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[To the Editor of the China Mail.]
tion.
- SATURDAY, JUNE 14 : 1984.
SIR ROBERT HO TUNG'S VIEWS.
OVERSEAS LEAGUE LUNCHEON SPEECH.
ROUND-TABLE CONFERENCË INTENTIONS,
(Reuter's Servite.)
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LONDON, June 13
Sir Robert Ho Tung was the guest at a luncheon of the Overseas
In time housekeepera began to feel and thus Londoners now have that what they were getting was their first and last opportunity to not of the best; and accordingly, examine this valuable relic which gave ear to the recommendations for so long without knowing it, they have had in their possession, of the servant that a certain com- and which, now they have die pradore could always guarantee covered it, they are going soon to satisfaction. It is not possible to lose!
Sir,-The list of probables for set forth, in the space of this
the English Test Mateli éloven comment, all the tricks that have COMPARISONS. kind in some of of local cricketers in your issue We flatter our given by "one of the best-known since come to light. But one thing"
our conventional is apparent. Only by keeping the comparisons. When we speak of of yesterday is a masterly predic
I would only suggest thut catering entirely under control-a drunken man having made a course which, incidentally, would fair to the brute creation There home the rubber after our appail-League. Sir Emest Birch, presiding, eulogised the spirit of duty
beast of himself," are we, quite My F. T. Mann who brought
require a great deal more super- are not many beasts which drinking defeats at Australia's hands is vision by the harrassed housewife too freely; if they do it is mainly at least due another trial. Should Prevalent among the Chinese.
through ignorance. But the man he and jose" become separated
Sir Robert Ho Tung paid a tribute to the treatment of Chinese in can the wiles of servants be who takes a drop or a gallon too then will be the time to look for British colonies. He admitted the present situation in China was not defeated. This again requires much has no such excuse. We another England skipper:
encouraging but declared on his return he intended to persevere in his steady support for the reputable talk of exceptional brutality as
J. W. H. T. Douglas certainly efforts to arrange a round-table conference. There was no reason why stores, even if-that-means-occa- “savagery, but this is to do the sionally suffering through the savage something less than jus- looks to be out of the running but China should abandon her old excellent traditions. While conforming revenge of a servant deprived of tice. If the savage had been in a the Hon. L. H. Tennyson did not with modern conditions respecting education and civilisation generally,
position to appreciate it, our four do so badly against Armstrong and years' war must have moved him to cynicism. We have a good deal of sympathy, with the small boy who, during the recent Lenten season, expressed dis- these fording offer approval of ings" to Christianise the heathen: Compared with the outrages And now, from a lecture de- perpetrated against bigger ships,vered by Sir William Arbuthnot the latest pirate attack might be Lane to the People's League of
"squeeze.". United effort is the solution.
Latest Piracy.:
SEM|2Cavedena considered unimportant. Instead Health in London, we learn that
of a steamer being sized, some the native who leads a primitive might point out, it was only a existenes is free from diseases launch towing lighters. Such an such as cancer, appendicitis, and attitude cannot be too strongly gastrid ulcers. These, as achieve condemned. What really counts ia ments of our civilisation, àre Ltd not the size of the vessel attacked certainly not much to boast about
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he showed what could be done with he was sure China would continue to maintain the honour of her race. fast bowling Then what about Fender? is bis abundance of BETTER FACILITIES, enterprise to be a handicap against him? The Test Match result will IMPROVING STORM WARN not be published till some time! next week, and meanwhile I would like to hear what other critics have to any
May the better team win!! Enclosing my card,
Yours etc.,
Hongkong, June 14, 1924.
TALENT.
LOCAL AND GENERAL. ·
Newchwang
has declared Quarantine against Canton.
ING SYSTEM.
SHIPMASTERS AND OWNERS ASKED TO CO-OPERATE.
TO BE GOT OFF TO-DAY.
at
It is
The 6S passengers from the 8. Beistan" bave been landed In the Gazette just issued, details Hongkong by the Kowloon Dock are given of a scheme for trans- mitting a summary of meteorolo tug Henry Keswick." gical conditions and weather fore. hoped to get the ship off in higħ casts from the Cape. d'Aguilar water about 6 o'clock this after Radiotelegraph Station to ships at noon. sea In return, ships have been requested to forward their findings to the Observatory.
Number 1 hold (containing tim her is the only one to be plered.
The ship is in a sheltered posi.... This arrangement should certion on Hongkong Chan.
6.B.
but the fact that the British fing
In some places is treated with contempt. Judged
in Surrey," a by this standard all pirate out-
notice has been rages are equally bad.
But the
put up at various points attacks against smaller craft are of vantage reading in part as also bad for another reason. follows:
| tainly augur a still better systern of
storm warnings during the typhoon These are the latest particulars When pirates find that they can Raper. If you wish to enjoy the
Unless it obtainsa certificate, to season. Marconi's have issued a regarding the "Seiston,'* carry out their raids
with beauty of the country, please do commence business within two circular to operators employed on belonging to Messra. H. M. H. impunity they are encouraged to not destroy it by leaving paper months, the Kung Yik Bank, Ltd., ships and the Director of the Nemazee which went ashore yes- attack bigger ships. This point about. The paper that wrapped up will be struck off the Companies Observatory publishes the follow-terday morning whilst neuring the was very strongly made by the your sandwich, the bag that held Register.
{ing notice to mariners :— Chamber of Commerce shortly your bun, the newspaper that you
completion of her voyage Trond" In Shipmasters are earnestly re- Singapore to Hongkong. after the famous "Sui An" piracy have read, the cardboard that cover. A youth of 15 was taken to the quested to co-operate in the fore- addition to timber there were 80 and it is one that should always ed your chocolates, can all be Government Civil Hospital yester casting and storm warning work of bullocks, and 490 pigs aboard. be kept to the fore. The piracy crumpled up and buried. It is day suffering from shock sustained the Royal Observatory, Hongkong. These are still on the ship but will jevil must be tackled; not piece- really no trouble. Do not let your by coming in contact with an by arranging for meteorological be taken off to-day.
meal. but in all its varled aspects. thoughtlessness make the country electric wire at the junction of observations to be made in accord- Not sufficient is it to protect the side untidy. Treat the lanes and Eastern and Third Streets.
ance with the programme given in larger vessels only, important woods and commons as though they
the circular, and transmitted by the though that task is of course;
were part of your garden.
wireless operator without delay. measures must be extended to
The accuracy and utility of the will in- protect the smallest junk sailing
Observatory forecasts under the British flag, for each
noon. In some offices the shock crease in proportion to the number new outrage, however trifling it
was felt but the Royal Observatory of ships co-operating, the accuracy describes the quake as a small of the observations, and the seems, in itself, is yet another blow
local shock which WAS not promptness with which they are West of, Eastern Street (in the to the prestige of our national
despatched. important. emblem and a further incentive to
In the interest of Saiyingpun, and West Point dis- the pirates to the persist in their
shipping, therefore, every master tricts) the Fider-main restrictions evil work. Only by remembering these facts and taking measures accordingly can we ever hope to eradicate piracy in local waters.
Ancestor Worship,~~
Another instance of how people in the Old Country form faulty impressions of the customs of the. Far East is forthcoming from x recent article on "Ancestor Wor- ahip" by W. H. Morris in a weekly paper. This writer says "among the Chinese of to-day even more. drastic steps are taken to get rid of the ghost, the dwelling and all the belongings of the dead man being abandoned." How absurd the statement is will be appreciat- ed by residents in this Colony who know that even without the
housing shortage, out Chinese neighbours have far more com- than to abandon a monsense
So excellent a sentiment
is
Few in Hongkong felt the heartily commended to tourists earthquake that occurred here the world over and Hongkong about four thirty yesterday after- might do worse than take it to
heart.
"
Microscopic THE LATEST parasols, 15 to 18
inches long from
FAD.
%
WATER RESTRICTIONS.
WHY WEST POINT IS CURTAILED.
constant
handle to ferrule, Under the Patents Ordinance possessing a radio-telegraphic are still in force although the rest are said to be the latest dress fad of 1892 Mr. William Kerr, of 15, installation should send observa- of Victoria has had a is England. When open they are Stanley Terrace, Quarry Bay. tions at the hours stated, namely supply of water again for some
An intermittent supply of two
time.
no larger than picture hats, and Engineer, has been granted perat 0300, 0600, 0900 and 2200 are meant to serve much the same mission to use and publish in the G.M.T., and endeavour to make the purpose--just to shade the eyes Colony, for a period of 9 months service as efficient as possible. hours per day to each house is still and cast a charming tint over the from June 12, 1924, an invention It is requested that mercurial necessary and the removal of the face Vanity of vanities, said the for "Improvements in and relating barometers should be used when-restrictions will be governed by preacher, all is vanity.
to steam separators and the like" ever posssible, and that owners what rains we get. At present without prejudice to the Letters should co-operate by supplying. Patent to be granted for the said
To-day's Poem.
Is there for honest Poverty
That hings his head, an' a' that? The coward slave-we pass him
by.".
We dare be poor for a" that! For a' that, an' a' thut,
Our toils obscure an' a' that, The rank is but the guinea's
stamp, The man's the gowd for a' that.
What though on hamely fure we
dine, Wear hoddin grey, an' a' that?
fools their sills, and knaves
their wine,
A man's a man for a' that.. For a' that, an' a' that,
Their tinsel show, ana" that, The honest man, tho' e'er sae poor,
Is king o' men for a' that.
Burns.
WEATHER CALENDAR.
dwelling. In tenements where Gic cubicles and bed-spaces are let out, it is safe to assume that when a habitation becomes vacant because of a death, it will be speedily snapped up. Another passage is a reference to the supposed burning of a dead person's belungings to induce the spirit to go away from this world. A Chinese slang expression about buying unre- deemed pawn pledges answers this statement directly.. That a dead man's property is so often realised 1800. A cold, yet sunshiny morn The China Mail, always be paid to servants. The which really hints that care abould has become the reason of this term
ing. John carried letters to Ambleside.. William stuck peas.
Dorothy Wordsworth.
TRUE.
Idleness is not rest.
SERVANT PROBLEM.
from compradore shous
will
loat gradually
support
and
JUNE 14.
--Dr. Leonard Williams.
SHADOWS BEFORE.
Coming Events Advertisod In The Mail
ENTERTAINMENTS. WONDER. Empire Exhibition "The Silent Voice."
June 14-Coronet Theatre;
China Mail recalls the enterprise be exercised lest a dead man's BOBOKOTO, SATURDAY, June 14. 1851 of the Mutual Store, a European-clothing or bedding is bought. managed concern, which supplied informative to newcomers who One sentence which will be tinned provisions. Although it may ask why the Chinese worship held the double advantage of their tombs is "What still main- European prestige and ability to tains ancestor-worship is filial Reference was made by Mr. buy in the best markets, it piety, rather than hope of gain V. M. Grayburn, speaking as
from the dead." This explains the Chairman at the annual meeting eventually ceased business. We not make up for the other, practice in a nutshell but does of the Peak Residents' Associa also remember the Co-operative inaccuracies, tion, to "difficulties with servants Stores. This concern reached a in obtaining supplies from the
stage when it lost the patronage Peak Store, which refuses to of those interested. Sweeping countenance any commission on allegations were later made that monthly bills, commission which underhand tactics, 'to use is invariably given by compradore stronger term, were used by the brought to light is a community June. 14.-The Star Theatre;" shops." This opens up a wide servants of households which were hut from New Zealand. It has a Holt and Sawyer's" Camille" also
"My Mystery Girl." history of more than usual interest.
June 14 World Theatre; Milestones." June 14- Queen's Theatre; Imperial Violets.
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their ships with at least one good the curtailment is not due to any mercurial barometer, of the Board appreciable shortage but to the of Trade pattern. Very few water in Pokfulum reservoir being Mr. S. Sakurai, local aneroid harameters are satisfac-muddy. If a constant supply is Generally speaking, the turned on, it is very likely that the Japanese athlete, has completed a tory. walk betweei Nagasaki and Index error varies considerably filter-beds serving the district will Aomori, a distance of some 1,500 from time to time, and is seldom become choked. miles in 4 days. He walked a constant throughout the scale. "Typhoon" rains will mitigate little more than 30 miles a day. Moreover their readings are usual against the water in Pokfulum Mr. Sakurai participated in the ly affected by changes of tempera reservoir settling down. Accord- international walking гасе inture though they are supposed to ingly it is almost impossible to Shanghai last year, being placed be' compensated in this respect, predict when the restrictions will eleventh. Mr. Sakurai gave over In every case the readings should be removed, in the, locality con- 50 lectures at important places be followed by the word
cerned. If a constant supply was along his route on walking in "Mercury" if a mercurial barome- permitted now the water from the foreign style. This record break- ter is read, or "Aneroid" if an taps might soon prove unsitable." ing walk for Japan took place aneroid is read. under the auspices of the Osaka Mainichi, which is interested in all kinds of sport
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
CANTON NEWS.
SUN YAT-SEN'S DELEGATE TO SOVIET.
It is very important that a few readings (at least four) of the barometer used for the wireless messages should be taken in Hongkong and forwarded to the Observatory, for comparison with the Obervatory Standard. It is also very important that the read. ings in the radio messages shoul d'i be exactly as read off, without any
It is reported that Dr. Sun Yat- correction whatever, except in the case of ships which have not of the senior Canton officials, to sen has appointed Chow Lo, one ..sent comparison observations
call on M. Karakban at. Peking to the Observatory, Such
Dr. Ralph Ekin Gill has been appointed a member of the Dental Board vice Dr, G. W. McKean.
to
ding is announced: Mr. Frank of mercurial barometers for index
The following forthcoming wed- ships should correst the readings discuss important matters.
Latest news from the East River Ronald Smyth of Vernon and error, and reduce them to 32 region indicate the further retire- Smyth Company to Miss Edith Fahrenheit, sea level, and gravity ment of the pro-Sun Tunauess Mary Gibbons of the Helena May at 45 latitude; using the best troops, necessitating more inter Institute..
Index error available and adding ruption to the Canton-Kowloort the word "corrected" If an aneroid Rajiway.
An addition to the local Dental barometer is used, and no com- register is the name of Dr. Allanparison observations have been Wright Shovelton who is also seat to the Observatory, the read- appointed to serve on the Dentalings should be corrected for index. Board during the absence of Dr. error and reduced to sea level. F. Thompson,
Passengers who sailed by the P. & O. 1.5. "Soudan" yesterday were Mr. Yue Chun-yes, Mr. Ching, Mr. Duff, Mr. Nooroodin, Mr. Tao Huck-tse, Mr. Chang, Miss Caldwell, Mr. L C. Esser, Mr. Garrett, Rey, and Mrs. Caldwell.
BANK'S NEW HOME.
**VICTORIA BUILDING
SCHEME.
"..
DIES IN MOTOR CAR.
CHINESE WHO HAD JUST RETURNED TO COLONY.
While being conveyed in a motor car to St. Paul's Hospital Ng Ying-
of demolition, has been sold by the
Victoria Building, now in course san, aged 68, succumbed yester
day. Chinese syndicate of owners to the Chinese had been ill for some time. According to a Police report, the Banque de Indo-Chine for His residence was stated to be 37. $870,000 or approximately: $60 per square foot.
Des Voeux Road and he had just The price in- cludes taking over, the architects's returned from aboard. new plans from the vendors. Alterations will be made so that In their match with the Club de the new building will meet the
A PAIR OF SINGLETS. Hangkang Baseball Club-will-pro-struction is completed. Occupa- PARCELS BOY AT WM. Recreio at 4.30 this afternoon the requirements of the French bank which will move in as soon as-con- bably be represented byï—
LOCAL BASEBALL.
THIS AFTERNOON'S MATCH.
1
| tion' should be possible in the POWELL'S CHARGED.
avenus of discussion which con- catered for by these European being an example of that type of cerns the welfare of all European stores. Commission being refused, building which every Maori tribe residents in the Colony. The the servants, it is said, did their used to erect for itself as a servant problem has come to be best to prejudice their employers' and which of late years has be ceremonial and council chamber, tolerated by many and it is no minds. Tradition has it that some come so scarce that the New June 16-P.W.D. Offices, three exaggeration to say that these servanta even went to the extent Zealand Government has forbidden lots of Crown land. 3 p.m. Apathetic ones are ahirking their of substituting for the Store its export. This particular hut duty to the community. Praise goods articles of similar brand of the world have been vicing with Sales Rooms, gold and silver Ryan...........Est Base.
despite the fact that the museums June 17.—Lammert Bros, at Wilson .................zed. Base. spring of 1928.
The site has a frontage on A Chinese boy employed by worthy efforts have been made in which had gone bad. Another each other for possession of one, watches, 11 a.m.
Lane (or G. Shank)... Short Stop Queen's Road Central, in heart of Messrs. William Powell, Ltd., to "the past to cope with the problem device was to use, artificial means has been lying in a basement of
COMPANY MEETINOS.
rd Base, the Colony's banking centre, tie up parcels, appeared before Mr. through registration but until in making, to use a trade term, at South Kensington for the last eral meeting of A. S. Watson Co. Hogan
the Victoria and Albert Museum
De Dowrick June 21.-Extraordinary gen-Joyner
Victoria Building was only recent R. E. Lindsell at the Central housekeepers are really roused "puffed cans," or tampering with afteen years. In a few months it Ltd., at Hongkong Hotel, 11.30 C. Shank (or Bradford) (
ly acquired by the Chinese syadi. Magistracy, this morning charged cafe who commenced demolition with stealing a pair of singlets. the existing five per cent. rebate the contents after opening for use. is to be sent back to New Zealand, am.
shortly after purchasejr
The case was adjournedi'i
REMSE. Shank