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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1926.
CORRESPONDENCE.
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THE BOY SCOUTS. ·
FOG CONFUSION.
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(Continued from page 7.)
Labourites and others opposed. 20 the Government will, hot un naturally, say that the strike was a serious blemish upon the fair name of the Mother of Parla- | ments, but history may yet prove To the Editon of the "Chin Managed to make the twists and
turns in the dense fog. that the "great industrial up sir your tribute to the Boy Nam Ho" from Kongmoon heaval did more good than harm, Scout Movement and support of arrived yesterday about 1 pm... for it may prove a real lesson to the appeal made by His Excel neusly hours behind her time. those who think, or thought, that
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The Si
Ocean-going tonnage also had to "
so-called government. By the pro-lency the Governor and other letariat will ever succeed in Eng-speakers at yesterday's meeting "for their way in and out of the
land. With international affairs
will, I venture to think, be gen-
in a better condition than they erally welcomed. 1have been for several years, it
I write, not as one actually
one who has
harbour,
|| Launch Collision. Yesterday morning there was eallialon between bhe Asiable Petroleum Co.'s launch "Gretchen"
may be hoped that the Govern-associated with the Movement in ment, with its large majority, any way, but as may continue to place on the taken, during the past few years, and the Socony launch "Standard" statute book some useful mea-something more than a phasing sures which will help to amelior-interest in what. I believe, is one or the "Kowloon Naval Yard, the ate the conditions of the people of the greatest forces at work in former sinking of the Yaumati
typhoon shelter. the work to-day. restore confidence, and help to-
To many, perhaps to most, be- wards the speedy return to the
fore the Great War, scouting may struck the "Gretchen" head days of trade activity and com- have appeared something like The latter led so rapidly that it mercial prosperity.
Cruel and Callous?
It is reported that the "Standard""
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playing at soldiers, whereas there was not possible to run her on to was really nothing military in shallow water but the crew was. the organisation from top to taken off. The "Standard" is also
suffered some.. bottom. Such elementary drill believed to have
damage. Salvage operations will "The druel and callous policy of as the boys practised was merely
be put in hand immediately. similar in character and purpose the Communists to promote in-
to that which children were dustrial unrest and drive the werkers in sheer despair into taught at school to enable them. to move in numbers when neces-- joining the revolutionaries must be stopped." This firm declara-sary without confusion or delay, tion has been made by the British and the idea of compulsory dis- cipline, without which even the Prime Minister. It is the writing German army itself would have
says Mr.
have
ment.
BANK APPEALS,
APPLICATION FIXED FOR TO-MORROW.
MUTILATED NOTE CASE.
Tomorrow afternoon, the Chief Justice (Sir H. C. Gollan) and the
will hear an application by Mr.
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on the wall for the Communists. been a helpless mob, was so for who have been honey combing eign as to be almost antagonistic Trades Unionism, ousting, moder-
to the first principles of Scouting. ate officials, And spreading In none of the ten laws which pernicicus doctrines amongst the rank and file. Time was when it held 250,000 Scouts together at the outbreak of War as an active would have been regarded as neresy for a Conservative Prime association in full working order Fuise Judge (Mr. Justice Wood). Minister to ally himself with the Was there a. single "must" or Bidon Potter, K.C, on behalf of the "shall" Indeed, even to call cause of Trade Unionism. Now them laws was almost a misuse Hong Kong and Shanghal Banking Baldwin, we must of the word, for each was a mere Corporation, for leave to appeal. strengthen and protect Trade statement of what a Scout is or against the decision of the Puiane Unionism and make it a real in what a Scout does, with no men- Judge in respect of the mutilated: dustrial organisation which, as tion of anything which a Scout bank note case. representative of the workers, was obliged to de or even was His Honour held in his judgment aan voice their legitimate griev-expected to do. Law 3, on Monday that the Bank was able ances and meet employers with Scout's duty is to be useful and for payment of $500 ca production pat suspicion or sinister purpose to help others," comes nearer of a bank note of that denomina- behind its arguments." That is a than any other to an ordinance;tion, even though it was in pieces declaration worthy of a states-but Law 8." A Scout smiles and and several parts were missing, the man. It gives due recognition whistles under all difficulties," ie rounds for his decision being that tang, has been able to secure some to Trade Unionism: it admits the sheet anchor of the move a long as it was proved to the satis-
the" misery
and that Trade Unionists
The title of "Scouts" is faction of the court that the miss- legitimate grievances; it implies but one layer of the sugar-coating in pieces were destroyed and could poverty Chinese labour has en-that even a Conservative Govern-on the wholesome pill of moral not be produced to the Bank later dured so long."
ment will see fair play between training, others being the picas a demand for another payment, Yet in another part of the master and man But Tradeuresque uniform, the numerous the Bank was liable.} article
the "Canton Gazette Unionism must be protected from badges and self-government."
the cruel and callous policy of I too, Sir, would like to see the mentions street fights--which it the Communists," who are bent residents of Hong Kong take describes as "merely guild rows" on undermining the whole fabric something more than an academic -robbers and bandits (the latter of constitutional law and order.interest in the Boy Scout More.. Any harm wrought to Trade ment. There are many who will in large part a bad hangover Unionism cannot but be reflected turn out on Empire Day and ad- from debauchery of the past.") on the nation. That has been mire the boys on parace, but CAPTAIN MILES' LECTURE..
Were a few "guild tows" and proven up to the hilt both at surely the Movemnet is worthy of robberies the only troubles in Home and in Australia. Nearer something more? Why then do Will Hong Kong in the near Hong Kong we have had bitter so many people look on? If the future be in a position to listen-in Canton the new "peace and order experience of the dominance of Movement lacked the support of to an Empire broadcast during the campaign would not be needed: Communists over Trade Unions the authorities it would be a after-dinner hour? but we know that there are other The British Prime Minster's different matter. As it is, we Capt. W. G. H. Mites, R.N., of
declaration should do much to find the King, the Duke of Con- Stonecutter's wireless troubles a great deal more seri-break down the barriers of dis-naught and the Prince of Wales thinks it will and he backs up his trust and suspicion between the keenly interested in its work, theory with his own "practical The new "peace and order cam Government and Trade Unionists. whilst in our own small com experience. Lecturing at the paign' is not only needed in Can-The menace to Trade Unionism is munity here, we find His Ex-Helena May Institute yesterday on real. But the Government is cellency the Governor and some "Wireless Telegraphy and Tele- ton, but needed urgently, and we ready to help Trade Unionists to of our most prominent kcal re-phony" he said that every night he hope that while at present it is eliminate that menace. Itsidents actively interested in Thad a chat with his friend, Mr. directed principally at preserving assuredly marks a great advance every aspect of the Movement. Gerald Marcuse, the well-known
in the Industrial life of Great Surely it is time that some of the wireless amateur of Catherham. cssential services, it will soon be
Britain!
more leisured should "sit up and extended in all directions, so that
také notice?" Canton may be able to present the world with A clean record and so remove one of the chief barriers to recognition.
OLA.
The King's Speech."..
A CASE REHEARD.
EVIDENCE "IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT."
1 am, Sir,
Yours, etc.,..
IONIDES. Hong Kong, Dec. 15, 1928.
BROADCASTING.
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The future development of wire. less here, in the lecturer's opinion, depended on the development of (short wave broadcasting within the Empire and the catablishing of a central receiving "station to re- "broadcast on waves easier for
amateurs to handle.
The wide field covered by Stone (To the Editor of the "Chine Mail.")
cutters. in regard to broadcasting Sir,-Your timely reference to was also the subject of referencó the Boy Scouts will, I think, meet by the lecturer who rend messages with widespread approval.
from radio enthusiasts all over the
Future Of Wireless.
SENTENCES. REVISED. a Political Council order and a The King's speeches, both at]: telegram from General Chang the opening and the prorogation
The case in which three ricsha
No one can question the wisdom world who had received Stonecut- Kai-shek calling for striet en-of Farliament, are His Majesty's coolies were sent to jail for two. forcement of the laws of arrest in name only. They are drawn months by Major "Willson at the of Governments that view the ter's station. The receivers were "The new Commissioner of Public up by the Cabinet and represent again came, before the Court yes of kings who allow their sons to South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Central Magistracy last Saturday, boys' efforts with sympathy, or situate in England, Ireland, Italy, the views of the Party in office. Safety has issued instructions to The King's speech, read at the terday afternoon.
wear the levelling uniform of the Chile, California and New Zealand." stop all street rows, to institute prorogation of Parliament yester. It will be recalled that, on the Scouts; for assuredly to what
As regards the future of broad- careful patrol of the city and in-day, is eminently Conservative. application of Mr. M. K. Lo, hia exalted class the boy may be pri- It refers to nothing of a sensa- Worship, on Tuesday afternoon, vileged to belong, the Scout Pro-
casting. the lecturer sald" he spect incoming
Law, faithfully and outgoing tional character, and, beyond a agreed to grant a rehearing of the mise and junks and steamers."."
observed, levels him up, not down, thought it would assume more and reference to China-a reference cano.
more an international aspect, par- Although the motives behind which is significant, to say the Mr. Lo, at the commencement of That great statesman, Lord ticularly with the application to it of short wave. Such communies- this new "peace and order cam-very least, it is confined to yesterday's hearing, said that, in Rosebery once said
"If I were to form, the tions made for better understand- paign" are largely ones of mili domestic and Imperial problems. crder to save time, he would accept
highest ideal for my country, ing and the improved methods of Some reference to the forthcom the evidence given last Saturday.
it would be this: that it should interchanging ideas might help in tary necessity-the urgent needing visit of the Duke and Duchess Any new evidence would come out
bé a nation of which the man- some small degree to educate the of guarding "the home front" as of York to Australasia was not in the course of his cross examinä-
hood was exclusively composed races of the earth to understand it was called in the great war unexpected, while reference to the tion. His Worship.concurred.
of men who had been, or were, each other better. Imperial Conference was,
Recalled, the complainant said none the less we welcome the course,
a foregone conclusion. that the 3rd defendant had been movement not only. "for the After dealing with the Govern-discharged the day before, he, the actual good it will do in Cantonment's solicitude and sympathy witness, was engaged.
The employer of both men sald but also for the evidence it will for the "vast majority of the
Chinese people whose aspirations that the 3rd defendant had said. give of the Nationalist author are for settled conditions, for a nothing when informed that his ser- ities' ability to preserve order in new era of prosperity and for vices were no longer required.
Mr. Lo argued that the Ordinance friendly relations with the for- their principal stronghold.
eign Powers, "His Majesty emas regards Intimidation did not That such evidence is badly phasises the seriousness of the apply. It was a Chinese custom for needed requires no omphasis, for coal imbroglio, and expresses the the incoming man to pay $8 to the the Nationalist Government can hope that a special solution will man whose place he had taken. In not hope to receive recognition be found. With regard to the this case, it was clear that, in ask- question of housing, mention ising for the money, the defendant from the Powers until it is able to made as to the continuance in im had no desire to regain his position. point to a fecord proving good provement in this direction, and The complainant, upon whom ald order to be its first wish and care we are told that more new houses the onus of proof, had not proved
were completed than in any pre intimidation.
of
Some racial) Boy Scouts and were trained in hatreda were inherent in national the Boy Scout theory. Such a character, others were due to stupid ration would be the honour of misunderstandings and he locked to mankind, It would be the wireless to help towards that comity greatest moral force the world of nations that was so badly 'need-
ed at the present day.
The lecturer, in the course of his remarks, denit in an interesting manner with the theory.at wireless
which had recently created a good deal of interest,
has ever known.” As you so aptly remark, Sir, it is to be hoped that His Ex- cellency's words will not fall on deaf ears. In supporting the Boy Scout Movement, you are, in- and the working of beam stationa deed, rendering a public service. I am, Str,...
Yours, etc.,
Hong Kong, Dec. 15, 1926.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mis- GALLOVIDIAN,kin, of Deal, who recently celebrat- ed the 70th anniversary of their wedding, received a congratulatory Bessage from the King and Queen.f "If you are too busy to bring
The "Canton Gazette" in ons vious year. The passage of the Mr. Lo put each of the defendants. part of its article does not seem to Electricity Bill is also referred to, in the witness box, after which his Word has been received from: think that the new campaign is but this great national undertak Worship observed that he now saw Peking of the arrival thers of Mr. your friend to Court, I am too ing is as yet in its infancy, and the case in a different light. The Robert Powers and Mr. J. busy to convict," said Mr. R. E. really needed, the situation in re little comment is justified at this case against the first and second Boehringer, both of whom were en- Lindsell at the Central Magis- gard to Labour in Canton being juncture. The present Adminis defendants would be dismissed, gaged in newspaper work in Shang- tracy this morning to the com unchanged: "We have here a tration, having just completed whilst the third defendant would hat. The two, who are students of plairant in a case in which a woll-organised,
forward looking the second year of the present be found guilty of assalt and the University of Michigan, and Chinese was charged with steal- Parliament, may look back upon and $16, Third defandant would who are working their way around ing a pair of shoes and some labour class which under the a period of general progress in niso pay the complainant $10 by the world, expect to pass through clothes. The defendant was dig... sympathetic rule of the Kuomin more directions than one. The way of compensation:
Russin on their way to Europe.” charged
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