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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1930.

TO APPEASE EVIL KWANGSI FORCES "REDS" NOW SHORT

SPIRITS.

MAGISTRATE ON FRAUD AND SUPERSTITION.

to

INTERESTING POINT.

INCREASED.

CAMPAIGN IN SOUTH TO CONTINUE.

DECISIVE VICTORIES OVER "RED" REACTIONARIES.

RAIDS BY KWANGTUNG.

OF FOOD.

GRUESOME STORIES FROM THE

-SWATOW DISTRICT.

YOUNG LAD EXECUTED

Swatow, Apr. 1. The bandits in the Fungshun district, who threatened last year to become formidable, are run- ning short of food. They have recently raided villages in the borders of the Kit-yang district and some in Chong-lok. They have suffered some loss in these ven- tures, and one of the better known

The almost negligible difference between what constitutes fraud. and what is a legitimate proceed. ing in certain matters was pointed out by Mr. Whyte Smith, at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, when A married woman was The Telegraph's correspon charged with obtaining money, dent at Nanning reports that jewellery and clothing to the the forces of General Li Chung-leaders, by name Ku Thai-shun, la value of about $57 by means of a yen have scored decisive reported to have been killed. He trick. The defondant was alleged victories over the Bolshevists first suffered a broken leg, and then General Li Ming-shu. when he was lying with other Previously, the "Red" elements wounded in a house the place was had been holding the western attacked and the house surrounded blocked the Lung Chow and Pak bouring on the Communist area are end of Kwangsi and completely and burnt, with all in it.

The people in the villages neigh- Shick, branches of the West not taking action to protect them- River.

selves. The hunger of the "Red" There was 'constant threat to villages enables them to proceed Nanning while the reactionaries by guile. It is being_suggest- from the Kwangsi. forces were ined to picked people that if a village. control here as all possibility of seizes and hands over the leading retreat to the west was blocked.spirits of the Communist organ- The "Reds" were defeated after fisation, the village will gain

severe fighting. between general amnesty, and the markets 2,000 and 3,000 rifles and military from which it is now shut off will stores being captured.

be reopened to it.

were

have undertaken to appease under certain spirits which maltreating the complainant, but after securing the property she

pawned it.

In reply to his Worship, Inspec- tor Stimson remarked that he did

not

some

think the complainant had expected to get the articles back. He explained that the woman was suffering from some illness and the defendant had promised to "worship the joss" to appease the evil spirit. For this purpose she

Some of the prisoners taken had obtained the valuables men- have been enlisted in the different tioned in the charge. The com-divisions of the present Kwangsi plainant's mother-in-law, on dis- army and it remains to be seen covering the disappearance of the whether they will add to strength or prove its undoing. property, had the defendant

The Kwangsi cause has been arrested.

considerably strengthened by vir

His Worship:-We must

not that, because adopt the attitude we don't believe in this money taken for the purpose is fraudu- lently obtained.

Inspector Stimson-Anybody with common sense might know that what she (defendant) was doing was utterly ridiculous.

His Worship: The defendant is going to say that she simply got this clothing instead of money be cause, I suppose, the complainant hadn't the cash to give her.

Inspector Stimson:-She gave her this jewellery for herself, and defendant pawned it.

Inspector Stimson:-It was not as a fee, but for the defendant to worship to appease the spirit that was troubling the complainant.

successes.

its

these of

Com- tue munication is now opened up with the outside world.

It has now been possible to despatch a political delegation to the north, while revenue has accrued from duties on opium and other goods. It is reported that the first ship ment of opium' gave the Govern- ment revenue of $400,000 and the financial embarrassment has been relieved for the immediate present,

Ironside Advance.

Early in March General Chang Fat-kwei and his Ironsides made a

a

Already two of the leading men have been seized in this way and conveyed to Kit-yang, and it is proposed to send up soldiers, not to fight, but to carry out these pro- posals. They will receive prisoners brought in by repentant villages.

The magistrate of Kit-yang hus. continued to make excellent pro gress in ridding the neighbourhood. of bandits and thieves. His own district is now quiet, and he has. a concurrent semi-military office over three other districts, so that there is prospect at present of an increasingly wide area returning to more normal conditions.

This, however, is doubtless part- ly dependent on wider events, for if the threatened war in the North throws the country again into con- fusion all inland parts tend to feel the reaction.

Gruesome Tales.

One hears gruesome stories of drive for an outlet to the sea incase having taken some Communists hill warfare. The villagers in one order to get the promised aid from are said to have eaten the gall of the north.

was cap.

His Worship:-There is no rea-and Himchow on the Gulf of Tong-

They were able to occupy Pakhoi their victims to increase their own

bravery. son why she should not pawn it if king, and in addition

In another case, a boy of only to getting some 12 years

Was taken. His it was meant simply as a fee. considerable stores were able to father had been an agitator and levy special taxes and secure forced the lad had learnt from him, and loans from former officials and would get up and address crowds rich merchants. The merchants of of villagers. When he the towns in which the Ironsides tured it was argued that if he were were quartered had to provide for sent to the district city he would His Worship: In the last case their entertainment and advance not be executed because of his age, we had, the woman simply want-loan for their protection. ed the jewellery and clothing in Considerable sums were spent in Yet he was felt to be a cause of order to perform the worshipping clothing and equipment for the new to deal with. So the villagers potential danger, and impossible ceremony, and, after the ceremony armies, the merchants recovering filled him themselves. was over, she was to return them, some of their losses by charging

The incident illustrates the kind but, instead of returning them, she high prices. At Limehow the Iron- took them to a pawn shop. In this sides executed a bandit chief who of panic which the fear of Com- ease, it is rather different. There had for long been a source of trou-mination to use every means to manism inspires, and the deter- ble. He was induced to join the suppress it: but it is horrible to Ironsides, given a commission and hear of Our Own Correspondent. then found guilty of secretly con- veying ammunition to the hills. He was promptly executed.

was evidently no intention that the property was to be returned to the complainant. I will remand it for you because that's a legal question on which you might want in take the advice of the law officers.

The case was adjourned for forty-eight hours.

BRICKLAYERS AT VARIANCE.

FEUD STILL CONTINUES AT YAUMATI.

Squeeze was secured by the Iron- sides during their stay, a wealthy customs official paying $30,000.

SON OF FORMER INSPECTOR,

GETS BANK APPOINTMENT IN CHILE.

Threat by Kwangtung.

The Ironsides left for Limchow and Nanning owing to the weak- The many friends of the late Mr. ness of the forces in the latter Alexander Lundie Gordon, who was place. Between 2,000 and 3,000 for some considerable period, In- men were sent from Nanning to spector in the Hongkong Water: clear the Lungchow and Pak Shick Police, will hear with pleasure branches of the West River. that his elder son, Mr. Cadogin Learning of this weakness the Alexander Gordon, has received an Kwangtung troops made a surprise appointment in the Anglo-South advance and threatened Nanning. American Bank in Antofagasta, If the drive had been followed up Chili, for which place he sailed on and Nanning taken it would have March 13 last. TWO MEN BOUND OVER cut off the Kwangsi retreat and

Mr. Gordon was trained in the divided the forces..

head office of the North of Scotland There was an echo of the brick- With the return of the victorious Bank, in Edinburgh, where he layers feud when a Chinese ap- and enlarged army under Generals served for three years. On the peared before Mr. Whyte Smith at Li Chung-yen and Wong Shao- completion of his articles, he was the Kowloon Magistracy this hung from their conquest of the successful in obtaining an appoint- morning on a charge of assaulting "Red", and the Ironside's returnment in the Anglo-South American

He was fined $10, while from the south, the courage and Bark, London. both parties were ordered to sign hopes of the Kwangai clique ap- personal bonds for their future pear to have revived considerably. good behaviour.

another.

During his period of service in London he displayed fine athletic ability, gaining the Premiership. War to Continue.

Cup last year as the best all-round Detective Inspector Fallon in-

London Bank, sportsman in the timated that the fight had been a chow the Kwangtung army

After some fighting near Pan-where there are from 400 to 500 continuance of the trouble which fallen back and the Kwangsi forees

has employees. has arisen among the bricklayers are reported to be advancing of the district. At noon on Satur-wards Pakhot again. Junk and

to-

day, the complainant was walking other cargo vescia have been for- CONTROVERSIAL PLAY in Shanghai Street when he was bidden to take cargo to the west suddenly set upon by the defen- of Pakhoi.

weapons.

AT THE STAR. · dant and others and assaulted. At Nanning the situation is Rulers were apparently used as quiet, but anxiety is caused by air

"YOUNG WOODLEY" TO BE

GIVEN BY THE QUAINTS.. raids. Two acroplanca made a Detective Chan Pui, who was in raid on March 23, with the report- Following numerous requests, the Palice Court at the time, hearded result of twenty killed and many John Van Draten's much discuss police whistles, and, on going to injured. On the following day the ed public school play, "Young the scene, saw the defendant run-streets of the town were deserted Woodley," will be presented at the

and few shops opened. ning away, whilst the complain-

Star Theatre on Wednesday, Aprii With over 20,000 troops at Nan-16, by Mr. R. B. Salisbury's com- ant was blowing a police whistle. ning, a safe rearguard, a replenish-pany. So much controversy took The injuries suffered by the com-ed treasury and another plainant were not serious.

strong place on this play that it was five army at Lauchow, the indications years before the censor would are that the war in the south is pass it. still a long way from being finished.

His Worship-As far as we know, the complainant may be as

On Thursday, April 17, the much at fault as the defendant?

Quaints will present Laddie Cli Detective Inspector Fallon: The French priest who was cap comedy success from the Winter and Stanley Lupino's great musical He may be. He said that ten tured by bandits recently south of Garden Theatre, London, "So This people attacked him. His story is Ho-pho, near Swatow, as reported is Love." about true this time. Of course, he is by our correspondent of Saturday, humour and catchy music.

This play is full of The

a bricklayer and one side is as is Father Waguette. He is being dresses and scenery for the pro- bad as the other. We are trying well treated and it is considered duction are the latest creations our best to break it up.

that his life is not in jeopardy. from London.

Marine Heroes Return with New Loves-Tricks. Just desperately in love- with each other's

sweethearts,

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