SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1925.
THE CIVIC SPIRIT.
KOWLOON RESIDENTS'
ASSOCIATION.
A MONTH'S WORK.
The Monthly Committee Meet- Ing of this Association was held
in St. Andrews Church Hall, done, MW, S. Bailey occupying Kowloon, on October 5, the Presi-
and chair.
tary to write M.L.R.A. for their letter, and that
CORRESPONDENCE.
HONGKONGS EDUCATION
BOARD.
(To the Editor of the China, Mou).
Sir, Is the Board of Education
Hongkong!
to enst.
Now to settle there almost
the rescue?:
A
DIVER'S DEATH.
NO INSPECTION REGULATION.
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The absence of regulations ro- With the settlement in the The question of re-admission of afraid that a rivalry will be set up gurding the inspection of diving British mills in Shanghai matters ex-enemies to British Chibs her pot conference? If so, Shame be unto McElderry, sitting as Coroner at danger of our falling into the com- North-China Daily News," by the inception of a headmaster at ad apparatus was the sub-havo so nearly returned to the been diseased as yet in Hongkong ject of comment by Mr. 8. B. B. pormal, that there is considerable but in Shanghai, reportal the It seems strange that the 'Board the Central Magistracy yesterday tortable delusion that time, the conmovement to restore the states quo The minutes of the previous
ventional healer, will do what has been set afoot, and it under- meeting was read and confirmed, which talks so much about dealing
The enquiry was into the death more is necessary. states the stands that among the supporters of The Chairman read a letter from with mattera educational, does so of a Chinese diver who was drawn North-China Daily News. But re-admission 810 Ex-service en Mt. & V. Tofte, who, on leaving very little itself in this line. How into a suction pipe shortly after Shanghai, although undeniably an Commenting on the general que the Colony, tendered his resigna- many members of it, for instance, descending to clear the gratings of important part of the Chinose tion, th North China Daily tion which the Committee accept-could address an audience of two of the circulating snction pumpe problem, is still only a part. News" states that when sovorul teachers or students of education which draw water for cooling the Normality is not, nor oven rearly months ago, as the outcome of a ed with very great regret.
Traffic Control-A letter was without being laughed down?
#t the Hongkong restored in China, until the Bol- vote in the Hankow Recreation Analysing the reports of that Eketric Company's installation at sheviat citaded in Canton has been Clab, the nuestion was raised of the read from The Mid-Levels Resi- dents' Association requesting the ludicrous Board" one can safely North Point,
destroyed It is significant that admission of ex-onemies to British co-operation of the K.R.A. to dis- come to the conclusion that they
When drawn to the surface as the boycott of British shipping clubs, Pertain amount of adverse ess with the ML.R.A. a resolu- always end up in being self-con- result of the plucky nction. of Mr. continuos steadily, despite the comm was forthcoming with tion they had passed that Govern- gratuintory. And yet they talk W. R. Smith, of the generating agreement reached in other quar-refer to our attitude favouring humble schoolmasterstation, who turned off the pump intrs. The Sonnen's Union is close the rinciple. We make bold to ment be asked to consider the about a transference of Traffic Control, "wanting an audience." How silly question and dired rupentedly, ly connected with Cauton and them i bali, vo that opinion has advanced now under the Police Authorities, and narrow-minded an insinuation eventually extricating the diver, is the slightest indication that considerably ince then, and one to a separate body.
deccused was found to have expired its intimidators will allow crows to even above all others which will The Committee of the K-R.A.
Would Mr. Wylie have us be and according to medical evidence mo back to their vessels, No influence it yet farther in the de- after discussing the matter, and lieve that criticism means fault death was thought to have been due attempt was made to touch this fission of the Tientsin Race Club.
Union when others wer, being It has cried through the matter; on the motion of the Rev. G. R. finding? Let him read Pope or to asphyxiation.
When the enquiry was resumed
closed It would almost seem that in no small minded way, but accom Lindsay secondled by Mr. C. F. Saintsbury History of English Mendham, instructed the Secre- Criticism before he talks yesterday Mr. McElderry said Canton is too formidable a question mnied by a very liberal gesture, BC thanking the more like he did last Wednesday, diving suit and the diving ap Recent events and rumours have their desire to the secretary while that those cx-members acho wish to he and the jury had inspected the for anyone in China to tolla.
be reinstated havo only to notify the K.R.A. Committee are not con- puerile equabbles, what about ask. pantus. In order that a charge of bred some faint hopefulness of some. any, others will come up for ballot
manslaughter could be vinced of the necessity at presenting Prof. John Shith to have a saygainst the person concerned thing--it is hard to say what in the ordinary me of events.
brought for any change in Traffic Control, in this truly "ludicrous board" must be shown to their angsaction being done to mend mailers. WeThis resolution was passed almost ElDDOULOUSECOOOCHMOODUHUDHORGOVINUDOUDOU although they are willing to con- Will he not condescend to come to that someone was guilty of cannot but think any expectations animonsly, and in connection carelessness resulting in "neglect. of this kind wholly fillacious. The with this wa may recall that ʼn Grose carelessness not reiting in murder of the arch-Bolshevist Lian | majority in Fankow were in favour neglect would not amount to
Chung-ho was looked upon by of such a step but that the two- charge of manslaughter. They saw any as a sign of anti-Communist thirds majority necesary to alter the man who would appear to be followed by the arrest of Hu Fan not forthcoming.
revival. But it was immediately by-laws or articles of association responsible, the foki of the diversin, a clear warning that none butach a vote in Harkow did useful St'll even who bell the life-line. There were indications to show that he the reddest of red officials would work in preparing the way, and it was careless, but there was
he allowed to stand. The move is satisfactory to note that the sub- evidence
show that hement of General Chen, Chung-ect has not been lost sight of since deceased might have collapsed. He symptom of better things, and so it in Shanghai for some little time. was responsible for the death. Theming's army in the Swatow region then. A movement to restore the
heen hailed as did not think there was any evid
another status quo has we learn, bean afoot ence as to manslaughter and hertainly is; if as appears to be then we believe that among the sup- thought the jury would agren with case, he has freed our fellow-porters of it are many ex-service matters educational. Prof. John
That great local authority on him in that.
countrymen from the wretchedness men. In mentioning this we do N. W. Smith, has time and again said the Commer, if there was care-
With regard to the diving suit, hay have been enduring for the not suggest that they are in a better advocated for headmasters and lessners
past three months, we miny indeed position than any others to pass on the part of the man rejoice. But between putting down upon thy advisability of ex-anemies teachers" conferences, Mr. L. with the life-line there was re the raged outposts of Moscow in again becoming members of the Forster, at Wednesday's meeting fault with the sun. He thought it Swatow and defeating its well-clubs in which they formerly were of the idea. "Great men," they once, to say who was responsible. Carton there is a wide gap and tainly shows that the idea of seemed to be very much in favour would be impossible, on the evid-quipped and well-led troops inadmitted as members, but it cor
BRY, "think alike." Now, what An important point was whether frankly we fear that General Chen ostracism of enemy nations for all ed by the Rev. G. R. Lindsay, does a businessman, presuinably her should be some regulation is not nearly well enough found for time-ones a popular war cry-is the Secretary was instructed to interested mainly in the education brought in to make it necessary that
the task.. Lastly, some hope hast an end among most of those who write Government on the irre of British children out here, know divers should be Heeused in order been placed in the conference with fought in the bitterest battles of gularity of the numbering of of the conditions prevailing in the that there should be a remilne in-representatives of Hongkong Chin- the war. It was inevitable that it houses in Nathan Road, parti- cularly between Salisbury and majority of the local non-govern- prevent accidents occurring through. It is possible that some sort of tom-and it may be considered that we spection of diving apparatus toe now about to meet in Canton should do so with the loose of years, Jordan Roads.
ment schools?
If Mr. Wylie could tell us some. diving suits being Coulty. Hahndory arrangement may be patch have now come to a no'nt where Kowloon Dispensary:-The de- sirability of obtaining supplies
el 17p.
Or it may happen that we shall do more good by forgetting Peking, with the Tariff. Confer than keeping fresh the memory of from the Kowloon Dispensary on
ence in view, to which a con-certain aspects of the war. We Sundays was strongly emphasised
Sonth China must prove fatal, will sacrifices made and the heroism immice of the present state of should not wish to forget the
sider any good reason which may be advanced for such change.
Bus Accommodation:---In reply to the letter of a correspondent suggesting that the K.R.A take action to limit the number of passengers to four in each seat of all Kowloon 'buses, the Secretary was instructed to write thanking the correspondent for his letter and stating that the subject was
a matter for the Police.
Cox Road:-The condition of this road was referred to by several members of Committee, "and, on the motion of Mr. J. Hyde, seconded by the Rev. J. H. John son, the Secretary was instruct ed to write the P.W.D. upon the subject.
Numbering of Houses in Nathan RoadOn the motion of
the Rev. J. H. Johnson, second-
Yours, etc.,
SALLY BRASS. Hongkong, October 9.
"IF WINTER COMES." (To the Editor of the China Mail)
The Board of Education is one day Sir-What "If Winter Comes"? condemned by its own members and the very next, extolled to the Bkies.
thing about school-hours, political influences, government grants, etc., it would probably be unneces
to
a
no
with regard to the diving suit. thought it advisable to call evidence
NO COMPLAINTS.
Yn Fu, building sub-contractor of
how
by members of Committee and on/sary to have a conference to 91. Pinya East, who employed contrive to obtain a semblance of shown by the nation, but a fresh
son seconded by Captain T. T.
Laurenson, the Secretary to write asking Mesars. A. S. Watson & Co. to kindly, if possible, open this branch for one hour mornings and evenings on Sundays and also to kindly post in the window the times of opening and closing of this Dispensary for all days of the
week.
It is alleged that the Board is
the Board of Education publicity bureau for certain of its members. How far is this true?
SUMMER.
in the business for 18 years. deceased had heer in his employ are not yet quite ready for the fnil The that Moscow's agents in Canton fir seven Yours, etc.,
or eight years. The neomplishment of their plans. diving apparatus was supplied by No trire could be more than super- witness. He obtained this part cu-ficial which failed to secure their Hongkong, October 9,
bar sit from the Yick Chang firm expulsion. For the destruction of thout six months ago. He did not Honglong is their immedints and ["If Winter Comes" is
our enquire as to where the suit une most ardently desired objective; correspondent's own heading.from, as it was a new me. Editor, "China Mail."]
LETTERS TO THE PAPERS.
uffered tremendously should be who also made huge sacrifices and the spirit of the present day.
MRS. VALENTINO.
were two men employed on the job, Chinese businessmen resident in
There and for what might become of OBJECT TO FLAPPERS' LOVE working in two shifts. He did not the colony they would not car a know whether the suit was leaking in. Besides, according to the
HIGH GAME.
NOTES:
No-woman, particularly one long-
Cycle Riding by Youths:-It was proposed by Captain T. T- Laurenson and seconded by Mr. T.
or not. He had tested thie suit on fixed terms of their war on the ing for her own career, should be Arnott that the Secretary write (To the Editor of the China Mail) Satulay before the work hourgenisie, Chinese businessmen left at home to keep house for a the Captain Superintendent of
commenced on the Monday. The everywhere are as much Moscow's husband who works nearly 24 hours Police respecting the danger to
Sir-You have a letter in the deceased met his death the follow-natural prey as those of any con- a day. pedestrians and to motor and "China Mail" to-night, headed in Saturday. He had heard no try. other traffic by reckless cycling of "This Freedom" in which a gentle-being in order.
So argues Mrs. Rudolph Valen- complaints regarding the mit not youths in Kowloon, frequently on man signing himself B. Wylie goes
tino, explaining her separation from their wrong sides of the roads..
The Foreman.
The recent mass meeting at filmand's "perfect layer,!", Is he quite sure Hongkong, from which earnest off the deep-end about an anony- this was a new suit? It certainly appeals were sent to the Home at home," explained Mile. Natch New Members:-Messrs. J. J. mous
"I could not find anything to do correspondent. I know did not look like a new suit. Cameron and J. Gibson, proposed nothing about the subject which by Mr. T. Arnott and seconded by is the matter for controversy, and when I bought it.
Witness: Yes, it was a new snit drastic action, was, perhaps, of aI do not want to be a parasite, nor Goverment for immediate and Rambova, as she prefere to be called. Mr. C. F. Mendham, were unani-I care less, but I want to take mously elected members of the strong exception to the superior chargs of the case): I think he can there can be no doubt. Moscow's home at midnight. My husband is Inspector Field (who was in ingo character. But that it had sit waiting for a husband who goes got hold of the root of the matter to the studio at five a.m." and rete Association,
tone adopted by your correspon state that the price paid for it was control of Canton was already a great lover in home life, but dent in regard to anonymous about $160, which you would not strong enough then to be a formidines I have been making pictures correspondents in general,
What I do object to is this calm assumption of superiority on the part of B. Wylie because he signs his name.
"I am not in the habit of enter Returns of the average ing into controversies with price. an ount of Bank Notes in circula. anonymous correspondents." “I The Coroner: Had it been used higher game than the tiny colemy notes. tion and of Specie in Reserve in shall reserve any further raplyny times since you bought it pre-on Shameen. Hongkong, during the month until
has come forward virusly to the date of this accident?ult then putting two and two ei dud 30 September, 1925, as with his name." Hoity toity. "I Witness: On about four different together to me that the Soviet's cenified by the Managers of the am Sir Oracle; while I ope my jobs. resper tive Banks:-
mouth let no dog bark." Tut. tut:
Th, Foreman: Was the life-line inflamed tonfeld by the result ofter compared with the real issue. miliar hatred of Great Britain was onces in prospect are a small mat Bunk
Avenge Seis
the last general election, the rope-For the moment Moscow makes war Witness: I went there after the ten of Mr. MacDonald's, pro principally upon the British. But In heaven's name who careseident and the mme was broken. | Soviet roliev, the public rebuff her ultimate nim is nothing leas tinker's dam about B. Wylie The mon had been in us for about avec to all that savoured of Moa than the permeat on and absorption all $13,031,757 $3,000,000 unless he has something to say a month. It was quite strong save. And Morocy resolved in of all China, as she has permented
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get a new auit for.
Witness and that he paid abont day and it will grow stronger still, for us to be together much and he able menace. It is far stronger to independently, it has been difficult $15 to $150 for the suit.
The Coroner What is the nsual wear khaki and do sentry go. The
Residents of Shameen continue to objected." price of a suit?
It further appeared, however, that Witness: $140 is the proper greater than its intrinsic use by the manner in which flappers monotony of the task is hardly Mrs. Valentino was much worried
pęsa. For Moscow flies at. far were writing her husband love
It is no more diffi-
new?
here failed in Central and North fair way to do with the Chinese have her, revenge. She appears to d absorbed Mongolia and is in a
even that the ruin of Pongkong churia. The most hopeful sign of China... Bat in the South, she be Fastern Railway and North Man-
worth listening to
If he has anything to say worth not stand the strain when it was enough for the work. The rope did listening to who cares a tinker's pulled on. B. Wylie or anything elec. Thereof. misadventure found that the within her earth. With or with the times is, not that the striker dam whether he signs himself. The Jury in retursing a verdict
is too much cant altogether on the doped died from anhyia 18, at that roar the Ravindation of have all but onded, but that wors subject of anonymity in Hong-result of a diving.agrident. kong. If everyone who wanted to
express a candid opinion on any
the whole of South Ching and and more. Chinese are awakening to of the shortcomings of Hongkong, plimenting Mr. R. Smith, of the
MR. R. SMITH COMMENDED, hames of destruction yet farther the terrible danger their country is. The Jury added a rider com-dung.
in from the intrigua of Moɑrow and as yet they see no way of de- had to sign his name, there would generating otation staff, on his
A WILD DREAM.
liverance We have sail more than, be no opinions expressed, and lucky action in diving in the dream which must file other ledest in shooting against Britain Hongkong would be very much the attempt to recite the decendikit have done, it will none thell by asking her hain against Granted that this is aw that thoa, who have begins Worse off.
They added that his antion, in the f
columns to all expressions of mediation.
Cut out the cant and open your opinion, deserved very great come le caused vast amount of inoen those who set thw on for, in the
opinion heartily expressed, and do. The Coroner and red the diving not let people who choose, to sign suit to be confiscated. their full name arrogate to them
lyde Ordinat, ce. 1911, Ordinance selves a superior virtue which!
Nu 65 of 1911)-
they do not possess. If the to adont
Amoonth “Times' can give as much space is B. Wylie does.
to an anonymous correspondent Es
to one who signs his name, it is
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