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MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1928.

MARSHAL LI LEAVES. which must follow his visit.

NOTABLE SPEECHES AT

RECEPTIONS..

They welcomed him not only an (tho Administrative Chief of the two Kwang Provinces but also an one who had untied a big knot for them..

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our best to have such undesirable movements stopped. This is because we believe that such movements will benefit no ono. Take, for example the workman. He may socuro some increased pay through the labour movenient bat this will not be sufficient to cover his dess of a number of months of unemployment. I believe that the only, moans to secure happiness and prosperity, for the people is to make the entire country rich and

tak

"I highly appreciate the advico just given me by Sir Show-son Chow and Dr. Kotewall and I can assure you on behalf of the Goy ernment of Rwangtung that every thing will be done, for preserva- Dr. Kotewall and that when he tion of ponce in the province, Marahal Li Chafsum, and his visited Canton some weeks ago in will devote all my efforts to its pro- party left Hongkong yesterday company with Sir Shou-son Chowtection. To talk of reconstruction after a brief official visit to Hong-they were most cordially received is useless for I believe that when kong which has done much to by Marshal Li who spoke then of there is peace and stability recon- further the understanding be co-operation between Canton and structive measures will naturally tween the Colony and Canton. Hongkong. They knew then that come into effect. You are all con- Marshal Li had an extremely busy the day was not far off when Canstructionists and you came to day on Saturday and made several ton and Hongkong would closely Hongkong for peace and stability. Important speeches.

Workmon co-operato in a spirit of real Once peace and prosperity are es friendship and goodwill. Now, tablished, I believe you are all there make more than a hundred How can our that vision had been realised to willing to invest money for the re-dollars a month.

construction of Kwangtung.

workmen expect so high a wage if their great pleasure.

our country is not as wealthy as Americn."

Luncheon Party. Sir Shou-son Chow, Dr. Kote wall, Mr. Li-Yau-tsun (chairman of the Hongkong Chinesa General "Sir Shousson Chow and I, as Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Luk Chinese representatives have but Wan-chau and Mr. Leung Kwalone aim, the good of the Chinese tien were hosts at a luncheon in Hongkong," continued Dr. Kote- party at Hatton House, the resid-wall. "We do not mingle with ence of Dr. Kotewall. The func-political matters outside Hong tion was of an informal nature, kong, but the political situation in About fifty were present Including Canton in closely bound up with Madame Li Chal-sum and the the commerce of Hongkong. We ladies of the visiting party.

States of America.

Take for examply the United

Marsha). Lễ thon condemned the:

Inter-Dependent. Turning to mutual relations, Marshal Ld said that everybody illegal labour unions, the functions recognised that because of their of some of which he considered geographical positions, Canton absurd. Taking the Shopkeepers and Hongkong are inter-dependent, Labour Union as an example he Exports passed from Canton to pointed out that according to the Hongkong and Imports from Hong-regulations all the shop fokis, pro- kong to Canton.

bably with the exception. of the chief manager, were labourers. If this was the case, all the govern ment officials could be called labourers.

Marshal Li Chai-sum added that he was indebted to Sir Shouson Chow and Dr. Kotowall for their efforts in bringing the present meeting about.by going up to soo him as representatives of Hongkong Government. He nieo thanked the gathering for their enthusiastic re ception of him, not so much bo- cause of the honour to himself, but particularly because it was an honour to all Chinese. He hoped to to be able to do his best and, as the Government, he invited them all visit Canton in the interests of co- operation between the official class and the publle.

cannot therefore evade our re- Another Reception.

sponsibility, and so, in our small The reception in honour of Mar-way, we are setting our hands to shal Li Chal-sum which was given the plough. by the two Chinese representa- "Marshal Li is rooting out the tives, Sir Shou-son Chow and Dr. cyll of Communism in Canton and B. H. Kolewall in the Chinese Mer-stamping out brigandage. In this, chants' Club on Saturday after he and the Hongkong Government hoon was attended by all who had are united for mutual help to the been invited. The guests were end that the citizens of both Marshal Li Chai-sum, Mr. Chu places may go about their daily Chao-hsin, (the Kwangtung For-life in peace. The Chinese in eign Commissioner). General Hsu Hongkong pray for this and there King-tong, (Commander of the fore wish Marshal Li every suc-representative of the Kwangtung Fourth Army and Field-marshal | ceas," of the Southern Expeditionary Force), Admiral Chan Chat, (Com-

Maruliol Ll's Reply. Rising to reply Marshal Li Chai-sum was received, with an thanked Sir Shou-son Chow and enthusiastic applause. He first Dr. Kotewall for the invitation and expressed his particular gratitude that all invited had come.

Absurd Movements, As chairman of the Government, Marshal Li remarked, he himself might, then be exempt from being

a unionist but all his assistants would have to join the labour unlons. When such a union called a atriko, the Government service would have to be suspended. Were not such methods of the labour movement absurdities? the Marshal asked.

Seeing the illegal ways of the ao-called labour movements, the In the evening Lady Chow and Marshal continued, he had ordered Li Chai-sum and Mrs. Li Man-yan labour unions in Canton. Unren- Mrs. Kolewall entertained Madame the suspension of most of the (wife of the director of the Resonable agreements which the, mer venue Council) at dinner at Hat- chants had been forced to sign Re-ton House.

were declared null and void or re- vised. Students were probibited from parading and pasting slogans, and all other so-called popular movements had been suspended.

mander of the Canton Navy), Mr. Li Man-yan (Commissioner of the Revenue Bureau of the Canton Finance Department), General Chang Wai-Chang (Director of the Kwangtung Aviation Bureau), General Chan Hing-wan (Assist and Director of Aviation) and Mr.ferring to the hindrance of Hong- Lai Man-yum (a principal A. D. Csal declared that according to his kong-Canton friendship, the Mar-

ANOTHER BANQUET.

Another Notable Speech by the. Marshal.

On Saturday evening, Marshal

Banknote Problem. Marshal Li Chai-sum made a

to Marshal Li

There were more than a hundred own opinion it had been dug to two

principal

hnd reasons. There guests present Including Sir Ro- bert Ho Tung. Mr. Wong Kwong-been an obstruction and some mis-

understanding. tín, Mn Hồ Kom-tonk, Br. 1. N.

The obstruction between Hong-Li and his party were entertained very important statement on the Chau, Mr. Li Yau-tsun, Mr. Chan kong and Canton was the Con- at a banquet by the Chinese Cham-subject of Kwangtung's finances. Pek-chun, Mr. Chau Yue-ting, Mr.

munistic element, The Com ber of Commerce in the South He said that by economy and re- Ko Leong-hoe, Mr. Li Sing-komunists shouted "down with the China Restaurant on the China trenchment, the Government had Mr. Lau Yuk-wan, Mr. Li Jowson, capitalists and the compradore Building. There was a gathering made a surplus of about $2,000,000 Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. Simon The Yan, system, etc, but none of such of more than a hundred and a louz since the New Year, the monthly Mr. Choy Hing, Mr.. Li Tsu-fong, slogans were based on the original string of crackers was fired.

revenue being from six to seven Mr. Ng Wah, Mr. Wong Tak-policy of the Kuomintang party,

Mr. Li Yat-tsun, Chairman of millions of dollars. That surplus kwong, Mr. Kwok Siu-lan, Mr. Lee The Communists had used the the Chamber of Commerce, pre- had been earmarked for banknote Hyann, Mr. Kwok Chuen, Mr. Honame of the Kuomintang to pro-sided and was supported by Dr.security. In spite of most prea Leung, Mr. W. N. Thomas, Dr. Ma secute their work of wiping out Kotewall, Mr. Li Yik-mui, (vice sing problems, the Government will Luk, Mr. Ip Lan-chuen, and many mankind... To take the recent chairman of Clamber), and Mr. continue to make sacrifices so that in three or four months, the bank- Cammunt torrons in the Hoi-Laki Lan-chuen, (the secretary).

notes (sued by the Nationalist fung dialets or in Kiungchow Marshal's Popularity.

and Yochow. The Communists

Ocutral Bank of China and now at Sir Shou-aon Chow in his ad had been burning, and killing dress welcoming Marshai Li, first there on a large scale. The rea thanked the Marshal for his pre-son that they wanted to deprive sence at the reception. He refer the majority of their means red to the Canton-Hongkong "af-living was that they would be forced fair" of the year before last which to join their party.. he described as a temporary mis- understanding caused by some

others.

•

Communist Plots.

of

Mr. Ip Lan-chuen welcomed the Marshal and said that the Govern- ment welcome and the invitation of House had established a precedent Mrs. Li to reside at the Government which was an honour to all Chin- ese. This showed that Marshal Li was honoured by Chinese as well as Europeans,

big discount) will be restored, would be reached in about two to parity. He even hoped that par months, Marshal Li added.

On his return to Canton he will report to the Kwangtung Govern- ment that he had been most fav- ourably received both by the Gov- Sufered Terribly.

ernment and the people of Hong- sort of obstruction,. It had now Such a policy was similar to that "Since the Red terror, Canton had kong and ho was certain that the beon passed.

of the bandits. He had per suffered terribly," Mr. Li continued. Canton Government will do all pos- Prosperity in business depended sonal experience in Liuchow "Fortunately we had Chairman Lisible to preserve amity. largely on international goodwill where the tufeis (local outlaws) | back to wipe out the Reds and had Yesterday Marshal Li Chat-sum and an internal peace, for China killed and burned, and most of peace restored. We look forward | had a conference with 1. E, the had an old teaching "keep close these homeless villagers being for improvement of government ad. Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi) at to the virtues and be friendly forced to join the bandit gangs. ministration, development of in- Government House. with your neighbours."

That policy of the Communists dustries and prosperity of the Sir Shou-son Chow then praised was exposed in April when the people, and hope that the province the administrative accomplish. Kuomintang started a ching tang will soon become a most prosperous ments and the popularity of Mar- (purge the party) movement.

part of the country." shal L. He mentioned the visit The work has been difficult but paid by Dr. Kolewall and himself they succeeded at Inst. With the to Canton recently and thanked Communists. defeated the obstruc- Marshal Li for the courtesy ex-tion between Hongkong and Can- tended to them. Sir Shou-sonton was removed,

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In his speech of reply Marshal Li said that the Chinese in Hong- kong should be credited for all the unprecedented honours given said the prospect of international "The second thing is misunder him by the Hongkong Government, goodwill and mutual co-operation standing," he said. The policy of "I pointed out in my speech between the Government and the the Kuomintang, which was found-earlier to-day that the unfavour- merchants was brighter than ever ed by the late Dr. Sun, was or-able circumstances in Kwangtung and called on the gathering to ginally for the salvation of the were all due to Communist terror" drink to the health of Chairman Li country. Since the Commnunlats declared Marshal Li. "Since the and the prosperity of the Repub-broke into the party, however, Communists got in they have mis- lic of China.

they have 'usurped part of the led all classes of people. The so party. They, have hidden the called Labour movement of late good points of the party and this has caused the workmen to be has caused misunderstanding of come idle. The so-called Students the party by the people:

movement has led the youngsters "I can assure you that a real to care only for parades and slo- Kuomintang is constructive and gans. The farmers have come into not destructive. With such mis- the city to join the Peasants moye- understanding removed we can ment and left the fields untilled. have mutual co-operation between So, we can see that all such un- the Government and the mer-favourable circumstances have chants, friendship between Hong- been caused by the Communists. kong and Canton, development of Undesirable Movements. trade and prosperous undertak- "Since we exposed the Com-his

munist's evil plot, we have done

Friendly Co-operation. The Hon. Dr. Kotewall said that for three years there had been an impassable barrier between' Hong- kong and Canton. It was a barrier which had widened until there seem- xd to be no means of breaking through it Conferences had taken place without result, despite the longing of the people. By his visit to Hongkong Marshal Li had swept the barrier away, and the Chinese rejoiced in the effects ings..

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