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CHANG FAT-KWEI'S FATAL STRIKE RIOT NEW SUBMARINES SHANGHAI POLICE BOXING'S SLUMP IN THE POWER OF THE

REBELLION.

IN MARION,

HOLDS BIG DISTRICT IN HUNAN.

GEN. HO CHIEN “TOO BUSY” TO ATTEND TO HIM.

NANKING'S RUMOURS,

-WORKERS CONFLICT WITH

UNION PICKETS.

OVER 20 CASUALTIES.

Marlon, Oct. 2.

The bitter feeling between the Communist Labour organisers and the anti-Communists in the North Carolina textile, area, where a long

COMING.

"0" CLASS AND FINE

PARENT SHIP.

THE MEDWAY CALLED A "FLOATING BASE.”

DEPARTURE DELAYED.

V

CHANGE

CPT. BARRETT'S RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.

SUCCESSOR NAMED.

Reuter,

HONGKONG.

ASSOCIATION TO LOOK TO. ITS LAURELS.

BRIGHTER OUTLOOK FOR THE

COMING SEASON,

QUESTION OF COLOUR.

PRESIDENT.

TRIAL OF STRENGTH WITH CONGRESS?

A FLEXIBLE TARIFF.

Washington, Oct. 2.

After a long debate, the Senate has adopted the flexible tariff plan. The new plan fixes tariffs át cer. tain rates but allows of alteration

at any time at the instance of the

Tariff Commission..

United Kingdom, has boen" defer- Captain Barrett, who is vell. the end of the present month by the Tariff Commission,

dispute has dragged, on and off, for weeks, which has already re- sulted in several minor incidents, Hankow, Oct. 3.

Information has been received Despite continuous claims, by car to a head to-day when a set- victories against General Chang rion Manufacturing Company's the effect that the departure of the Chiang Kai-shek school, of ous riot occurred outside the Ma-by the local naval authorities to H.M.S. Medway, the new subma- Fat-kwel, it seems that the Iron-cotton mill. It would sides still hold Changteh and

appear that strike rine parent ship, and the "0" from the pickets bo-

were attacked by anti-class of submarines, Shonehow, and the country

Communist workers and that a tween.

It also seems that General Hofierce fight took place in the eircet. red unt!! January 15th..

Two of the strikers were killed Chien is too busy "suppressing and nineteen were injured, five of abandits" to attend to the suppres them so seriously that they are

Meanwhile, it is again reported not expected to live. that considerable bodies of the

The Militin was called out to of March. Kuominchun armies are moving prevent further disorders. towards the border of North The riot followed a new strike Hupeh, under the pretext that on the grounds that the mill famine conditions in Honan and owners were not keeping their Shensi are driving them south- Reuter..

sion of the Ironsides.

2,000 Killed!

Nanking, Oct. 2.

It da unofficially reported that the Ironsides have suffered, some- what heavily in recent engage- ments with forces loyal to Marshal Chiang Kai-shek.

About 2,000 are reported to have been killed, and about 3,000 others disarmed."

Those generals who were expect- ed to throw in their lot with the rebels, have now, it is understood, sent in assurances of loyalty. To the Nationalist Government. Nanking troops have reached Iohang, and it is expected they will follow up the Ironsides.

A large number of troops have embarked in transports at Nan-i king, apparently bound for Canton. -Naval Wireless.

West River Rumours..

Canton, Oct. 2. There is little change to report regarding the latest wär situation as affecting Canton, Rumours about fighting in West River dis tricts are believed to be incorrect; "H.M.S. Cicala je at Wachow and H.M.S. Moorhen in the West River near Sam Shui; had there been any fighting it would surely have been made known by naval wire less.

HMS. Cicala signala from Wuchow that a large number of Cantonese troops arrived, there yesterday, the city having been practically without troops for the last two months.

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LARCENY BY GARRISON TROOPS,

Experimental Trials by Courts Martial

SEVERE PUNISHMENT.

H. E. the Governor has ["agreed that all cases of alleged

larceny by military personnel in the Garrison are to be tried by Courts Martial and not by Civil Courts up to the end of the present year, when the position "will be reconsidered. The necessary instructions te this effect have been issued to the police.

The Telegraph understands that when larceny cases by gar- rison personnel are proved be fore Courts Martial, the offen- ders are to be punished with the greatest severity, regardless of the actual amount of money or the value of the articles stolen.

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These vessels are coming out to the China Station, and the passage will be made via Suez. They are due at Hongkong at about the end

The submarines accompanying the parent ship are the Osiris, Oswald, Otus and Odin. They were originally to have left Home this month and to proceed via South America, This plan has now been changed, and, as stated, the ships will come out via Suez. The "O" class submarines are of the very fatest type, only recently having been launched. They are to replace the "L" class on the

China Station.

GRAPHIC BOTNIA NARRATIVE.

CAPTAIN HAARLAND'S

EXPERIENCES.

VIVID ACCOUNT OF FIVE DAYS' CAPTIVITY.

BRUTAL TREATMENT.

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Shanghal, Oct. 2 The Municipal Council has ac cepted the resignation of Captain E. I. M. Barrett, the Commissioner of Police, who is now in England. Major F, W. Gerrard, a former official of the Indian Police, has

If the Hongkong Boxing Asso the Bill approved by the Senate.. The most important feature of

Shanghal, Sept. 30. ciation is functioning normally,

Propped up in his head and been appointed to succeed him and there is no reason to believe however, le that it restores to Con- feet the idea, his every otherwise, the annual meeting of ress the power now vested in the movement giving vivid, evidence of President to change the duties suffering from his pain-wracked The probable resignation of members should be held before after the necessary investigation body. Capt. Aksel Haarland, the master of the. known in Hongkong by reason of The report upon last season's

It is regarded as certain that e.s. Botnin, haltingly related his Interport cricket activities, activities should make extremely

interesting reading in view of the the action of the Senate in passing to a North-China Daily News re- was forecasted a few days ago.

fact that, no matter what construc. the Bill in that form will preci-porter yesterday the graphic story. few months been in Shanghai Committee, boxing experienced a Legislature, as it is stated that

Major Gerrard has for the past tion may be placed upon it by the pitate a vital trial of strength be of his closest brush with death in 45

tween the President and the years aboard ship making a detailed investigation rather remarkable slump in season President Hoover is anxious to re-dignities suffered on this 64-year- The story of the capture and in- into police methods on behalf of 1928/29. This is the more surtain the powers for the Executive. old skipper and his more youthful the Municipal Council. Only reprising since there can be contiy, Major Gerrard completed doubt that clean sport, which is The majority of the Democrata his report, and it is understood the guarantee of the Association and a group of Independent that the Council has approved his and the justification for its Republicans feel that the powers, recommendations in principle, at the same time requesting him to elaborate on certain of these.

During the period in which Major Gerrard has been engaged upon his report; he has been mak ing a thorough investigation of the whole of the Police Depart ment from the bottom to the top, He has not relied solely upon in- "A Floating Base."

formation given to him but has H.31.S. Medway, the parent ship, made a complete inspection pf all was built by Vickers-Armstrong, latations and police departments.. Ltd., at their Barrow works to fülfil an urgent need for a larger and better-equipped submarine depot and repair ship. The 'Med- way will take the place of the Maidstone, built in 1912, and employed throughout the late War parent ship of "the Flotilla working from Harwich,

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FIRST DIVISION FOOTBALL

First Division Table.

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts, 8 5 12 13 8 11 8 5 0 3 20 18 10 17 41 2 14 8...93.

SUNDERLAND CONCEDE POINT TO EVERTON, In her design and equipment there have been introduced many,

London, Oct. 2. novel features as a result of At Sunderland to-day, in the experience gained during and First Division of the Football aince the Wur. Her resources and League, Sunderland and Everton accommodation are such as to draw, cach side, scoring twiec. make her probably the nost Reuter, spacious and efficient vessel of her kind in any navy, and it is no exaggeration to call her a floating submarine base.

Leeds Submarine service, it need Arsenal hardly be emphasized, is very Wednesday Middlesbro arduous and exacting, and con- Midd ditions on board the vessels are man

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Derby an opportunity for their officers Aston Villa Two members of the United Tex-and men to rest and recuperate Birmingham.. tile Workers' Union were shot dead after a spell of duty. The exis- Everton on the spot,

tence of a ship like the Modway Blackburn obviates a return to base for this

Baby when To-day,

the Newcastle purpose.

parts of the world-China ez the Mediterranean, for instance--it is essential to its mobility to have a properly equipped depot ship.

agreements. The strike pickets conflicted with the workers, and shots were fired."

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The Sheriff and three Deputy- Sheriffs were severely mauled and

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.No signs have yet appeared of sent to hospital-Reuter's Ameri Flotilla may be required in varicus Liverpeld

the troopships supposed to be arriving from the North. In Canton, there is considerable troop movement, large numbers being sent up the West River by the Canton-Samshui Railway, and others to the North River District by the Yuet-Hon Rallway (Canton- Hankow)..

Massing at Shiuhing. Admiral Chan "Chak, Com- mander-in-Chief of the Kwang-

Two monoplanes and three ing about 11.30 a.m. heading for

biplanes were observed this morn-

the West River.

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AMERICA.

ASKED TERMS FOR BROAD.

CAST APPEARANCE!

London, Oct. 2.

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good wishes for the success of the Fremier's mission:

Larger Submarines, The submarines' recently built are more than twice as large as the "E" class of 1914, and probably have twice as many officers and men as the 30 in that type. Con; sequently, the provision for, a gimilar number of boats has to be on a large scale.

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existence, commands an extensive following in Hongkong.

Of the financial results of the series of tournaments held. 1 know nothing beyond observation of empty seats, but the entertain- ment offered was, on occasions, franky disappointing. There must be an explanation, and I think it is to be found in the lack of enter prise shown and disinclination to take the slightest risk

A Grave Omission. Boxing fans find it difficult to forgive the Association for their failure to bring Corp. Duncan, now unfortunately never to fight again, and Jock Creighton to- gether when the opportunity arose. No excuse, in our opinion, can he adequate. The men were here and were willing to fight. If high figures were demanded, the Asso- gation had no reason to worry. With Duncan and Creighton at the head of the bill. the Theatre could have been filled at fancy prices, it necessary. Furthermore, it is fair- ly well known that much higher purses than demanded by these two men have been paid in the past, without, loss, to the or ganisers,

It is to be hoped that the res- ponsible officials will profit by last

and season's experience

tvill realise that the public is not content to pay to see second-raters all the time, or even a greater part

of the time.

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SIR CECIL CLEMENTI IN MANILA

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Staying at Malacanang Palace Until Monday.

GUARD OF HONOUR.

Manila, Oct. 3. His Excellency the Governor Hongkong, Sir ··· Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., arrived in Manila aboard the Empress of Russia this morning.

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A special Guard of Honour met the distingulahed visitor. and escorted him to Mala- canang Palace, the residence of the Governor-General, Mr. Dwight L. Davis.

His Excellency and Lady Clementi are remaining in Manila probably until Monday. when they will leave for Bagulo, where they will be the guests of the Governor-

General at Mansion House, his summer residence Reuter

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in accordance with Anglo-Saxon law, should be vested in Congress

Reuters American Service.

BROTHERS PARTNERS

IN CRIME.

THEFT OF A BOX OF SOAP.

Splendid Prospects.

Happily, the prospects of the coming campaign, are brighter than for some years past. There is a wealth of first-class talent with the: China Squadron, includ- ing a number of the old hands

Brothers appeared before Mr. | with proved reputations.

Great interest will be taken, for T. S. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon instance, in the first appearance of Magistracy this, morning charged Ordinary Seaman Lee, who is young with stealing a box of soap valued yet but promises to follow in the at $8.50 from No. 52, Hau. Wo footsteps of his father and trainer, Street, West Point.

chief officer reads like a tale from a lurid piece of fiction and makes it difficult to believe that it could have happened in a country which haa world recognition and claims to be able to protect foreigners within its confines.

After close confinement with little or, no food for five days, minus his clothing which had been taken to prevent escape, and after having a heavy rock crashed down upon his head and being left for dead under the cross fire of his captors, and his would-be rescuers in a drenching rain in the mist of early morning, Capt. Haarland believes it a miracle that he is alive to-day,

A Fortunate Escape,

He thinks back over the night og his escape with difficulty and during the telling of the events he pauses in wonderment trying to account for his lucky escupe.

All I could see were the fathes of the rifles around me," he said, “I could not tell whether they wore from my friends or enemies. Westerheim was up ahead" some- where with the larger party of pirates. I shouted to him and the crowd around me struck me and fold! me to keep quiet. I thought I would be killed sure. I "didn't" know from. which aide the bullets were coming, but everyone was Bring and I seemed to be in the middle of it).

I shouted again to Westerheim and one of the men near me tried to choke me. I was in my underwear with no shoes, and it was raining heavily. I was tired after five days of little sleep but I tried to fight him back. I shouted again and most of them grow afraid we should be detected.and they left me to run up ahead with the others." But one stayed and he tried to throttle me. I tried to fight him back, but I was no match and I fell to the ground." ***

Hi With Rock.

"Then he picked up a big rock and crashed it down on my head. don't know much about what happened after that. I came to some time later and found I was the famous Tancy Lee. Other The first defendant, who worked in a pool of blood from two holes prominent fighters almost certain for the complainant, was seen, to in my head. How I had escaped to appear in the Hongkong ring give the box of soap to his brother: the full force of the blow I don't

tung Provincial Fleet, is reported Reuter's correspondent aboara to have left for Shiching on the the liner Berengaria, by which Mr.

MR. B. C. HALE ÄTTACKED BY A. B. Rowles, of the Marazion, Sentence of one month's hard know, but I found a bad gash on West River, where there is a large Ramsay MacDonald is travelling to The Medway is 580ft. long by

the light-weight champion of the labour was imposed on the first my left thumb and I think I must concentration of Cantonese troops America, states that as the voyage 85ft, broad, with a loaded draught

Navy; leading Stoker Morrish, not defendant while the second defen have put my hands up when I fell and gunboats.

Mr. B. C. Hale, the manager of to be confused with the Morrises, dant, who had a previous convie down ships and from both continents are 45, and 16ft. respectively in the Messrs. Thos. Cook's Peking office, who fought a draw over tention, was sentenced to three is ending, wireless messages from of 23ft., as compared with 355ft., pouring in, most of these containing Maidstone. In her design special who was assaulted by ricksha rounds with Corpl. Duncan and months' imprisonment.

attention has been paid to protec coolies yesterday; "is the son of Mr. created a sensation recently tion against under-water attack. B. A. Hale, who, after being con- by defeating AB Creighton; The only armament in the ship is nected with fournalism in Devon-A. B. Ewin, late of the Hermes, Mr. Ramany MacDonald is most gratified at receiving these measa-light defensive one, consisting shire and London, came to the Far now on board the Kent; who gain BIG

of two 4in. quick-firing guns and East in 1895. After spending some won the China Fleet middle- four 4in. anti-aircraft guns. In time with the Japan Chronicle Mr. weight championship at Welhaf the Maidstone, there were B. A. Hale catneto, Hongkong in wat recently; Jock Creighton. one 1903 and until a few years ago was of the best Navy men evor aeen on managing editor of the Hongkong the China Station, and others, of Daily Press.

high calibre.

H.31. Cicala procceded to Wuchow yesterday and will be standing by for the present, purely

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precautionary measure ges. to protect foreign interests.-- Our Own Correspondent, ⠀

Governor Dismissed.

Shanghai, Oct. 2. The Central Political Council of the National Government this morning announced the dismissal of General Yu Tso-pei, Civil Governor. and Chairman of the Provincial Council of Kwangsi, on the ground that he is a "Leftiat" sympathiser. The Commander of the 16th Kwangai Division, General Luf Woon-yim, who has 20,000 troops at Wuchow, is appointed the new Governor of Kwangalapokon b

There have been most conflicting

An amusing contrast is provided by a brief message asking Mr. Mac- Donald's terms. for a first and ex- clusive appearance in front of a broadcasting microphone-Reuter.

CUBA SUGAR FIRM'S POSITION.

APPOINTMENT OF EQUITY

· RECEIVER.

New York, Oct. 2.

guns,

Mcöring Facilities,

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A Front Ranker:

"It was morning then. I was all alone. I found a path leading down off the small hill ôn which, we were and I got down as best I could toward a house I saw in the SHANGHAI LAND distance. Then I saw a WOKS

DEAL:

POWER CO. PURCHASES WEEKS & CO. SITE.

I shouted to her but I was so weal; | she didn't hear me.' I had to sit down every fow feet and I knew. I' was badly hurt. I kept shouting to her and finally attracted her attention.

everything they could and I am very grateful them

Then I got down to Halchow and in the Presbyterian Hospital and was treated. But I would like to know where Westerholm 18. “I' bear he is in a temple on a hill and the gang is surrounded. . I hope. ed. hope. he gets out all fight

Mr. B. C. Hale wan educated-In An outstanding feature of the England and joined the London Off-

Shanghai, Oct. 3.

The Kindly Country-folk. Bledway is that a large number of ce of Thos. Cook and Co. He was

"It" la reported that the new She led me to a house in a small More than ordinary interest has submarines can make fast to her in Hongkong from 1920 to 1922 and been aroused, also, by the arrival Power Company which recently village and went to call some mer. at one time. This has been done is well known here. Before his in Hongkong of a professional bought the Municipal electric under When they came they laid me down by providing numerous bollards transfer to Feking he was at the fighter of the highest class in the takings has purchased Messrs. and gave me food and attention. and fairleads on the decks and Company's offices in Shanghai, person of Joe Hall, and I under Weeka and Company's site at the They were fine to me. They did reccodmooring plates in the Japan and Tientsingit

stand that arrangements are in corner of Nanking and Klangse sb'p's side.

Details of the assaul on Mr hand to give him a contest, if it is Roads. The double bottom allows of Halo are given on another page at all possible.

The purchase price is stated to about 2,000 tons of oil fuel being.

Cor his bona fides there cannot be seven lakhs, and it is stated that carried for attached submarines,

[be the slightest question. He Messrs. Wecka' business will be without interfering with the

has a record behind him which liquidated. bears the closest examination. Though he seems to have allowed. himself to go to aced" to some extent; he is only 23 years of agó, and is still capable of returning, to the front rank. His past may be judged from the fact that he fought and defeated Sid Ferris, who only a few months ago was (Continued on Page 18)

The Cuba Sugar Cane Corpora-vessel's own fuel capacity. Large

reports regarding the loyalty of tion, the largest producers of raw quantities of lubricating oil and Lul Woon-yim, the new Governor sugar in Cuba, with assets totall- fresh and d'atilled water can also to the Central Government."

ing over $110,000,000, went into be carried for the use of the A foreign correspondentat Wuchow says that Lui Woon-yim, the hands of an equity receiver flotillas. on the evening of September here yesterday,

80th raided the home of the The Corporation's President, Secretary for Foreign Affairs at Colonel John R. Simpson, was Op- Wuchow, we ?

pointed the receiverReuters Bus (Contínued on Page 7.) "American Services,

Stores and Personnel.

The storerooms of the new ship. present many objects of Interest. (Continued on Page 7)

PRINCESS ROYAL.

LATEST BULLETIN SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.

London, Oct. 2.

A bulletin “issued to-day states that the condition of the Princess Royal has improved Reuter

AMBASSADOR RESIGNS:-

Madrid, Oct. 2. The American Ambassador, Mr. Ogden H. Hammond, has resigned.

Reuter

The rock he hit me with was Just a little smaller than a football and I think it is a miracle that I was not- killed":"butright. :- Hà thought I was and he left me for dead

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