WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1929.
EN
PASSANT"
Views And Reviews of Local Matters
[By C.L.C]
Kwangtung has once more plunged into war at the dictate of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek (yue Jure?), and the cables from abroad during the last few days gave elaborate accounts of the preparations made in Great Britain-for the coming election.
Both items, no doubt, have been much discussed by readers of the "China Mail," but there are other matters which concern us more intimately, and it is these that I venture to review.
The "Kau Sing
However, this is the sad defect of China's students, and the writer of that rabid letter is only one of the plethora of semi-eda- cated Chinese, who imbibed with a little knowledge, set themselves the task of guiding the wheel of State and do so in a manner to
Much has been written for and against this rescue tug. We know that the "Kau Sing" stands officially condemned, and it cost the Government, nay the public, no less than a sum of $250,000 for its construction.
According to the Harbour Mas-be deplored. ter's report, it appears that it would cost a further sum of $350,000 to convert the "Kau Sing" into a useful life-saving
tug.
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A very mistaken policy indeed! Such a type of man can never hope to be anything above a soap box orator-men who will damage the reputation and prestige of his country more than anything else.
This again brings on the ques tion-"Has Western education improved the Chinese?" Chinese in Hong Kong
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THE CHINA MAIL,
(Continued frum Page 1.) The figure that he (Mr. Fitzroy) would make a note of was that given | by the witness,
the witness agreed.
IN THE TROPICS
HOW ONE MAY RETAIN."
HEALTH
USE AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
Mr. Strellett accepted Major Oglivie's figure. He suggestedj The tropics is a very thirsty THE DRAW for the BUICK
THE that in cash payments for the climate, and water is a very insipid L CAR No. 653 is POSTPONED
Furthermore, one cannot till MONDAY, June 3rd. me ith of September there was no drink.
Hong Kong, 8th May, 1929, entry for Musketry Storeman, and always be certain that water is pure and uncontaminated, so it may be 'Billiard Accessories
encouraging to the "pahit" drinker Billiárds accessories, including to know that spirits,, with a high chalk, were paid by the P.R.I.
percentage of alcohol, act Fitzroy objected, saying that purifier of water, writes a medical ASETON-WINTON has sever- they had had evidence from Major correspondent Ogilvie yesterday that it was not Times." paid by the F.R.I.
1
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NOTICE.
This Date Mr. B. L. in the "Straits
ed his connection with our firm Until recent years alcohol was by mutual consent and his Powers Mr. Strellest (to witness): Are regarded almost universally as a of Attorney for the undersigned you sure about that ?-No.
stimulant. This was in part due to are duly revoked.
S. J. DAVID & CO., Mr. Strellest: We have the the observation that it produced a
A. J. DAVID. evidence of the billiards markers, feeling of well-being, and generally
ARCHIBALD DAVID. Grieg and Oxenham. Grieg said increased the rapidity of the heart's "IF 1 Tequired anything I obtained action. More recent experimental
After
distinct
Hong Kong, May 1, 1929.
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it from N.A.A.F.I. and the P.R.I..work, however, on both human be paid for it. Oxenhan also said ings and on animals has entirely "I got chalk and cue tips through changed this opinion about alcohol, the accused." Now, did you know and it is now known to be a depres that the P.R.I., paid for all these sant and to act as a mild anaesthe- things ? knew nothing about it tie Without any intention to take
would not have authorised it had aides with Prohibition, a great deal Steamship, This wanton waste of the
known. It is entirely contrary of work has recently been done public's money must not be allow
to what I should have done.
Those which
has relegated this, at one ed. The Government should and
things are not payable by the P.R.I time very important drug, almost Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- ought to have experts' opinion on
to the back of the medicine shelf, formed that all Goods are being land- in my opinion. this subject from other sources.
Mr. Fitzroy: Did you give orders and almost placed it in the poisoned at their risk into the Godowns of It must be borne in mind that the
Chinese in Hong Kong will to him (accused) to pay for them cupboard. It is interesting to com- the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf Kau Sing" was constructed in agree that there is no racial dis-
or not? No..
pare the annual expenditure in the & Godown Company Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves de- accordance with a specificationcrimination to be found in this
Mr. Strollett: I put it to you large hospitals in Great Britain, livery may be obtained. laid down by a body of men, who Colony. HE. the Governor's pet that it was at one time the custom of brandy, whisky, and the others
Optional Cargo will be forwarded had given the matter their care-scheme has always been to found for the P.RI, to pay for these which delight the heart of man, unless notice to the contrary be given ful survey,
a Concord Club in order to break
things 7-Yes.'
and see the large reduction in costs before 8th May, 1929.
No claims will be admitted after the There was also the statement down existing barriers-barriers Replying to another, question, compared with what it was twenty Goods have left the Godown, and all on this subject by a master only brought about by not know-Major Ogilvie said that as far as or thirty years ago, when everything Goads remaining undelivered after the mariner which appeared in the
he could remember he had not was so much cheaper. Brandy is 14th inst. will be subject to rent.
All claims against the vessel must China Mail" last week. He was
given any order to the contrary still used as a stimulant to the heart
be presented to the undersigned on or of the opinion that a single screw
since that time.
in some cases of temporary heart re
before the 24th inst. or they will not tug was more fitted for the pur-
An Official Appointment lapse. When given in small urbe recognized. pose of life-saving than a twin
Cross-examined by Mr. Strellett diluted doses it produces, on touch- screw vessel. He backed his opin-
(defending) at the close of his ing the lips and the sensitive mem-Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be 'examined on the fon with figures, which showed
evidence yesterday. Major Ogilvie brane which lines the mouth, a re- 14th inst. at 10 am. by our surveyera that out of a fleet of 33 tugs be-
said that the P.R.I.'s clerk was flex accelerating stimulus which longing to the Alexandra Towing ing each other's language and
by appointed
the Commanding quickens the heartbeat. Company, of Liverpool, 31 were
characteristics.
Officer, and he was a Government passing the mouth it ceases to have of single screw. Of the two twin.
Although no institution has
clerk. His appointment was off any stimulant action. screw vessels, one was built as far
come into existence under
cially recognised. There would be-
Alcohol in the War back as 1895.
this
two Sports Club name, the
Alcohol produces only one clerk available-an orderly This fact is not to be overlook-and the St. Peter's Charch
room sergeant./ Omcially only one results one of which is almost im- ed, and is worth while investigat- | Young Men's Club came
orderly mem sergeant could be mediate and is reflex, and the other, ing. If, as the aforesaid mariner into being with this aim in view recognised outside the battalion, after absorption, is direct and is stated, a professional tug-master There, one will see. Europeans but for the purpose of regimental mildly anaesthetic on the brain.Į is all that is required to manage and Chinese, mingle with each uses there was no limit to the num-During the War when there were so the "Kau Sing," then by all means other on the best of terms. A ber which a battalion could employ many shell-shock cases, a soldier COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED engage one. There should be no bond of sympathetic friendship for its own uses.
who had lost his power of speech additional expenses to keep a tug links them together.
Asked if that amounted to an from this cause was found to have master, and the "Kau Sing" Other Clubs in Hong Kong are official appointment under King's quite recovered after a lively night should be employed for other also friendly and sympathetic to- Regulations, Major Ogilvie said: out of bounds. As a result of this purposes than life-saving. The ward Chinese. It was only on "It may not be laid down in King's accidental discovery, several others Government is plying several Saturday last that the Kowloon launches daily for the purpose of Football Club very kindly placed Regulations but it is still an offi- were
cial appointment. towing sanitary barges, etc. The its ground and Club room at the
No Other Rules "Kau Sing" should replace one of disposal of the head master and
Major Ogilvie was them and it is only in this way students of the Sacred Heart Col. that her stearn can be kept lege, for their annual sports day. questioned with regard to the book assumed to have lost their power of going and the expenses thereby A standing invitation was also containing the rules governing the speech, the treatment was changed of the to mild chloroform anaesthesia, incurred cannot be considered a
extended to the school to make management of the office
similar action, but waste.
use of the ground for future an- P.R.I., which he said he had read, which has a
The num- He stated that there was nothing in produced better result. nual events.
One certainly cannot call such that book relating to the appoint-ber of dumb sufferers almost im- manifestation
of a clerk in the P.R.I.'s mediately decreased, as the treat- of friendship ment
He knew of no other rules ment was much less popular. "racial discrimination," and the office.
Some of the earliest experiments sooner some Chinese forget this governing the matter and the book meaningless phrase, the more will mentioned by Mr. Strellett was the in operation anaesthesia many years ago, were made with large doses of be done to bring the East and only one he could quote.
The Judge Advocate interposed to brandy and whisky; but even this West together.
ask Mr. Strelett whether it really failed to make operative surgery mattered if the appointment were popular in the days before chloro- governed by regulations or not, form and others were discovered. It Did Mr. Strellett think that a man is also due to the mildly anaesthetic
May 11-St. Joseph's College who was irregularly employed would effect of alcohol that conversation Athletic Meeting, Sookumpoo. not be responsible on a criminal becomes free and sometimes less!
refined after a few drinks have been charge?
May 9-Meeting of China Under-i The first centre in the writers Ltd., Messrs. Shewan Tomes Mr. Strellett replied that in such consumed. eircumstances the mode of procedure brain to be affected by this mild board room, noon.
Coun- anaesthesia is that of self-control, would have to be different.
May 10-Further meeting of United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd., Messrs. Dodwell & Co.'s offices,
It is understood that the Cham- ber of Commerce is going to issue a statement in regard to this mat- ter. This statement is awaited with interest, and if one is allow- ed to predict. I will say that it will all be in favour of the "Kau Sing."
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Motor Taxation
The proposed motor taxation is the result of very careful con- sideration by a specially appoint- ed committee. It has a deeper motive than it appears on the surface. It is in fact the thin end of the welge, and one can only
- hope that the Government will en-
force it only after mature liberation.
de
Once the recommendation be- 'comes law, it may be a veritable boomerang. It may return and
hit the wielder of it.
Be that as it may, the proposal to levy tax according to horse power unit is most unfair.
It
also means flooding the market with cheap cars. Surely a sane Government will not allow that to happen in Hong Kong where com- meree is the only factor that con- tributes to its prosperity.
It is, however, gratifying to know that the Hong Kong Auto- mobile Association is shortly to hold a meeting of members to go into this matter. One can only hope that they will rise in a body to oppose the imposition of auch absurd taxes. We have passed scathing remarks on the manifold taxes that are levied in China, and now it appears that we are falling in line with our neighbours..
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Racial Discrimination
similarly and successfully It became quite a popular treated. treatment, but owing to the large then inercase in shell-shock cases who
sel was not suggesting that accused and a nervous or shy person feels because the control- was not under military discipline, more at case, but a great deal depended on the ling centre producing his sensitive- manner in which the accused should ess has ceased to operate. There
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be charged. He contended that is therefore a sinister truth in the voting
Roman adage "In vinc veritas." the appointment such
The object of a pahit is, or should character that accused
be, purely as an aperitif, an aid to general meeting of shareholders of could be charged there.
Judge Advocate: He is charged appetite and digestion. As such a the Canton Insurance Office Ltd., with misappropriating P.R.I solitary pahit, being bitter, can very Messrs. Jardine's offices, noon.
May 24-Meetings of Union funds and it does not matter in effectively stimulate the digestive
juices, and if pahits were drunk Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., what capacity he is employed.
Mr. Strellett argues that it did only for this purpose very little China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., and
A
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Unfortunately, however, under the Ltd., at Union Bldg., 11 a.m. 11.15 ment of that kind did not COMA
of hospitality and ami- a.m., and 11,20 a.m., respectively." under the category of King's Restimalus
cahility, the beneficial and solitary purely
Miscellaneous was- gulations, and
pahit often becomes so frequently May 10-At Volunteer Head- regimental appointment.
Proceeding with his examination repeated that the good effect of the quarters, Annual Corps smoking of Major Ogilvie, Mr. Strellett sug: first one is lost, and harm is done concert, dinner and distribution of gested that there was nothing to to the very sensitive and highly Corps trophies and musketry prizes. tive Committee, which is investigating indicate the duties of the accused, specialized membrane lining the Hudson County affairs. Hague re- but it was clearly indicated, on the stomach-wall, resulting in indiges fused to appear before committee when other hand, what he was not to do. tion. first called, just before the Presidential elections on ground that inquiry was Counsel referred to K.R. 1187. "political" and therefore unfair.
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Mayor Frank Hague, of Jersey City, being examined by McAllister Legisla
in succession to Mr. L. B. Benny.
A New Regulation
2
Advice to Women: Women in the tropics ought never
May 13 Pianoforte Recital by Mr. Harry Orc's pupils, St. John's Cathedral Hall, 5.30 p.m.
Mr. Wadeson interposed to say to drink spirits of any kind. There learned judge asked the first wit that there was a new regulation is nothing that can be estimated to ness how he accounted for his long- Sir Charles Frederick Higham, 1187A, and Major Ogilvie said remove the natural girlish com-jevity, and was told that a simple plexion more quickly, and produce life and temperance had produced This senseless and vexed ques-recently adopted prospective Con- that the old one did not count.
Mr. Strellett: The provisions of wrinkles and a haggard look, than it. The second witness, a little tion has once more been brought servative candidate for Leicester,
daily plat or on his doctor's 1187 generally speaking apply to re-pahits and Jate nights. A little older, claimed that up by a Chinese in his letter to the has withdrawn
advice. Press last week. He was most
gimental funds. It says so clearly.good sherry at dinner is quite a two of beer was the cause of his. indignant when his luggage was
The addition, 1187A, makes it more palatable aperitif and brings out the The judge smilingly remarked that searched by a police constable Mr. C. E. Walker, of Leeds, has clear "The officer will keep a choice flavours of the soup, without be conclued a British constitution
appointed Principél upon his arrival from Canton. been
of precise record of his cash trans-producing serious results to the must be like the British cak, and
theth were food, wet or dry! College actions..." and in the event of digestion. To have one's luggage search Bournemouth Municipal
It is quite true gout in much less Several people find that if they delegation of duties will appoint "a ed is undoubtedly annoying, but one has to look at it from quite
subordinate commissioned, officer" frequently met with among those get a little ran down, a rather The only drink spirits, and is more hilarious evening may put them another point of view. Instead, Working a fertiliser mixer at a for such duties.
common among those who drink right again. There can be no doubt, this Chinese expressed the most seed merchant's at Raynes Park, rabid feelings against foreigners Frederick Ashford, of Aldersbert- Part of the wall of the Roman heavy wines and even beer. But however, that in such cases a great
fortress road, S., was electrocuted.
at. York has been found unfortunately gout is not the only deal more depends on the environ- in general. He said that it was stiere racial discrimination.
during excavations in the centre of prodice of intemperate indulgences, ment and cheerful company than on and there are many more that await the alcohol which assists in the free- Judging by his letter, he is one
the pahit drinker in excess. As in dom from anxiety and worry. For of the intelligentsia of China probably a returned student, and he is therefore more to be pitied. One cannot imagine that a Chinese man of culture and edu- cation would allow such a trifle incident to run riot with his sense of law and order.
After having been at work in a the town. treneli on the Yiewsley Council
estate, George Piggott (21), of A hundred and fifty acres of most things, people may differ very if a man tries to do the same thing Langley, Bucks, was found dead. land have been bought at Thornsby greatly in their tolerance to alcohol, in the seclusion of his own bunga- on-Tees by the Air Ministry for an and in the effect it may have upon low, the results are nearly always them. The story is told of two disastrous. There is a time and, a aerodrome."
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