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London, Sept. 27. |CHAN CHAI-TONG SUSPECTED Mr. Arthur Henderson, the

TO BE 'ANTI-CHIANG. Foreign Secretary, and: M. Dovgalevsky, Soviet Ambassador to Paris, who has been appointed to diacusa, the procedure for the IRONSIDE MOVEMENTS. resumption of diplomatie relations between the British and Soviet Governments, donversed for ap Foreign Office to-day. proximately two hours at the

London, Sept. 28. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the Prime Minister, has sailed for the United States aboard the Cunard liner Berengaria. He was given an amazingly in enthusiastic send off.

His Majesty the King last night addressed a Message to the Prime Minister as follows:

"On the eve of your journey, I wish you Godspeed. It is a departure that must be sur- rounded with good wishes for It is a contribution to those happy relations between two great peoples, which must be an article of faith among all men of goodwill."

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Premier's Reply. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald replied: "With my humble duty to Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for Your Majesty's gracious and kindly thought In sending me good wishes for my journey, which indeed I trust will be a fruitful innova- tion."

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Shanghai, Sept. 27.

ON “WIFE.”

STARTLING INCIDENT AT

WEST POINT,

NEGLECTED CHILDREN

Charged with slashing his wife with a chopper, at West Point yes- terday, a coolie admitted the act, and told Mr. E. W. Hamilton to-day that his wife was addicted to

gambling, going out night after night and neglecting their two young children,

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VILLAGE ELDERS IRE “AROUSED,

TROOPS SEIZE 30 MEN AND EXECUTE THEM.

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From the Office Butts,

A reader says he's noticed that Might we suggest that the next our taxi drivers stick up för each Imperial Conference on Fongi ba other when the police are on their held at the Hongkong City Hall?, track Rallying round the good old flag, as it were.

The road-repairing season will doon be in full swing, Sufficient A local contemporary, in a share unto the day is the upheaval market review, refers to Provi- thereof. dence. Probably something in which investors may put their If the Grol's new Ilnatype can do the work of twenty compositors, the Government will be able to release at least nineteen convicts

To the Legislative Council mem

bors

trust

CONCERTED ACTION

Tal Yuan landed at Taikoo," Inspector Bloor, said that was It is reported that a great num-the explanation he had had from

Swatow, Sept. 29." says a heading in one of our con- ber of Chang Fat-kwei's troops the defendant, but the woman, who

The military in the Kityang dis-launching of another impossible temporaries. This looks like the

Wireless, have turned again him.-Naval was now in Hospital, suffering trict are making a concerted move fishing story.

from a cut across the neck, denied on the Communists who have been that she was the man's wife..

He appeared to have met her in active In the neighbouring district the street, presumably returning of Fungshun since the spring of from an overnight game at cards, which he suddenly picked up from and slashed her with a chopper the year. the nearest street stall, t

that the conversation had resulted It was later announced officially

agreement upon the Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang, whose list of subjects

name has been associated with tied - by negotiation resumption of full diplomatic Chang Fat-kwel's ravolt, is said relations, including the exchange with the "Ironsides" and to wage to be undecided whether to join of Ambassadors.

Mr. Henderson has also been a final struggle with Marshal dealing with important Anglo Chiang Kai-shek for the centrol of Chinese matters, and it is under-the Central Government, or to sit stood that an agreement has prac-on the fence. tically been reached between the It is predicted that if either British Government and the Feng Yu-halang or Marshal Yen National Government of China as Hsi-shan will join in the "rebel- regards the procedure for dealing | Hon," strife will involve the whole with the claims of British nation-of China. ala at Chinking, arising from incidents in 1927 when the "small residue of the foreign population was obliged to live on bulks and launches owing to the fact that the British, Concession was "en tirely occupied by Chinese troops.

One Chinese and one British Commissioner will be appointed to deal with the matter. Reuter,

RIVER STEAMER MISHAP

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald also "TUNG ON" COLLIDES WITH

tolegraphed to Ottawa thanking

Mr. Mackenzie King, the Premier of the Canadian Government, for the arrangement made for his visit to Canada.

Narrowing Atlantic, There were inost remarkable ocenes at Waterlee Station," the terminus of the Southern Railway, last night when Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, accompanied by Miss Ishbet MacDonald and members of his party, boarded the 8.20 p.m. boat-train for Southampton.

"I am off in the hope of being able to so something to narrow the Atlantic," said the Premier, in the course of a.brief interview which he accorded to Pressman on the platform,

TRADING JUNK.

ONE MAN DROWNED.

On her way down from Canton last night, the s.8. Tung On collided with a trading jank in the vicinity of Capsuimun. The junk was struck amidships, the impact throwing three Chinese on Junk into the water.

the

to have a Pan Fu' o trouble

The ex-Premier of China sooms

"Izaak:"As far as we know,

.

Trudge.it.

The unofficials strong against The budget

They judge it

And smudge it,

In the ribs they cruelly nudge.

But did you think that they

I could Hudge it?

What a hope!"

Yawning is beneficial to the

The Sai Kung road is to enable It is not yet clear whether this wealthy Kowloonites to live at an alovation. The Government seems Defendant in Court reiterated movement has relation to the determined that even Kowloon that the woman was his wife, and wider movements reported against should have its pique. asked how his two bables were to the force further north under Tou be cared for, with the woman in Hospital and he in the Gaol. He and Mo, nor whether it may react the only objection to catching big health, according to a scientist. asked for a small-bail, as he was on the bandits in Mal-yen (Kafsh in Hongkong is the price Good news for Hongkong Civil anxious to get back to his children,

per catty one has to payl

Servants! ying) who still apparently holdi His Worship decided, in fixing a

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cording to some reports, has noted the previous case of a coolie

remand, to allow bail in a personal the three missionaries of the The trouble Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang, ac bond of $50. His Worship recall.

Basel Mission.

with modern 2 a high respect for the fighting who had been let out on a promise

life is that the The movement has, however, the steering wheel quality of the "Ironsides," and to pay a dollar fine, and that pro inevitable. doubts the ability of the young mise had been kept. "I still have

result of engaging has become the extremist leader, Chang Fat-kwel hopes in human nature," his Wor- and, if successful, scattering the family circle. It is plain, however, Marshal Feng ship smilingly added. Yu-hsiang is not on good terms

group in this 'district, and making

ᄆᄆ any pressure in other parts thement dentist in The Govern- with the National Government, which owes him the huge sum of

more effective.

The troops are to devote his $20,000,000, which sum was 25-

being. signed to him at the recent dis-

sent by at least three roads, services to bandment conference.

in an attempt to block some of the officials whose more obvious lines of retreat below £400

salaries are

Those which have gone to Thongyear. These khang have taken rigorous action Cadets get all have been. in villages where Communists the luck!

Golden Opportunity.

The disbandment of the Kuomin- chun has not been carried out and

Marshal-Feng Yu-hsiang is shrewd enough to see an opportunity in the present situation of getting his $20,000,000,

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek can- not declare war upon Marshal Feng because powerful leader, Marshal Yen Hsi- there is another shan, who is in more or less the same position. The two are up doubtedly working together.

Kuominchun Mobilization, Life-belts were thrown from the Tung, On, and the boats

General Sun Liang-sing, the were Commander of the Firat Division lowored. Two of the three per- of the Kuominchun, is already sons struggling in the water were moving his troops from Central rescued, but the third man, was Honan to the Honan-Hupeh, bor not see again.

der, ostensibly on account of the The Tung On returned to Hong-famine in. Honan. kong with the rescued persons and

Sun Llang sing says his army other passengers transferred will have to fight: for existence, He went on to emphasise once from the junk, which was in and his movement is in connexion more that he did not expect that more or less water-logged condi-with an endeavour to find food for. his visit to President Hoover tion. The crew, however, remain his troops. Observers, however, in Washington would lead to cd on the boat to ball the water spectacular developments as the result of continued negotiations,

Ending the Deadlock.

Mr. MacDonald pointed out that before any real progress in naval disarmament was possible, it would be necessary for London and Washington to devise a means of terminating the deadlock between them' which has arisen at the Naval Disarmament Conference at Geneva in 1927.

He said he much wanted to see President Hoover and other lead- ing American public men 28 90 much work, quite apart from the direction of naval disarmament, required to be done in co-operation: between Great Britain and the United States.

out,

The passenger who is now be lieved to have been drowned is a shipping runner, who lived No. 6, Eastern Street.

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The junk was on its way from Hongkong to Mochow with pas- sengers and a general cargo when the collision occurred.

WOMAN KILLED BY MOTOR,

POLICE SEARCH FOR THE DRIVER.

entertain another view and say. that Sun Liang-sing may join wäh the insurgents."

Canton Tension.

Canton, Sept. 27. here regarding the movements of Little news can be gathered General Chang Fat-kwel and his fronsides, who are reported to be

KOWLOON TONG:

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tenders for completion of works

"The "Government is inviting

near the Kowloon Tong Estate. The works provide for the exten- alon of 100 ft. road on northern boundary of estate together with forming of playing field area at water hole on railway reserve area N. W. corner of eatate; filling in and construction of a calvert to the NE, of estate together with any other contingent works,

Tenders are also being invited for the extending and forming to proper grades

and camber Chatham Road between Hung Hom and Shek Shan; surplus material being deposited at Hung Hom opposite railway garages, head of Lo Lung Hang. Hok Un and N.E. of ML. 90 togather with all neces sary drainage channels and other contingent work.

ALLEGED OPIUM SMUGGLING.

THIS MORNING,

0.0 Threat to Burn.

We give our readers ono The quality of this action is guess as to tha difficult to estimate. It appears future name of that going up the valley which the the Saiku18. sional headquarters, and where Communists had made an occa Road. the villagers had been compelled more or less to throw, in their lot with them, the troops found the stern orders that unless the in- villages deserted. They issued habitants returned, they would burn the villages.

folk to return

The village elders persuaded the thought to be a safe conduct; but under what they the military picked out some thirty odd of the most vigorous of the men and carried them off as prisoners. They then subjected them to rigorous examination, which includes beating and other means of extracting information.

The village elders sought to get

口口

Proud Parent: What kind

of a man is this fance of yours?

Prudence (his daughter) Well, he says he has always

ented a homema

Proud Parent: That acids good,

Prudence: And he like our's

very much.

How dare an unofficial,

Make suggestions prejudicial,.

When he's but a superflefal Sort of creature?"

He should never criticise, Nor presume that he is wise,

Officinis deny that there's been any delay over the Shing Mun scheme. Of course, not; only arrested progress.

· ព It would be a good thing for:: some husbands if their wives were suficiently superstitious to give up bridge because it's unlucky to hold- thirteen carda

It would seem

that the Iron

sides are not so

rusty after all

Inmates of Victoria Gaol realise with pleasure that the new lino- type will save time.

Newspaper Heading:"Official For that's solely an official's we find this does not refer to sorce Water Figures." On examitiation private feature,' pentr we saw at Castle Peak inst

He should have no doubt what-

ever, t

That the Government is clever, And it rarely, if not never Makes a blunder. For though he may know beet, To get it off his chest,

Is as futile as to try and ston

the thunder! WRE

Sunday.

ភ ព Army officers will adon ba sharpening up their Spurs for the dancing season,

Some people think the amaf- gamation of the two Electric Com- panies would solve the Colony's currency problem.

We understand that in view of

them out by going guarantee for. Judging by Mr. Hamilton's SHIP COMPRADORE CHARGED them, but this was refused, the remarks on Wednesday, the local

officer angrily asking if they equivalent of the advice attributed the language difficulty, Mr. Ram thought he was afraid to take to Melba would seem to be

"Sling 'em muck!”- action because their clan was a strong one.

In the Anjou opium case, which Hamilton to-day, the girl and the again came before Mr. E. W. woman originally implicated as carriers, were discharged upon the

Prisoners Executed. Over ten of the prisoners were

ed in great distress to get off the

The Goverment complaing that it can't make bricks without straw. What about placing a few con-

say MacDonald is taking his oma Interrupter with him to America.

If many more doctors leave the Government service, we shall have:

marching south with Canton as case being, proceeded with against then executed. The eldera return tracts with the Cement Company to term them medi-goes.

obdurate, broke out in what must remainder, and, finding the officer have been a desperation of anger, saying that If he executed those who were left, they would return with the whole village and he could execute the lot!

movement,

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the mudera newspaper. Which the pamphlet was the cooval of According to a contemporary,

reminds us that the steam engine was also coeval with a lot of other

hot air.

Thanks to Unofficial opposition, the Salkung Road will not be one-way thoroughfare.

their objective.

the compradore of the ship. Many rumours are abroad, but in all cases confirmation is en- have hired the carriers to smuggle The compradore is alleged to tirely lacking. There is un- contraband opium ashore, a pre doubtedly a slight nervous ten- cedure which the Revenue Depart sion in official circles, but no signs ment regard as serious.. of anything amounting to a panic. The case against the compradore General Chan Chai-tong, Milt was again adjourned until Wed- The police are endeavouring to ary Governor of Kwantung and nekday.

The Chinese who attempted to. locate an unidentified motor vehicle, Commander-in-Chief of the Canton

Notwithstanding this protest, commit suicide by swallowing a which, after running over an old garrison, is said to look upon for the easier situation to-day. Mutual Understanding. Chinese woman, named Yip Tai, General Chang Fat-kwei with a

the officer executed the whole chopstick was nearly tickled to The coming visit of Mr. Sun Fo, group next morning. What does death. If this desire was to become drove off without rendering assis.cellency. General Chan Ming-shu tionaliat Government in Nanking, there were any real leaders of the at Paak Tal Street, Kowloon City, not friendly eye, whereas His Ex-Minister of Railways of the Na- not appear is whether among them fact, mutual understanding and tance..

Civil Governor of Kwangtung, Is who is due in Canton shortly, Is confidence was essential Ho The woman was found by the well known to be a staunch sup expected to do much to restore ventured to think that personal police lying dead from a fractured porter of President Chan Kai the confidence of the population. acquaintance and friendship was skull" and

The action, however, may but be other injuries, in Shek and the Central Government Mr. Sun Fo passed through Hong incilental to a real attempt to most likely to lead to that mutual the street sometime after the ncci in Nanking, anderstanding and confidence be- dent. The body was removed to

kong recently, and is at present root out the evil from the district, tween nationa,

the Kowloon Hospital."

Rumour further has it that staying in the Chung Chan Model and there is not sufficient Informa General Chan Chal-tong and District pear Kongmoon.

tion to make a complete judgment General Chan Ming-shu have

on the matter. never been on the best of terma.

Trpops Arrive.

Reported Fall of City. Business Normal

A Jarge Chinese vessel, the 8.5. Chiang Loe, of the Ching Kee There is a circumstantial re Business continues normal. Navigation Company, arrived in port that the city of Shanghang, Central Bank notes have picked port on Wednesday evening with a over the border in Kukien, has up another point and are quoted considerable number of troops new actually fallon to Tau and Mo.

whilst all retail on board. Gen

Ten days ago, the Communist Shops they are taken at ace The troops came ashore during villagers surrounding the city are value. The run on the Central the night, though it has not been said to have attacked it, but fail Bank appears to be over for the possible to ascertain where they ed to get fo. present and the large crowd have been stationed, nor where

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald was accorded A wildly enthusiastic

TENDERS.

send-off from his supporters at GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS Waterloo and there were also present leading members of other political parties to wish him Buccoss-Router..

NEW HOUSE, FOR SHING MUN VILLAGERS.

The Gazette.notifies that the following tenders: Government has accepted the

The Royal Observatory reports that an anticyclone is situated in A weaker anticyclone extends from where to the east of Tokyo. Tongking to the Yangtsze. A de- pression is crossing South Man churia on an easterly track, and a type houses for rehabitation of day! typhoon is about 300 miles east of Shing Man villagers at Kom Tin, North Formosa, moying north- Mr. Man Gang, $10,783.50 for notification to the effect that all westwarda. The forecast til noon Boundary Street, forming toad by Government taxes may be paid fe:East or variable winds, mo- covering of nullah West of No. 8 in Central Bank Notes and this derate; fair.

Railway Bridge; :

is no doubt largely responsible"

The Government have issued a

Messrs. Lee Fat & Co., $6,870 for which collected there during the the vessel came from, though pound of the Mennonite Baptist

The report says that the com construction of large and small lost two days, was not there to some say he sailed from Chefoo. Mission outside the olty was

Our Own Correspondent, «** Canton Reinforcement,

Shanghal, Sept. 27 Further reinforcements are to

ued on Page 7.E

burnt Now It is sald that a wire lim boen received to the effect that the city has fallen to the troops of Tou and Me, and that the defending forces have left the place Our Gen Correspondant.

such legendary words, Eine feathers and birds, As a simile often are quoted. Will our Chlef of Police, Emulate ancient Greece, Now a change of his title

voted?

A heimet with plume, Breast-plate if there's room; Laced calves, and a robe flow- We won't even quarrel If his brow wears & lauref; Though it means cutting branches off daily!!

[According to the official view-

Several local dentists were point, the Salkung Road will provide yesterday interested and envious Kowloon people with access to their spectators of the cement alling- own Peak District) = body and, ramming operations on the When Kowloon has its Peak old Hongkong Hotel site. A And reaches heights more 100

cooling

At the M.CL cinema perform

coloured film showing fishes in the China Sea will be shown. We understand, that this is not intended as a contradiction

the local

who believes

No more will Hongkong speak. In terms of scorn and fooling.ance, For high up on the heights, Mid sylvan ridgen grassy, will surdy be more classy,

residential site

But, the coolness of the climate

If there ain't ne tram and cable! May prove ad empty fable They'll surely have to climb.it,

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It was stated during the Budget debate that Government officials don't like the Gaol Because of to association with hard labour

we presume,

he caught the only, on the other Sunday,

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It In to be hoped that politics in Austria will now take a more Schober ture //

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Horace: Yes,

ear to

for the Press. All you have. An to take the

letters of the mo then in convenient,