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CANTON'S ANTI-RED IN MEMORY OF DR. SUN

CAMPAIGN.

OPERATIONS IN THE LUKFUNG DISTRICT.

CHIANG & IRONSIDES.

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YAT-SEN.

OBSERVANCES IN NANKING AND SHANGHAI

Shanghai, Mar. 13. The third anniversary of the death of the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen was celebrated in Nanking yester day at the Central Kuomintang

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

ILLEGAL CANTON

IMPOSTS.

ARREST OF SEAMEN'S UNION

OFFICIALS..

EXTORTION ALLEGED.

According to Chinese reports

TUESDAY,

DUKE OF YORK, CIVIL SERVANT,

WHAT HE LEARNED AT THE AIR MINISTRY.

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"There has lately been amazing increase of vitality in the Civil Service," the Duke of York stated at the Civil Service annual dinner, at which Mr. Winston gunboat lest Canton, with a large Headquarters. There were pre- from Canton, two of the leaders Churchill and Viscount Peel were

It is reported that a Chinese quantity of goodstuffs and military sont most of the Kuomintang of the Chinese Seamen's Union guests. Sir Warren Fisher, Se Commissioners now in the Nation- there were arrested a few days cretary to the Treasury, presided. equipment yesterday, valued at alist capital. Mr. Yu Yu-din ago on a charge of extorting Recalling the period after the several thousands of dollars, to

ofciated at the ceremony, General | monéy from the merchants. War, during which he served in supply the troops now engaged in Tan Yon-kat reading the last will According to the Canton report the Air Ministry, the Duke said operations against the Communists

of the late Kuomintang chief one of the two men is named. that he had a special sympathy, on the East River.

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek was One of the accused is said to be for the Civil Servant. "In order The consignment is destined to

chief of the third branch office of to increase my efficiency," he the headquarters of the Canton among those who attended.

Shanghai celebrated the occa-the Seamen's Union, and the added at least I hope it was for troops on the East River, which Insion at the Foreign Commis- charge against him was that ho that reason I found myself be- elude the 11th Division of Marsioner's Office, with Mr. Quo Tai- extorted from firewood mering moved from one branch to an- shal Li Chai-sum's 4th Nationalist chi officiating at the ceremony. chants twenty conta Dл overy other, rather like a human buff Army and the 5th

Nationalist There were present 1,000 people, hundred bundles of firewood im- glip marked Passed to you for Army, under General Tang Yin- including the Mayor of Greater ported into the city. In Raawer action, please. I wonder whether wah. The latter recently resigned Shanghai, General Chang Ting to the charge, the accused is stated the Chancellor of the Exchequer his post as Chief of the Canton fan, and the Garrison Commander Police Fores to take part in the of. Woosung

to have declared that the money has ever been treated like a buff and Shanghai, auti-"Red" expedition.

General Hsiung · Shi-fal-Nam

so secured will go to the Seamen's slip?" I can assure him that if

tenches one a great deal Union. Chung Pao.

It is known that the 31st Regl ment of the Canton Army now on the East River is engaged in at tacking and clearing out the Com- munists at Hoffung,

FORD CARS FOR THE

R.A.F.

AIR MINISTRY'S EXPLANA- TION OF FOREIGN ORDER.

The "Red" troops now holding Lukfung are said to be former units of General Chang Fat-kwai's Training Corps, which took a pro- minent part during the Communist coup In Canton last December.

Fifty-nine Ford cars and vana Troops of the 32nd Regiment, un-have been delivered recently to the der Heung Hon-ping, are now at Royal Air Force, tacking, Lukfung.

The East River headquarters of the Canton Army claimed the cap Lure of 11oifung on the 1st instant, Kapche on the 3rd instant, an Kitshek on the 4th instant.

"Ironsides", for Nanking? It is reported from Chinese

quarters that the Nanking Go ernment is making preparations to welcome the "Ironside" troops. General Hsieh Yo, one of the leaders of the "Ironside" units, is said to have arrived in Nanking to interview Marsha! Chiang Kai- shek.

The officer leading the "Iron- alde troops on their long march to Nanking is stated to be General Mow Pei-sam, and it is believed that a big detachment of the "Iron- sides" may arrive in Nanking some time this week or early next week: The reports state that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has made up his mind to incorporate the "Ironside" remnants into his Army.

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starters and for oversea duties.

"To the average man in the The second accused is said to be the head of the fifth branch office street, the name "Civil Servant' of the Union. "It appears that recall up a viston of printed forms and red tape. But those who cently many complaints were made by the bean oil and Bundry work or, like myself, have worked goods merchants that this man with them, know that the truth is had succeeded in securing the just the opposite." monopoly of charging loading and "Chancellor on Broadcasting. unloading fees on junks and

Mr. Churchill humorously com- sumpans, as a result of which mer- chants had to pay him consider-monted on the "rules" controlling the introduction of controversial It is stated that the levies im- matter into broadcasting.

were not posed by these men sanctioned officially.

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Upon inquiry at the Air Ministry it was learned that the cars and been ordered for are as Huckn Following the arrest of these It was stated that the Huckstwo men, it is stated that Canton starter, a device for starting aero-

firewood merchants have sent tele engines by rotating the nirscrew grams to the firewood-producing with power from the enr. engine, centres ordering large consign

that there will soon be a drop in Was built round a Ford chassis and ments of wood and it is believed that, since this type of starter, is

the price of the firewood in Canton.

obsolescent, any modifications of British curs to carry out the same duties would have been uneconomic,

Other Fords, were required for vans and ambulances oversen, and some were to replace cars actually in use in oversen units,

It was definitely déclared that the Ministry's policy is to buy British cars. It is understood that Morris cars have in, fact been ordered in large quantities and that the Fords are gradually to be superseded.

Some authorities believe that, at the time the Air Ministry ordered Fords, it would have been impos- sible to obtain Brilish cars capable of giving similar service at any thing approaching the same price. This view is, however, contested by

some motor experts.

Vernacular reports state that General Chang Fat-kwai, the for mer leader of the "Ironside" units in Canton, has resolved to re- sign temporarily from the Army. to take a holiday in Japan. How- ever, as Chang, when in Hankow and Kiukiang, adopted an anti- Japanese palley, it is doubtful if THE the Japanese authorities will allow him to land on Japanese soil.

MOTOR COLLISION QUARREL.

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NEW SHIPS-OLD NAMES.

ADMIRALTY'S POLICY OF

REVIVAL.

The names of the new ships to be laid down this year show that the Admiralty are following the well-established polley of reviving old names.

The cruiser to be built at De- vonport will be named Exeter and will be the fifth of her name. The CHINESE AND INDIAN COME Arst Exeter was built in 1680 and

TO BLOWS.

A quarrel between a Chinese chauffeur and an Indian, near the motor bar stand nt Hill Road, re sulted in the appearance of both men before Mr. R. E. Lindsell this morning. The trouble arose out a motor collision, and, the question of damages not being satisfactorily settled, the men resorted to blows. The Indian, appeared in Court this morning with his head tied up in a bloodstained handkerchief and with his face smeared with dried blood.

After hearing the evidence, the Magistrate bound both men over in a personal bond of $26, and, in nudition, fined, the Indian $6, his Worship expressing the opinion that he was the cause of trouble.

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The eight new destroyers all bear old and honoured names, Acasta is the third of her name and dates from 1797. Achates, dates back to the Armada, and the new ship will be the fifth of her line. Acheron and Active will cach be the seventh, and Ardent the ninth ship of that name. The first Ardent was a French prize captured, appropriately, enough, by the Exeter in 1763, and the name bears many battle honours.

All these five ships will keep alive names which served in the North Sea during the Great War. Perhaps the most interesting re- vival is that of the 600-year-old name of Antony. A ship of this name is mentioned in action with the French in 1417 and another fought at the Armada.

BIG AIR ENGINE DISCOVERY.

SEMI-DIESEL MOTOR TO BURN CRUDE OIL.

It has now become possible to draweaside the veil from a romance of aerial engineering.

For years British experts have been attempting to produce a light aero engine working on the semi- Diesel principle, and burning a cheap crude oil.

One of the biggest items in an aviation company's bill is the cost of the petrol.

To-day it is possible to give general details of a motor running on crude oil at about 4%. a gallon, as compared with aviation petrol at is. dd. a gallon.

650-Horse-Power, This engine has been developed for the Air Ministry by Messrs. William Beardmore and Co.

Known as the "Tornado," and de- veloping 650 h.-p., it is to have its first mid-air trials in the new glant airship R 101, after which it will be tested in an aeroplane.

"We are being broadcast to night," he said, "and unseen mil- lions are listening now. I must tell you quite frankly that I was invited to give an undertaking that nothing that should fall from my lips should partake of the na- iure of political controversy.

"But whereas there are many

good reasons why the Civil Ser vice should not be identified with any political party, it seems to me hope I shall not break the machinery-absolutely idiotic that party controversy should be kept off the wireless organisation.

"Cantroversy is the soul of Bri- Lish life. We have grown great by controversy. We have arrived at higher unity through contro- versy than has ever been arrived at in any country through a rigid and compulsory

uniformity.

really do not see why politicians should not be allowed to express their views through the agency of the broadcasting apparatus. Of edurse they are no longer allowed to do so through the Press. (Laughter).

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MARCH 13, 1928.

STRAITS STEAMER'S EXPERIENCE.

OUT OF CONTROL FOR

FIVE HOURS.:

MEETS A TYPHOON.

Siam, Feb. 28. Owing to bad weather, the 5.8.

Kepong had a terrible experience on her voyage from Singapore to this port, which she reached 48 hours late.

solutely helpless through damage to For a time the Kepong was ab- her steering gear, and but for the fortuitous eircumstance that for a period the storm abated somewhat, there is every reason to believe she would have been lost.

In latitude 7.25 N., longitude 108

E. at 4 a.m., she encountered what can only be characterised as a ty phoon, at most unusual then that in the Gulf, and it was then that her steering gear was damaged.

Steering Gear Carried Away. According to Captain Burton, she left Singapore on Feb. 20 and bad weather was encountered as soon as she passed the Horsburgh Light- house..

Wind and seas increased with con- tinuous rains up til Feb. 24, when the storm rose to its height, the wind backing from N.N.E. to W. und S. W.

During this time the vessel'a starboard boat was badly smashed, the steering gear was carried away and No. 1. derricks broke adrift and were smashed. Even the malthoid roofing of the bridge and aft-houses was blown off by the force of the

wind.

Out of Control.

The ship lay five hours out of control while the steering gear was being repaired, after which the steamer was able to proceed on her, voyage arriving here with a tired and weary crew.

Fortunately there was no loss of

life.

Repairs are being carried out on the steamer while she is lying in port here, and it is expected she will be ready to sail in a day or two.

Experience of the Kistna.

The m.s. Kistna, which arrived in Bangkok on Feb. 27 having left Singapore on Feb. 23, and the good luck to miss the course of the ty phoon and came up to scheduled time.. Captain Wilson said that the vessel rolled very badly after leaving Singapore and an average of about 0% knots was done.

The chief engineer of the Kistna, Mr. Gresswall, stated that, due to the Intense rolling of the vessel, trouble was encountered with the circulating pumps, which drew air The wire reels and got jammed,

"I have a very practical sugges tion to make. It is that one hour Right should be given to poll teal and party controversy on the broadcasting, and that this hour should be divided in accordance with the strength of the parties in any given House of Commons, on the ship rolled off and burst (Prolonged laughter.) After all, through the rails, breaking the Fortunately, the we should only be in competition wooden covers. with the Children's Hour, and usual cargo of kerosine in tins was surely, we have the right to that." not shipped on this trip, otherwise owing to the heavy rolling the ting would have been all smashed,"

Air is first compressed in the cylinder, then, a jet of heavy oll is injected. This vaporises and ignites, and the explosions drive the engine.

The Tornido has eight cylinders. HOW MUCH DO YOU

KNOW?

TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.

Although, in its présent stage, the crile-oil engine is heavier than The following general know- the petrol engine, this is counter-ledge paper, has been taken from balanced to a great extent by the the Daily Express. fact that the oil engine is more economical in fuel.

Further experiments are 'being carried out in the hope of decreas- Ing the weight of the engine.

REORGANISING THE KUOMINTANG.

MARSHAL LI CHAI-SUM'S PROPOSALS.

Shanghai, Mar, 13. The Central Headquarters of the Kuomintang in Nanking has re- ceived a telegram from Marshal Li Chai-sum, in which the Canton

leader recommenda that General The six new submarines are toChan Ming-ahiu, Admiral Chan

appointed Directors of the Kwang-

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Answers, for those who need them, will be found on Page 14 of this issue.

SHIP BLOWN IN TWO.

CARGO OF CALCIUM CARBIDE EXPLODES.

Spalato, Feb. G. A terrific explosion occurred to- day on board the steamer Avala off Sebenico: The Avala was carrying a cargo of calcium carbide, and so The jubilee of what event, of great was the force of the explosion, significance to Africa, is being which occurred at water-level, that commemorated this year!

the ship split in two and All few minutes. 2 What valuable MS. has just been i sank in a

given to Magdalone College, Cam- the crew were saved, with the ex- bridge.

3 What positions are held by the ception of a stoker, who was killed following people: Lord Eustace by the explosion. The master and Percy: Mr. W. C. Bridgeman; two sailors were seriously wounded Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister; Sir from the same cause. Neville Howse; Mr. W. T. Cos graver

4. What are (a)' carnivora, (b)

herbivora?

Who was Socrates, and from! whom is our knowledge of him derived?

In what century was gunpowder firat used in battle in Eurono? 7 Name the author of the following lines, and state to what incident they refer: "Hope for a season bade the worid farewell, And Freedom shrieked as Kosciusko. fell."

8 What were Jachin and Rope? @ What country has been called "the land of "songless birds and acontless flowerst Marshal Li further suggests that 10 Name the two towns in the United Mr. Fan Chi-wuh and five others States which are most noted for

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