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be chewed over, in sub-committees of the duties of world citizenship/CORRESPONDENCE. and general sessions; possibly it. Our education system Hồng thì hộ
will next become the subject of correspondence asking questions and giying, information; then it will drift back to, the Government once more, this time with recom- mendations that will require further pondering and finally, after all these, delays, formidable even if the various parties show the most unprecedented celerity finally it; will be given to the public, Perhaps we are doing the Government an injustice in allows ing, former examples thus to awake our fears; perhaps, even as we have hopefully hinted, the Government intends, to send the
UNFOUNDED ALLEGATION. kong and elsewhere has been too long under the shadow of % examinations and it is well that
a voice has been raised in protest [To the Editor of the China Mail.] at the gatherings of such a body
Sir, The Bank of East Asia] as the Education-Committee of Hongkong. The surest remedy Limited have seen a report in the would appear to be for, the heade issue of The South China. Morning of Hongkong Colleges, and the Post" of the 5th November 1924 of University to get-together and the, hearing In Shanghal of the agree to give legger prominence action Instituted by them against to merely examination work in Sir James Jomileson and Mr. FA their curriculum. To the layman Wallis to compel registration of an a great deal of this appears to be assignment of land purchased by due to a desire to get good figures the Bank in Shamgen. for a prominent display on pros. pectuses,.
Public Lighting.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1924.
TO BE DEALT WITLY MORE (TROJIBLE ?
ALLEGED BANDIT JAILERS
LATEST CANTON FEARS"
SENT HOME.,
LOCAL MYSTERY ECHO Word has been received from a commandant of the Merchants Volunteer Corps that he has passed on two bandit suspects sent to him by the Hongkong Police.
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ALL EYES ON DR SUN.
(From Our Own Correspondent.
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LAZARUS.
in the Colony, was
further
CANTON, November 5 Financial stringency in the camp at Canton, brought on by the stagnation in Yunanuese In co-operation with a squad of trade following the street, fighting Chan Kwing-ming troops Inst between the Government and the Saturday, Detective Inspector W. Merchants, in chasing much con
professed colleagues who 'anti- In this report appear the follow Pincott, Detective Inspector Chucern to their leaders and to their Ing paragraphs -
Counsel: Do you think the Heung and a party of Chinese cipate trouble on the eve of Dr. presence of this. bank, "as now detectives raided a pirate strong Sun Yat-sen's departure for the
North constituted, on Shamoen for the hold on the other side of the New
Prior to the outbreak of street an 18-year-old Chinese-boy named fighting, the most productive At Monday's meeting of the purpose of business would be Territories. There they rescued Legislative Council, the Hon. Mr. open to objection
Witness You, I have reason Wong Tez-keung, a student at sources of city revenue were in very unsatisfactory way in which the bank's business, differs from spirited away from the Castle monopolists have ceased paying the city is lighted in that no real that of other banks, such as the Peak Road after a motor ride and the mercenaries, are hard! scheme has been thought out Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, during the summer holidays, pressed for funde the lighting of public thorough the Chartered Bank, the Interna Ransom of $50,000 was asked and Canton may seem to the fares involves the consideration, tional Bank, or any other purely the boy remained in captivity stranger to be returning to normal of problems so entirely different foreign bank. They do a purely until the police intervened, but there is an under-current of To reach the den, the Police and bad feeling. Now it is only a from those encountered in the Chinese business and their clients internal illumination of ordinary are purely Chinese, and if I am soldiers took prisoner the warden question of time. Everybody is on buildings that it has been thought correctly informed they are advisable at Home to form in associated with the oplum trade. of a "Heavenly Goddess" Temple the qui vive awaiting Dr. Sun's Yunnanese leaders, General Fan Mr. Polter, objected to this and the master of a grocery store, departure, More recently special institution to deal with the questions. This body, the Institu- statement, observing that the Bank both alleged to have been actively shek-sang and Lieut-General Liu "captive storage." " These two returning with their troops to their tien of Public Lighting Engineers was run on entirely the same lines connected with the business of Hans-Chiu have been talking of Witness repeated that he had have now been handed over to the native province and other troop and Superintendents, held its first as the Hongkong Bank. conference in The Royal Technical
"believe his Volunteers at Sa U Chung Inmovements are promised. The information was correct"
Chinese territory and will be dealt public thinks that this is just blutt College, Glasgow, from September very reason, to
The Bank desire us to state on with according to Chinese usage. to get money out of the Canton 16 to 18, under the chairmanship
A third man who claims to be Government. of Mr. S. B. Langlands. In the their behalf that the allegation in course of his presidential address question is wholly unfounded and farmer forced to keep watch for Mr. Langlands described the grossly Improper being an attack the pirates, is still in custody, arrangements made to deal with upon them by His Majesty's .re- the lighting of streets. and the presentative, made without any passages and stairs providing supporting evidence and under access to flats in Glasgow. In the the cloak of legal proceedings busiest thoroughfares an endea-which protect him from an action your was made, he said, to have a for defamation....
They state that they have. mean effective value of illumina-
a
CRICKET INTERPORT.
SEVEN TO FILL FIVE PLACES.
the
Dr. Sun's flagship, the cruiser "Wingfung" has made a sudden return to Canton. -
Last night Dr. Sun was enters tained to a farewell dinner by a number of high military officers. The Canton Gazette" says that he has received a telegram from the Christian general (Feng Yu hsiang) asking him to go to Peking and that he is likely to sail on the "President Madison," leaving Hongkong on November 11,
of course, maybe, but the report is so important (possibly the very future of our port depends upon it): that, we seize this the first opportunity to insist that the public shall not be kept in the dark as to the contents a moment longer than is really necessary Opinions will vary of course as to when that time has come, but in our opinion the report should be published as soon as it is received by the Government; as soon, any- way, as it is sent to the Chamber of Commerce and other bodies; for after all it is not the report as (say) trimmed by the Executive Council or amended by the Shipping Association that the public wants to see so much-as-the report drawn up. by Mr. John Duncan, the expert whose ability
The selection committee have has been publicly attested by the tion of about 2 candle feet! This no connection whatsoever with had been obtained by arrange the opium trade even to the actual Governor himself, the
ments which gave a maximum extent that such trade-is legal, decided that the Hongkong X report complete in itself which illumination of about 5 candle feet and they challege Sir James versus Shanghai will be chosen should form, looking to its scope and a minimum of 0-1 candle feet. Jamieson to produce any evidence from the following, the first six whatsoever in support of his having been definitely decided as outlined by His Excellency in Smaller values were in use in calumny. They wish us further to upon last week. The selection of the streets with less traffic and in the point out that if there were any Owen Hughes depends upon the his budget speech and
stair lighting a lamp which gave truth in the statement, It is curious verdict of his medical adviser. This authority with which it is pre-about 20 candle power had been that the information has not ere leaves four vacancies to be filled. sented which should form, we installed at every lighting point, this been placed at the disposal of It is understood that after the HOLE Bay, a most important document but increased values were used the Hongkong Government so that match on Saturday, a definite in the Colony's history, perhaps where the stairs were badly con- proceedings might be lostituted decision will be reached. There is
atructed and exceptionally dark. agajust the Bank. the pivot of our prosperity for the Both the electrical and the gas next fifty years. If other reasons fittings used for the purpose of
had lighting
been In Glasgow the standardised. must be adduced why the report publie should be published as soon as
public lighting department possible they can be found in the
entirely independent was delays that have already been both the electricity and the conse- seen--it is nearly four years.now gas undertakings, and since Sir Maurice. Fitzmaurice quently the aim had always made his report!-and in the been to get the best possible results with either illuminant relation the harbour development under all the varied conditions. scheme, along with other big Should the Hongkong Government public works, bears to the new decide to act on Mr. Bird's advice, financial, policy recommended by the Institution referred to above. might well be able to smooth the the Governor, the questions re- way for,, better public lighting. garding capital outlay, upkeep both here and in Kowloon, charges, etc., being as pertinent as, they are numerous..
Examinations Overdone.
SHADOWS BEFORE
Coming Events Advorting
In The Mail,
ENTERTAINMENTS.
:
of
November 6--Coronet, Theatre; "The Kid."
We are,
Sir,
Your faithfully,
DEACONS, Hongkong, November 5, 1914.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
A. Reuter message from Belfast states that: the All Blacks, the New Zealand Rugby XV defeated Ulster by 28 points to 6.
A Chinese coolie passenger on the Hopsang," from Bangkok to Swatow, died of consumption and his body was buried at sea!
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"Strong monsoon, heavy, sea, very erratic swell and currents," was the report of Captain W. Clarke of the Glenfalloch" on arrival from Singapore.
The Athletic Sports Meeting of the 1st Battalion The East Surrgy Regiment will be held on the November 6-Star Theatre;
Hongkong Football Club Ground, Happy Valley, to-morrow, com White, and Unmarried November 6-World Theatre; menclog at 2p.m. Mary Ain't Guilty
The danger of unduly stressing the importance of examinations has been referred to before: 'in these columns: the protest that 'was made along these lines in the organ of a Hongkong College a few months ago received promin-,, ence, and was favourably com- mented upon. It is gratifying to note that Mr. Orme, the Director of Education for Hongkong, has now taken the matter up and there should be some interesting discussion if his suggestion, that
November 7-M. C. L. Fancy the members should give thel viewe, is acted upon. It is arguing Dress Ball, at City Hall, 9.80 p.m. in the face of facts to say that undue prominence is not given to pointed out, tho very school year 18 calculated in relation to the matriculations. The school year
November 6.-Queen's Theatre; Captain C. Harris Walker of The Ghost in the Garret." ---
the ss. Tean," which arrived November 6.Theatre Royal yesterday afternoon from Singh talian Grand Opera Company pore, vig, Amoy, reparts meeting with a very song insoon. One presents "Carmen.?****
deck passenger, died of berl-berl during the trip,
SOCIAL.
-SPORTS
November 8.Bixth extra race
There will be a Cinemato graph Display for children at the
examinations when, as Mr. Orme meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Helena May Institute on Friday,
November 7, at 5 o'clock.. Tickets.
a possibility of the chosen XI being
·TENANTS' TROUBLES.
BORED THROUGH
FLOORS.
given a try out on the K.C.C. VOLUNTARY QUITTANCE? · ground on Armistice Day against a tenna chosen from the Clube in the Colony aided by, naval and army players
H. R. B, Hancock. T.'E. Pearce.
A. C. I. Bowker. Rec. E. K. Quick. C.Q.M.8. A. Stipp. Pay: Lent.Cdr. Hargreaves,
R.N.
1. E, A. Webster, Rev. T: B. Powell,
H. Owen Hughes.
E. B. Reed:
A. W. Ramsay,
G. R. More.
F. N. Young.
Holding thathis clients had been forced to quit by the action of the landlord in cutting a hole through the centre of the floors, and- allowing debris from the roof to fall right through, Mr. M. M Watson applied in the Summary Court this moming for an injunction against Ng, Tsun, landlord. The plaintiffs, were the Mei Yuen Kr restaurant firm and the property. concerned was their eating house in Stanley Street. Mr. E. Davison was for the landlord.
The claims were for (1) an' injunction to restrain landlords quiet
permises
A further Interport trial Lame from interfering with the will be held on the HK.C.enjoyment" of the ground on Saturday, November 6, and from obstructing their free Formencing.. at 1.30 p.m. The use
teams are as follows:-
R. Hancock (Capt.) T. E. Pearce.. A. W. Ramsay H. Owen Hughes. Rev. E. K. Quick Pay L-Cdr.
*R.N.
G. R. Moro R. E. A. Webster. F. N, Young, F. H. Holdman. E. W. Hamilton.
Hargreaves,
AE. Wood (Capt.) Rev. T. B. Powell, E. B. Reed. A. C. I. Bowker. C.Q.M.S. A. Stripp H. N. Balhatchet. E. J. R. Mitchell.” T. D. E. Pendered.
E. F. Stewart.
U. M. Ontar Q.M.S. Jacob
Tiffin will be served in
50 cents each obtainable at the pavilion at 12.46 p.. sharp door family ticket for thres people $1.00-ARVI.......
the
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
CLUES IN HANDS OF POLICE.
and access to it; (2) an order that the landlord should restore the premises to a. tenable condition; (3) $1,000 dam- ages...
Mr. E. Davison submitted that plaintiffs had surrendered posse5- slon voluntarily,
His Lordship found that the tenants had left voluntarily in order to avoid expense of litigation and gave judgment for the defendant.
H.K.W.G. & M.C.L
TO-MORROW'S FANCY DRESS BALL
Every effort is being made to ensure the success of the Fancy Dress Bail to be held at the City the Hall in aid of the Hongkong Women's Guild and Ministering Children's League to-morrow. The decorations and special |lighting arrangements, which' were such a successful feature last year, are well in hand.
China Mail, emphasized by the Governor in The
his budget speech and by the
Chil, commencing 2.45 p.m..
November 8.-R. H. Y. C. HONGKONG, THURSDAY, NOV. -8,-1924, unofficial members during Mon-
Ladies' Race, 3 p.m.
November 15 First tourns day's debate. This second report, in Hongkong ends in November, the Colonial Secretary announced, the assumption being presumably ment of the Hongkong Boxing
Seaplanes "Pegasus," several HARBOUR SCHEMES.
His Excellency the Governor is nearly completed he had that with the completion of the Association at Theatre Royal 9.15 Since the arrival of the H.M.S. have been observed in flight.
has announced his intention to be hoped it would be ready for matriculation examinations ends P.m.
... PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
”. present da November 7-Lammert Bros. Two of them passed
Cricket Club A report was received by the Tickets, of which a large number the Hongkong Although that historic phrase Monday. When it comes to hand the teacher's responsibility for the year in regard to the pupils
ground while
Interport police yesterday of a highway rob have already been sold, are 54 the Colony's life blood" was not it will be referred to the Chamber under his care. Under the pres at Sales Room, Duddell Street, used once during the entire budget of Commerce and to other bodies sent system where a teacher is valuable leasehold property, 8 pmrial was going op yesterday after-bery committed on Bowen Road in each and can be obtained from
November 10-Mr. A. G. da
noon, and they were again hover the vicinity of the Military Fos Moutrie's and Anderson's: also at Rocha, at his Sales Room, debate, the importance of ship for consideration. Sir Claud expected to "cram" a boy for an ping as the vital factor in Hong-Severn did not say what these examination for months before, hilar. Street, valuable leasing over the city during the tih pital at about 3 o'clock in the the door, but it will be helpful if
they are bought beforehand. Interval to-day. The roar of the afternoon." taking as the lines of his instruc-
engines attracted the attention of The victims of the robbery, thred Light refreshments are included kong's prosperity received full other bodies were that the Govern- tion; questions that have been hold property, 3 p.m.
November 12.-Lammert Bros.,
In the usual rear three men in scolle garb, who and tobacco can be purchased emphasis. Among the many ment has in mind. Nor did he asked in that examination in
their greetings In mator cycle, li gim.
turned out to be robbers when a through books of coupons. allusions made to the harbour and add that, the report would be sent yeare preceding, it is inevitable at Sales Rooms, one Henderson the Chinese below, who expressed women and a man observed in the to the price of the tickets: spirtis lovely section of the road was Arrangements have been made kindred problems, the most to the Press at the same time, that a re-action should set in and November 12.-Lammers Broa, manner. interesting were, of course, those Possibly he omitted to give this that teacher and scholar alike at Sales Rooma, a valuable collecLargely owing to the fine sing roached Thy robbers held up the for late Peak Trams, and naval
should feel that they were entitled tion of books, 2.3) p..
ing of Mila. Lins Ambrose, in the party and made a hurried escape launches will run to Kowloon after relating to the new Port Develop information because the news to consider that the most formid- COMPANY MEETINGS. principal part another success was after having secured jewellery and the ferries have ceased running
November 8. General meeting scored by Sig. Carpis company money to the value of about $190 The Brunswick Studio Danes ment Department. Most people papers are to receive a copy as a able part of their work was done.
That is the with the passing of the examina of members of the Hongkong but in their presentation last night An accurate description of the Orchestra will play game mo knew that an eminent harbour matter of course.
tions. No sooner have they what Chins Camphor Refining Co., Ltd, of Puccinfe La Bohema. S men has beens furnished to the Those not wishing to wear Fanc expert from Home in the person view we should like to take, but, they look upon as a well earned at the offices of the Dairy Farin Ice Milocchi was able to make full use police, who are now trying to trace Dress may wear evening dress on of Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice had knowing official methods of old, rest than the business has to be and Cold Storage Co., Ltd., Lower of his fine voice and power of them
dramatic characterization in the drawn up a report for the further we fear the contrary. What will started again and special coaching Albert Road; noon.
November 14 Thind meeting of part of the philosopher and big development of the harbour, but most probably happen, unless the given those who failed in order
that they may enter again in the labaraholders in the Bongkong and Giletta, although he showed signs members ергена. for it came as a surprise to many to
summer. Such must be soul Canton Ice Manufacturing Co., of the surth imposed on his v hear that another
publication, is that the destroying work for the teacher Ltd., at 2 Lower Albert Road, and vitality by the taking of in
and many principal parts:wall ed the part of Bizardly the
by our own m
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