign interests at Tsingtao has been ündertaken by the Japanese forces.

. General Yang Sen, who was advancing down the Yangtze to

warda Hanków, has been defeated and is retiring from Shasi back

operating-Reuter.

Lo lchang, all available craft being sent to bring back the defeated entitled by Treaty provisions and Overseas Trade said a decree is-1000 in prizes offered by Jamesfind out anything at all about him? of the farmer: but to show no

troups.

Further details of the terrible conditions of wounded Nationalist troops at Hankow show that there are 11,000 of them, a large num- ber in a serious condition and without adequate treatment. valescent troops are getting out of hand and have already had

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armed

clashes with the police.

Arising out of the assault on two foreigners by coolies at Wahu Anti-foreign posters have made feeling is running fairly high. their appearance, and the Commissioner of Foreign Affairs has taken no repressive action.

In connexion with the Cantonese anti-"Red" expedition to Hunan, it is reported that the Hankow forces are retiring from the Honan front in order to meet this new "threat, leaving the defence in Hoan to Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang.

1.

Only While Necessary. "As a result of past cireum.- stances in Shantung, there are some 20,000 Japanese residing in Tsing- tao, many Japanese are engaged in various legitimate enterprises along

HANKOW MEETING CANTON THREAT the railway, and there are as many

as 2,000 Japanese people residing in Tsinan."

"Taking into consideration past disturbances and in view of the

Shanghai, June 14. It is anticipated that these con- possible approach of danger to

A wireless niessage from Tsing- ditions will

tao states that Marshal Chiang epidemic. Kai-shek's troups, advancing through Kiangsa, have captured Haichow, on the coast, bordering Shantung.

cause a

Rails by Night.

gammer

Tsin, the Japanese Government upon whom devolves

Two

MANILA STRIKE.

2,000 Stevedores Out.

Manila, June 14. thousand stevedores

have gone on strike.

No Pacific shipping has been delayed yet. Reuter,

A great British Ambassador had

made

responsibility for the full protec- strong representation againg: the tion of the lives and property of measure, and had specially urged The walking cases are undisci-Japanese nationals, consider it that existing contracts should be plined, refusing to vaente their obligatory to resort to effective respected.-British Wireless. beds for the more seriously means of self-protection to safe- wounded, and causing trouble by guard them to such an extent and the sing-song for such a period as the Govern- A wireless message from lehank night raida en states that it is reported General houses, armed with automaticament deems necessary. Yang Sen has been defeated, and and bonibs.

Yang Sen Defeated.

"Japan's present action in despatching her troops to Tsingtao was actuated by the above-mention- Which Japan has hitherto maintain- ed towards China and her people remains absolutely unchanged.

RUSSIA'S NEW CAMPAIGN.

+

The

INSURANCE FOR WORKERS.

TO BE COMPULSORY,

Geneva, June. 13.

The Provincial Assembly

On May 28 an important meet- ing was held in the Changsha Pro- vincial Assembly." The duties of the Central Government were out- lined and a Committee of 11 men formed to conduct public, busi ness. It was decided that many of the smaller labour unions should be grouped together and affiliated to the Central Kuomintang Party, and that it was the duty of the

Fabian O. Bugarin, reserve officer The Labour Conference by 78 Government and not the Unions to in the United States Army, who to 15 has adopter the principle of arrest and try aristocrats; from: has the reputation of having made making it obligatory for States this it seems as if the recently the longest duration light among that are members of the Interna-established Committee of Public Filipino airmon, says he is anxious tional Labour Organisation to in- Safety which was responsible for to make the test flight from here troduce compulsory insurance for the terrible slaughter of April.17 to San Francisco, says the industrial and commercial work- has now been abolished. A reso- Manila Bulletin.

ers.-Reuter.

lution was also passed concerning trade; the Changsha Government Captain Bugarin insists he can

now declares that, in their desire do it if given a good plane. "I Adopted by Majority.

to improve trade, they will no can discern nothing which will

Geneva, June 14.

longer disapprove of foreign prevent such a flight," he said

The International Labour Con- Powers, though they are still. yesterday, "These, are days of extraordinary occurrences. Noth. ference by 75 to 2 has adopted the obliged to oppose with all their ing is impossible to human efforts conventions relating to sickness might military and Imperialist at present. Facts which yester- insurance for industrial and com-

tory measure has hardly had the day were rated as impossibilities mercial workers, and by 72 to 9ggression. Even such a concilia- shut and business is at a are nowadays considered as mere the conventions relating to agri- desired effect as most of the shops

standstill. commonplaces. The epochal and cultural labourers-Renter. historic flights of Captains Lind- bergh, and Chamberlin are but modest beginnings of feats which will be of still greater significanep to world progress."

all available craft has been sent Two sing song girls were killed from chang to Shusi to bring when armed convalescents clash back the defeated forces-Reuter, ed with armed police on the bored reasons, and the friendly spirit POLISH COMMENT ON LATEST he wants to try the trans-Pacific

ders of the British Concession, and shots were fired. Renter.

DEFENCE OF TSINGTAO.

Undertaken by Japanese.

Shanghai, June 13.

It is understood that the Japan-

WUHU TENSION,

No Interference.

NOTE.

Two Reasons. Captain Bugarin points out that

fight for two reasons. He wants to show the world the Filipinos possess the same daring spirit and Warsaw, June 13. The press unanimously deplores capabilities, other peoples possess. the Soviet Note, and remarks that And he wants eventually to claim No Official Discouragement. "It is needless to say that the the Soviet seems unable to under-for the Philippine Islands, the Japanese Government has nothing stand and appreciate the good In-honour of having first initiated the Wahu, June 13.

do ese forces at Tsingtao have been

whatever to with China's

tentions of Poland, which did its possibilities of commercial avia- instructed to prepare for the de Following the assault on two domestic affairs. The Japanese fence of foreign interests. The foreigners by enolics, a remark- Government has no intention what utmost to regularise the situation on between the two countries. Southern advance guardare ad- able series of Anti-Imperialist, ever of participating in the map created by the murder of Veikoff. In this connexion, Captain Buga- The papers point out that the rin yesterday said he intended to vancing in the direction of Tsing- anti-Consulate, and anti-Chinese ping out of campaigns of either of tao it is reported, and the Japan Maritime Customs posters have the two contending forces, nor has Polish Government cannot be approach the American Chamber Captain Bugarin is a graduate ese have undertaken to prevent made their appearance outside the it any intention of rendering assist- drawn into an exchange of opinions of Commerce for aid. trouble in the event of a threat. yamen of the Chinese Commis ance or of obstructing military with the Soviet on the subject of

There is no change in the situa- sioner for Foreign Affairs. movements either directly or in the British Government, for roa- of the former Philippine National sons of elementary courtesy. Guard Aviation School, and hus directly. tion at Shanghai, and news receiv The feeling against foreigners

As regards the Soviet's demand the reputation of being the only ed from Chefoo and Yangtze is fairly high, but there have been "It goes without saying that the

pre- tually flying since 1922, when he ports under Marshal Chiang Kai- no farther incidents up to the Japanese troops will be immediately for the expulsion of anti-Soviet Filipino aviator who has been ac shek's control indicates that t present. The Commissioner for withdrawn as soon as the necessity agitators from Poland, a lower Yangtaze is returning to Foreign Allairs has not yet taken for the despatel of troops ceases liminary condition should be that entered the service of the bureau normalcy.-Nayal Wireless,

any nation in the master of the to uxist-when danger arising from Russia expel the Third Interna- of agriculture. He is held in high tional, whose activities are direct-esteem by American army airmen the war has passed.,

in the Philippines. coolic assault:-Naval Wireless.

"Inasmuch as the despatch offed against Poland.-Reuter.. CANTON'S DRIVE.

More Death Sentences. Japanese troops is based on the foregoing reavoas and is kn inevitable and reasonable step, the Getting Ready for Hunan.

GEN. YANG SEN.

Returns to Shasi.

Hankow, June 13.

It was reported some days ago

Canton, June 13.

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JAPAN'S NEW AERO-BOAT.

BRITAIN AND EGYPT.

FRIENDLY DISCUSSION

CONTINUES.

are

Desperate Straits. The Government seems to be in desperate straits for money. It has been decided to take the pro- ceeds of the Salt Tax for revenue, and in order to raise the million dollars that the authorities need London, June 13.

for public expenses, the Chamber. Friendly conversations with the of Commerce has been "askod" to Egyptian Government are still lend $400,000 and a lovy has been made on each of the banks for proceeding.

The Parliamentary Secretary $200,000. By these gentle loans for Foreign Affairs, Mr. G: Locker and raids the Government hopes Lampson, to-day said he hoped the 40 pass the Dragon Festival in circumstances would permit of peace and happiness." fuller, atatement later.-British

Virelcas.

"

Most of the Communists are said to have fled. It s reported that a very well known Cantonese, the Crisis Practically Over.

Principal of Chu Nan School, which Cairo, June 14." has been the foremost school in the A further British Note has beer. agitation, has lost his life and the handed to the Prime Minister, to school has been shut. The Hunan which an early reply is expected. Higher Middle School and the Gen- The crisis is regarded as settle 1eral Chamber of Agriculture have

also been closed. -

-Reuter.

CONFERENCE AT HONOLULU.

No Sex Restriction." Following on this attempt to eliminate Communism, very ardent propaganda on behalf of the true principles of the Revolution has been initiated. There has recently

Odessa, June 13.

BRITAIN TO BE REPRESENTED,been held n fortnight's propaganda week in the country and bands of Eleven more Russians have been

atudents have men and women Japanese Government earnestly de-sentenced to death by an extraor-

London, June 13.

spoken at public meetings all over sires that the Chinese Government dinary session of the court.

Britain will be unofficially re- the province. Such schools as still that General Yang Sen's forces General Wang Shao-hung, chair-will take the necessary steps to Three others have been sentenc-

presented at the conference ut exist only hold two hours of classes. had met with a reverse and had man of the Kwungsi Government, avoid any misunderstanding on the ad to ten years' imprisonment, WILL BE USED ON SERVICE Honolulu on July 5 to July 29, or- on two days a week and all the rest retired. News from Shasi recel who is shortly to lead the Kwang part of Chinese people in Shantung

anised by the Institute of Pacifle of the students' time is given to ed to-day is to the effect that Gea, si contingent of the anti-Red ex- and elsewhere, and also endeavour and two have been acquitted.

Relations, to discuss questions political activity. Apparently this Yang Sen has now returned to penditionary army into linan, to leave nothing to be wished for been passed are alleged to have

specially concerning countries bor-is the only kind of "education" Tokyo, June 8. left for Nanking yesterday morn-in the way of the maintenance of that port.

an order has just daring on the Pacific, which will dostred so

issued forbidding the The construction of a latest be attended by delegates from the heen. The position in Hankow is un- ing to confer with Marshal Chiang the present friendly intercourse communicated secret information to the Rumanian intelligence ser changed. Foreigners are now liv. Kai-shek on the plans of the Hu-between China and Japan."

vice, and to have been illegally style of passanger neto-boat for United States, Canada, Australia, opening of any private schools.

The students

demand-" have ongaged in the converance of re- the Japan Aerial Navigation Com-New Zealand, Japan and China ing ashore without interference, nan expedition. General Wang is but the feeling of uneasiness at present in command of more

fugee from Russia to Rumania.pany, which is to be used in the

The British party will include led and obtained complete fre The majority pleaded guilty rogular aerial service between Sir Frederick Whyte, Mr. Lional dom from any restriction, and Reuter.

Japan and Shanghal, has been Curtis, Mr. W. P. Ker, and Dr. it has been publicly stated that completed. The result of the trial Henry Hodgkin.-Reuter.

among the natives still persists.

Naval Wireless.

HANKOW'S WOUNDED.

Terrible Conditions.

Kwangei and 20,000 who are be than 95,000 troops; 15,000 In

Ing despatched to the Hunan front.

However, General Wang's post- tion is merely vice-Commander of the 7th Army while his former Kankow, June 14. chief of staff, General Pai Chung- Thore are at present 11,000 hst has already been promoted to Nationalist wounded troops in Army Commander. Wang's trip. the emergency hospitals, of whom to Nanking this time is also anid 20 per cent, aro in a serious condi- to be to arrange with Marshal tion. The emergency hospitals Chiang to reorganize his force into are ko pest-houses, terribly an independent army, with him

lthy, inadequately staffed, and self appointed commander. over-crowded,

(Continued on page 12.)

BRITISH NON-STOP

FLIGHT.

ENGLAND TO INDIA ATTEMPT.

London, June 13.

Those on whom sentence has

GERMAN FORTS.

لمنيا

EASTERN AREA DESTROYED. It is inticipated that if the wea-

Berlin, June 13. ther is favourable, Flight Lieuten-

The Foreign Office has notified ants Carr and Mackworth will leave Cranwell aerodrome on their the Allied Ambassadors that the: attempted non-stop flight to In-destruction of the eastern for- dia to-morrow morning-Britisk tresses has been completed in ac- Wirclees.

cordance with agreement. Reuter.

TO SHANGHAI

fight of the machine was satis- factory. It la understood that a wireless cabin similar to those in ships will be installed on the aero- bont.

:

TO-DAY.

Dollar on demand Lighting-up

2/0.1/10.

7.08 p.m.

ON THE WAY HOME.

boys and girls are to be allowed to visit each others' rooms without supervision.

Damage to Foreign Property.

A number of foreign buildings

DE PINEDO REACHES SPAIN. have been occupied by troops, or

uniors. One farge girls school has been declared a public park, Barcelona, June 19. and soldiers are in Yale and the The Marquis De Pinedo, who is Bible Institute. In some cases an flying back to Italy from America, effort is being made to preserve. has arrived here.Router.

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