FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 1924
HONGKONG AND THE PHILIPPINES.
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR'S IMPRESSIONS.
KINDRED ADMINISTRATIVE PROBLEMS DISCUSSED.
Special "China Mail" Interview With Sir Edward Stubbs.
Smoking a Manila cigar from a souvenir box he received during his visit, His Excellency the Governor yesterday after- noon recounted for a "China Mail" man his interesting experi- ences in the Philippines.
During the interview which he very courteously granted our representative at Government House Sir Edward Stabbs touched upon many topics, not the least interesting for Hong- kong being bullding costs, the illicit arms trade and the opini evil, automatic telephones, town planning and traffic control.
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SOCIAL EVIL.
the journey after all was a plea. sure trip, not an official visit, and Sir Edward had already given a very full account of his travels. 1 HONGKONG Accordingly he thanked Sir Edward for his kindpese and took his leave, with these enthusiastic words still ringing in his ears: "I shall most certainly visit the Philippine again should I have
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KOWLOONDOCK A.D.C.
RAJAH OF-RAJAHPORE AT THE STAR.
On
their
Greatly improved original appearance but still show- Ing a weak patch or two, the Kowloon Dock A.D.C. played
another opportunity a fine coun- MORE QUESTIONS IN THE "Rajah of Rajahpore" to an try, an extremely fine country indeed!"
Official Account.
The official account of His Ex- cellency's visit to Manila is as
follows:--
His Excellency the Governor and Lady Stubbs, accompanied by Captain Neville, Aide-de-Camp, returned from Manila on Wednes- day. Arriving at Manila on Sun- day, 3rd February, His Excellency was met by Colonels Johnston and Langhorne, Aides-de-Camp to the Governor-General, and, on the jetty, by a Guard of Honour pro- department would be largelyvided by the 81st Infantry. After wasted here, for, we cannot.boast inspecting the Guard His Excel- Malacanan Palace where His Ex- the wonderful timbers they have lency and party proceeded to in the Philippines.
cellency was received by Governor. Leonard Wood with whom were the chiefs of the Administration Chief and the "Commanding Gen- and the Admiral Commander-in- eral. A Guard of Honour from the Philippine Constabulary was
Filipino Leaders. in attendance at Malacanan.
Charm of Bagulo That Sir Edward thoroughly enjoyed his holiday was notably plain, Not only was he looking
Visiting the headquarters of very well indeed, but during his chat with, the. "China Mailman the Forestry Department, Sir he more than once spoke in glow-Edward saw a striking collection ing terms of the pleasure the trip of excellent cabinet woods mostly
Filipino mahogany. and given him.
"I had a delightful time," he said, "both in Manila itself and People here also at Baguio. really know very little about Baguio, that charming spot in the hills."
Sir Edward thinks Baguio is more comfortable than many North China places and he feels that once Hongkong people learn more about it they will go there in ever increasing numbera not sim- ply because it is so near to this Colony but also because it is such
delightful holiday resort. "You have an admirable climate there," broke out Sir Edward with enthusiasm. "You get quiet and you get rest. Also you have excellent golf.”
Touching for a moment on the social round, Sir Edward Stubbs said that during his visit he saw some boxing between Filipinos., This was very good and brisk. He also saw a baseball match an, extraordinarily good game, followed by a most enthusiastic crowd. "I appreciated it enor- mously, and Lady Stubba"-be added with a smile "became very excited."
Manila's Elbow Room.
"We should be able to develop a trade here in these woods," said Sir Edward with conviction." They are not only very beautiful
At luncheon on Sunday at and useful but several of them are proof against white ants. Hong- Malacanan, His Excellency met architects the leaders of the Philippine kong builders and
and Quezon,
Genaral would find it well worth while to Legislature, amongst whom was go into the question of importing Mr.
Aguinaldo was also present. In the afternoon His Excellency and Filipino timbers."
Lady Stubbs accompanied the Governor-General and Mrs. Wood to the Manila Polo Club where a game was in progress. To dinner
Cheaper Building Costs? This statement suggested a question to the "China Mail" man. Does your Excellency think," he asked, "that Hongkong could hope
to cheapen building costs by im-in the evening, Governor-General porting materials from the Philip- pines?"
"Hardly," replied Sir Edward. "Houses in the Philippines mostly belong to the bungalow type, and they simply could not stand our typhoons.
Besides the warmer climate there makes conditions more like those existing in Malaya and Ceylon where heavily built houses are not desired."
COMMONS.
LONDON, February 15. In the House of Commons, replying to Viscountess Astot, Mr. C. G. Aminon, Parliamentary Secretary of the Admiralty, stated that the prevalence of venereal diseases among men of the China Squadron was receiving serious consideration by the Admiralty.
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appreciative house at the Star Theatre last night. Mrs. F. J Jenner, the producer, must have had strenuous time drilling the characters and considering the fact, that most of them have never appeared on a theatre stage before, the result of their efforts certainly reflected much credit on the director. The cast, mostly com- posed of young girls, were a little nervous at the beginning, but to- wards the end when the play went with a swing, recovered their coin- posure and with more experience, will overcome that stage concious. ness which is such a trial for
mateurs.
A feature of the production was the brilliant display of costumes.
The Imps' costumes were made by Mrs. Dixon and, the rest of the gorgeous dresses worn by the pretty girls of the chorus were made by the designed and energetic ladies of the Kowloon Docks.
the
Of the chief characters, Mr. A.
batman Duncan, as the Irish whose humour added a livening touch to the play, and Mephisto- pheles, played by Mr. G. White, seemed more at ease on board. Their utterances were distinct, though, the song of the Trish homesick soldier could have. been a little clearer. Miss Doris Puncheon as Nelly O'Neal, was a bewitching leading lady and was deservedly cheered for her sing- ing. Mc. J. C. Brown again played the part of the magnificent Rajah and Mr. C. E. Stewart the Major General.
Viscountess Astor urged the desirability of abolishing the system of regulated prostitution in
Much of the success of the per- and Mrs. Wood had invited a num-Hongkong and other British ports ber of Americans prominent in in this area, as had been done in
formance was due to the natural Manila, these included Admiral the other parts of the East.
Mr. Ammon referred the ques-acting of the diminutive children, and Mrs. Washington, Major-Gen-
dropped out of a shell, especially eral and Mrs. Read, Major-Gen- tioner to the Colonial Secretary-some of whom seemed to have just [Viscountess Nancy Witcher when they accompanied Miss Pearl eral and Mrs. Omar Bundy and Reuter. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Marvel
for Ogilvie, the Goddess of Light, as Plymouth, Sutton Division, is the fairies. No direction was necess Mrs. A. G. Stephen and Miss Astor, Conservative M.P.
first woman M.P. to. sit in the ary with the wee girls. To have Addis were also present at dinner.
Imperial Parliament. An American corrected them in their occasional by birth, she was first married to lapses of memory would have Robert Gould Shaw in 1897 but spoilt the show. obtained a decree of divorce in 1903, and then in 1906 married Viscount Astor, owner of the Observer.]
Visit to Bilibid.
On Monday, 4th February, His Excellency visited Bilibid Prison and was afterward the Guest of the Manila Club, when a large
Arms and Opium. Turning to sterner subjects, the "China Mail" man asked Sir Edward if he thought Hongkong gathering of the British business and the Philippines could co- community sat down to luncheon. operate more closely in suppress-In the afternoon His Excellency Sir Edward was much impressing the arms and the opium evils. and Lady Stubbs were present at ed with Manila, which he describ- Sir Edward thought very little a Garden Party, given by the.. ed as a most interesting cily, more could be done about the members of the Manila Club, at first. Arms were rarely shipped which the British Consul-General Specially he noted the open from Manila itself and when they and Mrs. Harrington were host spaces and the bread streats. The did come from that port they had and hostess. city, he added, struck him as almost invariably been skilfully being very well laid out.
concealed aboard earlier in the voyage.
Asked if he thought Hongkong could learn anything from the
Opium be did not think was a sister city about town-planning, Sir Edward pointed out that very serious problem for the Philippines. Occasionally, he said where we were cramped for space with a smile, they "got some of Manila had "plenty of elbow our opium," but the traffic was
“Town planning is easy enough | kept very well in hand. when you have the ground. But if you have to tear down hills and throw them into the sea as do here you have an immensely harder task."
room."
Manila's Orderly Traffic. "Speaking generally," said the China Mail", man, "would you say that Hongkong has very much to learn from the Philippines, and
vice veras?"
PIRACY PROBLEM.
PATROLS AND UNITIVE MEASURES.
CHAMBER'S
VIEWS.
SHANGHAI, February 14. The Conference of the British Chambers of Commerce in China and of Hongkong passed the following resolutions
Trip to Baguio. On Tuesday morning His Ex-COMMERCE rellency and Lady Stubbs, accom- panied by Colonel Langhorne, and Captain Neville, drove up to. Baguio, the beautiful hill station of the Philippines. In the even- ing they were the guests at the Baguio Country Club, of Briga- dier-General McCoy, Chief Assist ant to the Governor-General, and Mrs. McCoy, after which they an Igurato native witnessed darice,
Our Beller Ronds.
Wednesday was spent in visit Sir Edward replied with an Speaking as a motorist; Sir
epigram. "Primarily," he said, ing various places of interest in Bdward said that the roads in the the Philippines represent an and around Baguio and, on Thura- Philippines were not equal to the agricultural community and a big day, the party returned to very high standard set in Hong-town, while Hongkong represents Manila. kong. They were by no means bad, though, and took the visitor through some very picturesque country.
primarily, a big town and a few Cigar Pactory Visited... suburbs and playgrounds.
"But there is one thing I might Friday's programme included a observe," he added drily. "Traffic visit to the La Insular Factory, control in Manila is unquestion-at the invitation of the President of the factory, Mr. Carrion.
The Conference
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the
The stage effects were remark- ably well done and to Messrs. G.
of execution
the the artistic and A. Duncan goes the credit of scenery, Mr, J. H. Lawrence was a capable musical director.
Besides being producer, Mrs. Jenner taught the children the imps' dances and the crinoline dances. Others behind the scenes who contributed to the success of the performances" were Mrs. Barr, MIS.
Gay- Henderson, Mrs. Cumming, and Mr. David Keith.
CORRESPONDENCE.
EXAMINATIONS.
That this Conference is of Dumerous the opinion that the piracies in Far Eastern waters and [To the Editor of the "China Moil.“T the inability of any Government in China to deal with them calls for immediate action on the part of the foreign Powers. British Government to make im- mediate arrangements with the Chinese, authorities whereby im- mediately a piracy is reported punitive measures may be taken against the pirates by the British navy in the locality where the for-
mer have landed.
The Conference strongly ad-
Sir,In case some anonymous writer should lamentably fail in Teesdale Mr. disappointing urges
assure Nr. Mackintosh, I beg leave to step into the breach and Mackintosh that examinations are out of date-terribly so. The only examinations worthwhile are cross- examinations, as my friend Mr, kind permission, Mr. Editor, for 1 Dovey will agree and with your feel sure you agree with all that
Q. Did you ever get a letter] will allow me to put the following: from Mr. Fletcher on educa tional matters and if so, do you intend to reply to it?
local The system used in examinations will be adopted in this case, plus twenty fire marks for neatness
This country reminded Sir where he spent six years before kong. And traffic control in soming to Hongkong as Governor. Manils is not an easy job, because Bureaux of Science and Forestry. of patrol vessels, especially in the "It reminds me of Ceylon-in they all drive like fury." every way," he said, "first the scenery; then the people and the way they live."
Edward very much of Ceylon, {ably better than it is in Hong visits were also made to the vocates an increase in the number Mr. Mackintosh says, I hope you
On Saturday His Excellency Canton delta, where the frequent and Lady Stubbs accompanied the piracies clearly indicate that the Automatic Telephones.
Governor-General and Mrs. Wood existing patrols are inadequate;
with wireless. Reverting to our representato a Military Tournament which and also furnishing all gunboate tive's question, Sir Edward said was in progress at Fort Mc- 2-That this Conference urges Filipino Constabulary. "Magnificent" was the word he did not think either place Kinley under the direction of the British Government. to give Sir Edward used in describing the could learn much from the other Major-General Omar Bundy, Com-practical effect to their intention
constabulary because conditions were so very manding the Fort McKinley Filipino organized under Governor-Gen- dissimilar. eral Wood's regime to replace the American cavalry. The whole organization looked exceptionally smart for Asiatica”.
HOW
Baseball Match.
to devote the British share of the We might possibly Tactical Division.
¿ Boxer Indemnity to
purposes nnually beneficial to Great Britain teach the Philippines something about road-surfacing but it must
The next afternoon, His Excel- and China, and recommends, pend not be forgotten that their roads
lency and Lady Stubbs witnessed ing the final decision regarding were much longer than ours.
Hongkong could not learn very a base ball match after which allocation, that some portion be disposal of the "When I went to the military
of the tournament the Filipino troops much from the Philippines they accompanied General and placed at the
pressed me immensely as very except, as I say, our police might Mrs. Wood to the Polo Club where educational committee
that they may continue the e-looking men. In addition to learn something in traffic con- they were the guests of Major Chamber of Commerce in order
General and Mrs. Read ut ten the Filipino constabulary there trol."
'Sir Edward had a sudden On Monday afternoon His Ex-grants in aid of British educa are the Filipino scouts who are
China-Courtesy Daily Bulletin. "I might say," he cellency and Lady Stubbs, left tional and medical institutions in also replacitig some of the Ameri-thought.
HE Mr. can troops. These, too, are extra-added, "that the Manila telephone Manila in the Pacific Mall.. s.s.
rdinarily good."
system is very good. Further "President Taft" What struck you meat during more they are introducing the Woods, the American Ambassador
It was stated at the annual meet- your visit?" asked the "China automatic service, a fact which to Japan, and Mrs. Woods, and Hail" man next, "
seems to indicate that it ought Mr. Gilmore, Vice-Governor of Sir Edward thought, for a brief not to be impossible to have the the Philippines, and Mrs: Gilinore ing of the Savings Bank that the also left Manila in the Presi-totel amount standing to the credit second only. "The schools," he system here."
Sir Edward also mentioned that dent Taft." The Governor-Gen- of Glasgow depositors exceeded eplied. That is what I think wtruck me most the number of the automatic system was already eral and the Senior Officers of the £20,000,000, of which over $7,000,000 pchools you see as you pass along partially introduced and appear Naval and Military forces, assem- had been paid in during the the roads. The education systemed to be working very success-bled on the jetty to witness the
the Philippines appears to be fully.
Chance For Hoagkong.
Extremely Fine Country. very complete.
Summing up his impressions of But Sir Edward appears to have the visit, Sit. Edward said that he
been impressed, not simply with
departure.
present year.
Queen Alexandra sont a message of compratilation to Viscount Kmito ford on the succes of his efforts to wise £80,000 for London Hos pital bisions December 31. The in-
about £170,000 stitution will rodotto, ila eskizankodi,
Under the auspices of the thought the Philippines most Natical Institute of Industrial ne department alone, but with interesting place. the whole administration gen- Everywhere he went, he said, Psychology, attempts are to be trades erally, remarking that the depart be was, resaived with extraordin-made to ascertain, for what. ments which came under his ary hospitality, and his only re boys and girls leaving school are
Fir Herbach A. Walker has been tice all seemed to be extra gret wad that he could not stay #rdinarily good. Particularly was longer a remark which recalled physically ang temperamentally appointed renemal manager of the mis interest taken by the Forestry the somewhatTM Importunate fitted, and towards the cost of the
Carnegie United back Department. Sobota “Chins all man to the fact that experiment
although, Sir Edward, Siti rendy Kondo Teisteen are contributing
mirtaay, umight discuss stil AS ther his interesting experiences,
Anticipating the "China Mall" man's impending question, Siri ward Stubbs observed that this
£6,000,
Her
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