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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1924.
HONGKONG AND TYPHOONS-
PRATAS
SHOAL WIRELESS STATION.
CHINESE ADMIRALTY'S OFFER.
Latest Turn To Protracted Negotiations.
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This Chinese Admiralty is prepared itself to install wireless equipment on the Pratas Shoal and to appoint a staff. This is the latest turn given to the protracted negotiations between the Hongkong and Chinese Governments with regard to the establish-- ment of a wireless and observing Installation for giving the Colony early information about typhoons. The information is contained in a letter written by Sir Francis Aglen, Inspector General of Chinese Customa, to the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, Below will be found a resumé of this letter and 'n recapitulation of some of the most important points in the negotiations.
THE CHINA MAIL.
MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL.
"The New Wellington."
NAVY LEAGUE.
CONCERT IN PLACE
77% OF BALL
"SOME TELLING FIGURES:
WELSH NOTES.
SOME COMMENTS ON OUR MINES,
[By Ap Rhys.}
A Yew weeks ago, writing under It may be a matter of regret to the heading of "Our Mines," I some that the Navy League have dealt with the dependence on the not decided to hold another Ball well-being of the coal industry of this year, but the success which at industries and, indirectly, trades tended the work of those respon- and professions in Wales; and sible for the" arrangements fast | referred to 'recent statements of year is surely guarantee enough prominent Labour leaders which for all who wish to spead Nelson's went to show that they considered Day in an enjoyable and be the time ripe for nationalisation fitting manner.
of mines. Since then events have. The concert, which has been moved rapidly and it is interesting arranged for Monday evening, to note, now that the Government gives promise of being as CD is more or less on trial, that they joyable a social gathering as the are making nationalisation one, of Bali last year and only a glance the leading issues. One is led to through the names of the artistes believe that the nationalisation of taking part is needed for as mines will be one of the first surances as to the quality of the measures of a Socialist Govern- fare provided. As regards thement with a majority, Flag Day, it goes without saying.
$110,000 was voted in the Legis-COMMERCE AND FINANCE.that with such an object its lative Council a few weeks ago. It, is fitted with wireless, search- lights and all facilities for first aid.
This
COTTON MARKET.
assured.
who
The value of the Pratas Shoal | us relieving ship in readiness for as an observing station is that it the time when the wireless and is situated just at the point where meteorological station was estab- typhoons most commonly change lished. This was the tug for the their course. The storms affecting first year's work on which, Hongkong come from the East
As so many of us have, directly pussing in the neighbourhood of
success in a large port like this is for indirectly been dependent at the Philippines or between these
some time on the coal industry-for islands and Formosa. As was
A "China Mail" representative our livelihood and have others stated by the Chamber of Com-
bound to us by varying ties who It may be that the Govern-
called this morning on merce when they first asked for ment's intention in pressing on Cotton and "Yarn Brokers, in their orary secretary
Messrs. Polishwalls and Kotwall, Mr. L. M. Whyte, the honeyet are, I do not think that an the provision of such a station for with the construction of this report of October 17 state:-
and treasurer, examination on economic lines of the benefit of shipping in South vessel is in order that the erection
found him convinced of the success nationalisation mines, with parti China generally, typhoons often of the station may not be delayed 15th ult. per Sado Maru. had come forward to help and all ments, will be out of place in this Our hat report, was dated the of Monday's undertaking. Workers cular reference to past expert- change their track on entering the through any difficulty as to com- China Sea and unless the Observa-munication with a base.
In the early part of this interval, arrangements were complete. All column. tories receive wireless messages appeared to be one of the chief our market continued its monoton that remained was for the public
Whilst admitting that conditiona from ships in the vicinity doubt difficulties feared by the Chinese dullness, but a sudden demand to lend their support. Mr. Whyte affecting the industry in Russia often exists as to the new course Government and Sir Francis Aglen impetus, resulting in a rise of $1 being a considerable increase in absolutely analagous to those in frani Yunnan gave a much-needed was hopeful of one of the results and Germany may not be which it is likely to enter the active assistance of the Hongkong bates changing hands, both spol since the appeal of the Hon. Sir may eliminate types of waste (e.g. of the atorm and as to the area at in his letter, emphasises that the to $3 per bale with about 3,600 membership: for although member-Britain; though they have proved
Government would be required in
ship had increased considerably, in many respects how the State the tending of the station.
At the close, however, a quieler Henry Pollock at the meeting held the wasteful practice of leaving Following is a resume of the tone prevails, owing to decline-of-at the City Hall in April of this year. unworked coal as barriers between letter from the Inspector Gereral American cotton.
Mr. Whyte did not think that the adjacent mines.) I cannot see of Customs :--
how the striking examples of the nationalisation of mines which we have in these countries, can be said to demonstrate anything other than the unpreparedness of indus- ry for such drastic alterations at Government its due, we have to présent. To give the German
admit its business aptitude; but the German State mines never showed such good results as the capitalist mines in that country. They were more of a liability than as asset and were condemned by Mr. Robert Smillie and Mr. Alfred Onions, of the British Miners Federation, after a special investi- gation,
coast.
Chinese Offer Help.
and to arrive."
In Bombay, there has been a League was yet receiving the sbary fall, influenced to
support it should do in this extent by a lower Rupee exchange. important outpost of the Empire.
Home
At the time that the scheme was. first mooted, the Chinese Govern ment indicated their willingness to erect such a station but as after a
Gist of Letter. number of years they had not moved in the matter it was con- Chinese Admiralty is able and Sir Francis states that the sidered that the importance of the willing to establish on the Pratas scheme called for the adoption of Shoal a Wireless Equipment cap.Les aplar whereby the station could able of sending out messages be erected by funds other than within 400 to 900 miles radius marked by dullness and derlining those provided by China and that according to day or night atmos- prices, but, latterly, a recovery, is endeavours should be made to get pheric conditions; that it is willing reported with a rise of Tx, 2.
lease of the Shoal from the to erect quarters and to appoint a Chinese Government.
The attitude of the Government at that time (September 1923) was expressed by Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, then Colonial Secretary, who said:
Unsold stocks, 3,600 boles. -Bargains in Chinese lands, 3,000
Shanghai :-This market
was
Japanese YarnAn uncertain
staff consisting of a Naval Officer tone has prevailed in this section, in charge who will take ordinary and a decline of $4 per hale is to meteorological readings and he noted, number of wireless operators.
Results Of Efforts
Mr. Whyte gave the "China Mail" man some interesting figures showing the extent of the League's work. Grants were made for education and advancement of 1,377 children of seamen, who lost their lives or who became per manently incapacitated by reason of the Great War.
the University.
The total sum expended lo this Quotation as below -500 bales manner was over twenty five It would be necessary; writes Nasaki No. 90s. $261/268: 100 thousand pounds. Practically all Sir Francia, to rely on the active les Nagasaki No. 10%, you of the 988 who had completed "The important fact emerges assistance of the
Hpiser No. 168. $245; 3.Horses their education were making good Hongkong that the Government of Hong. Government with regard to the No. 20s. $248: 1,000 bules Yellow and had either obtained good kong, waiving the troublesome tending of the station and he No. 20% $255/248 Set Posts or entrance scholarships to question of contributions of wondered if an arrangement could $20: Blue Fish No. 20, $260;sion exists as to the objects of the
No. 108, $209: Setsu No. 20a, other authorities which might be come to for the setting apart Blue Fish No. 12, $239. benefit from the establishment of a vessel for the use of the of a wireless and meteorological observing station on the Pratas Shoal, is willing to provide the necessary funds, us and means can be found for carrying the project into effect."
station and for it to be placed at the disposal of the Kowloon Com- missioner of Customs who by an arrangement with the Chinese Admiralty could be entrusted with the direction of base operations.
Mr. Fletcher added that the It is here that the matter now Hongkong Government had rests and a "China Mail" repre- accepted a suggestion by the sentative who made enquiries at Chamber of Commerce that the the Colonial Secretary's office was rescue tug which was being pro-informed that the offer had been' "vided for the Harbour for use in received by the Government and it typhoon weather should be so con- was for the Chinese Government structed as to be capable of acting to move in the matter.
FLAG DAY.
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR
TUESDAY.
SALE OF SOUVENIRS.'
ST. PAUL'S BAZAAR. SATISFACTORY YIELD.
tick
Raw Colton -No sales Quotations:-Bengal. 855 to $60
The Government, as
owner, was eventually constrained to go into the capitalist-syndicate.
factory and a Government Bil has The results of democratic control, As a good deal of misapprehen- tried later, were also unsatie- League, Mr. Whyte gave the been introduced to authorise their nor China Mail" man a pamphlet in de-nationalisation. In Russia, the following quotation from it should consideration-of-the-advisability which they are set out, The announcements with regard to the er-picul Flinere, $55-to-466-give an idea, at any rate, of the of placing the management of the pul
principles it is out to uphold:
The Navy League is a Voluntary Patriotic Association' of British Peoples, entirely outside, party politics, desirous of rendering the greatest service of which it is not follow that a disastrous experi- As I have stated earlier it does capable to the Empire, particularly ment in one country may not be a in connection with all matters
OBITUARY.
MR. WEI WAH-LEEN.
The friends of Mr. Wel Wah-leen, J.P. will regret to learn of his death on October 9. The funeral will take place at 2 p.m. to-day from 26 Peel Street passing the Yat Pit Ting, Kennedy Town, interment being at Tung Wah Cemetery.
China,
impression, that capitalists are mines on a new basia gives the
from ruin. being invited to save the industry
concerning the sea. It upholds as success in another; anyone who the fundamental principle of reasons the thing out has to admit. National and Imperial policy com- plete naval protection for British subjects and British Commerce all the world over.
Cersion of New Territories.
that he thought that it would
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The
that there is, at any rate, a prima facie case for the collective exploitation of natural resources, such as coal and oil, which cannot be replaced at all and of those which cannot be kept intact except If anything further is required by a policy looking many years The bazaar held at St Paul's Girls' College last week, in aid of brother of the late Sir Boshan made by Sir Henry Pollock on slackening of rigour in the avoid- The late Mr. Wei was the fourth to commend the local branch to ahead. But arguments as to
Hongkong people the remarks nationalisation leading to the Building Fund, was most Wei Yuk. He had spent most of successful, yielding $6,000, as com- his time in business in Hongkong the occasion mentioned previously pared with the $4,000 raised by the and had been compradore to Yee may be recalled. Sir Henry saidance of waste and to the pursuance of timid and adventurous courses, Under the auspices of the Hong function last year. The most Yik Hong, the Union Insurance Interest many to know that the although old have lost none of kong Branch of the Navy League, successful stall was the Dollar Co., Jebsen and Co.. Wm. Myerink ceding of the New Territories was Tuesday October 21, (Trafalgar Stall, conducted by Miss Esther and Co., and finally manager to largely due to the Navy League particularly abroad, call for quick
their cogency with time. Day) will be observed as a Flag Kotewall, which, in the six days of the Imperial Bank of
difficulties of marketing coal, Day, when small replicas of the the bazaar raised no less than Hongkong. He leaves a widows authorities at Home that this and bold decisions.
which urged strongly to the flag-which-has braved-a-thousand-$3.500
three sons, Messrs. Wei Win addition of territory was absolute years, the battle and the breeze" Miss Woo is grateful to those hon, B. Se, A.MIE.E., Welly essential for the defence of will be sold on the streets and in who patronised the bazaar, and Wing-yuet, Wei Wing-fal, one the Colony. Fully to appreciate the offices. With the City Hall as particularly. those who their headquarters, pretty bands donations and personal service.
gave daughter and two grand-daughters. this, Sir Henry said that residents of flag sellers will at an early hour She wishes to thank the following:
had to try to realise what things be posted at the important points Mr. Mok Kon-sang, throughout the town, and in order Mr. Choa Po-sien, to save embarrassment the male Mr..J. M. Wong, members of the community are Mr. L Sieu-heun, hereby warned to provide them- The Chinese Amateur Musical selves with the wherewithal Association, to purchase these souvenirs, the total receipts. being in aid of the children of those in the Navy and Mercantile Marine who gave their lives to save the Empire. Flag- selling will continue until noon and it is hoped as a result thara substantial sum will be raised.
The Hongkong Electric Co., Blue Bird, Wing On Co., The Sun Co.. Sincere Co., M. Y. San, Watson's, Kwong Sang Hạng, Yec Sang Fal, Nanyang Tobacco Co.
POLO TO-DAY,'.
SERVICES v. CIVILIANS,
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Commander J.V. Wotton has been appointed to H.M.S. "Fox glove," in command,
Dr. W. V. M. Koch has been duty elected a member of the Licencing Board for three years.
The appointment of Sir Henry Cowper Gollap, Kt, C.B.E, K.C., as Chief Justice, has been gazetted.
The "Gazette
announces the appointment of Mr. Walter Schofield as District Officer in the New Territories (South.)
Dame Adelaide Anderson is a
In the evening, the local Com mittee together with the joint assistance of the General Com- mittees of the St. Andrew's and St. George's Societies, have arranged to hold a Grand Concert at the Theatre Royal at 9.15 p.m. Booking is in the capable hands of A six chukka game of polo has passenger to India on the Pand O. Messrs. Moutrie & Co. It is yet been arranged to take place at s.. Morea," which arrived in port early to give details of the full pro-Causeway Bay this.afternoon, play from Shanghai yesterday morning. gramme, but we are assured that commencing at 4:30. The sides Dame Adelaide, who has just re with the talent at the disposal of will be United Services, led by turned from Japan, does not the Branch, a most successful even- Captain Neville, and Civilians, intend to investigate industrial ing is presaged. The Band of the captained by Mr. B. D.F. Beith conditions in India at this time: 1st Batt. East Surrey Regiment has Unfortunately Lieut.Commander After a brief visit to that country, promised to perform; Malini, the Flemming will be an absentee she will proceed to Englånd, arrive magician has very kindly stopped from the Services' side): The Polo ing there early in January, over to help: Miss Dallas Fraser, a Club Committee, hope to see many o Cellist Exhibitioner of the Royal of the on-playing members and College of Music, London, who is their friends at the Club during passing through, has also volunteer the afternoon;
ed to play to us; Mrs. Mancini, the possessor of a wonderful mezzo
m
soprano voice, will also appeat:
will be performed. Taken all in
and Trafalgar, amusical fantasia Chamberlat
alfr would appear that a munjen..
trust is in store. The Hongkong | stom Branch of the Navy League fe to disorders bejeongratulated on its renewed.
Firin
Helps Over Hard Places Diluted with
off an excellent double event at Capt LM Barrett brought
Shanghai on Thursday and Tr
of fast wes which glyes
of
Veficiency door
and the
Comfort for the Agod
were like before the acquisition. He referred to the flourishing gambling houses, which used to attract Europeans and Chinese alike to Kowloon City and Shamshuipo, and the difficulty Old people are seafly tired out and check the gambling traffic across that the police had in trying to is much comfort in a bottle of Chamber the harbour. The whole range of weakoned by coughing. For them there
lain's Cough Remedy. It stops those the Kowloon bills was then weakening coughs that keeps them Chinese territory and if people awake nights and wear out their strength. wanted to have a moonlight picnic very one knows it contains no narcotics. In Junk Bay they had to report to More bottles of it are used, each year than of any similar cough medicina Chinese Customs launch at the Bold everywhere,
entrance before proceeding there,
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