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The
China Mail
No. 27,221 HONG KONG,
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1929.
DEFENCE OF "KAU SING" SECOND TEST MATCH
REPORT BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
£
WARNING TO THE PUBLIC"
Rescue Tug Has "Justified Her Existence
OBJECT OF CRAFT EMPHASISED
From the Secretary of the General Chamber of Commerce the “China Mail" has received a lengthy reply to the criticisms in the Harbour Master's report in regard to the rescue tug "Kau Sing.".
The Harbour Master's case is summarised, and the comments of the Chamber of Commerce follow. These speak for themselves.
We are requested by the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce to say:
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BRITAIN'S TWO FINE CHINESE SLOGANS LABOUR PREMIER
SUCCESSES
IN TENNIS DOUBLES
AT WIMBLEDON
U.S.A'S TURN TO WIN
We are officially informed that BAD DAY FOR FRENCH PLAYERS the total storage in the island re- servoirs on Monday morning amounted to. 175.64, showing a de- crease of 2.08 million gallons dur- For the second time, no decision ing the past week; the amount has been reached this season in collected from streams being 18.47 the cricket encounters in England million gallons.
The week's consumption totals between the Old Country and South Africa, the three-days' Test at 27.21 million gallons and is made Lord's ending yesterday in a dräw.up as follows:—
Out of the 293 runs required in the last innings for victory, South Africa made 90, had five men out
and a sixth became a casualty. In-
cidentally, stumps were drawn be
fore the ordinary hour on account of bad light. Otherwise, reading cables, behind the lines of the
South Africa might have been rather hard pressed.
Two Centurions
With reference to comments which have appeared in print as to the length of time that the Chamber of Commerce reply has been on the way, almost the whole of the reply now published was drafted early last May but was held up pending the receipt of replies to ques-Christie and Morkel were the main tions addressed to the Government as to the details of the navigating officers' criticisms of the vessel.
"NOT UNSUITABLE" FOR PURPOSE
As in their 1st innings, Mitchell,
stay of the visitors' batting. Of the bowlers, R. W. V. Robins, the ex-'Varsity Blue and Middlesex player, did best with three wickets.
From City Maine From Taikoo
From Lai Chi Kok From Tsun Wan From Steamers, etc.
20.65
.87
To Tanks
2.38
2.28
1,63
Britain claimed two outstand- ing successos in a day of ups and downs and surprises at Wimble- don, in the lawn tennis champion- ships, yesterday,
"SEDITIOUS WRITING ON DOCKYARD WALL
IMPRISONMENT AND FINES
SPEAKS
VISIT TO AMERICA
"The anniversary of 'Luk Yee BUILD DISARMAMENT POLICY ON Sam* (June 28)."
"To resume the Canton and
Hong Kong big strike."
"To the memory of the heroes
who died in the disaster.”
"The Government of the Tong (gana)."
KELLOGG PACT
RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA
London, Yesterday.
In the absence of the Sovereign, Parliament was opened by the Royal These were slogans two Chinese Commissioners-Lord Sankey, Lord were this morning charged before Kintore, Lord Southborough, Lord Dr. Gregory and Collins, who Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Central Davidson and Lord Denman being represent Britain in doubles in the Magistracy, with having painted on seated on a bench in front of the Davis Cup. gave their admirers the wall of the Royal Naval Dock-empty thrones.
an anxious time but finished smilyard on the night of June 22, the Many Labour members in the pro- ing. They overcame atrong eve of the anniversary of the Shakki cession from the House of Commons French opposition in the men's affair.
to the House of Lords to bear the
doables in Boratra who, in the ab- The prosecution was conducted by King's speech, wore red bullon- sence of Rene Lacoste, is being | Detective-Sergt. O'Donovan, whilst holes. 27.21
Kowloon Water Supply The total storage in the main-a close fight, and then won the land reservoirs on Monday morn last three sets with comparative gallons showing an increase ing amounted to 114.27llion ease to enter, the semi-final. 13.99 million gallons during the past week.
The week's consumption, cluding supplies to Hong Kong
Ø64549066***
WATER SUPPLY HOURS
Victoria and high level
Prior to that, "Farmer" White, England's captain, had with held. the declaration until Maurice Tate, the Sussex should be condemned on the grounds professional bowler and hit- of the difficulty of handling and ter, had made his maiden century manoeuvring her.
in Test cricket. Leyland of York-districts: Ia response to requests, theshire had reached three figures be- Chamber of Commerce received fore Tate, and the partnership be from the Government, under dates (tween these two placed England out May 23 and June 10, 1929, extracts of danger. from the log of the "Kau Sing",
ITo the Editor of the "China Mail";
Sir. With reference to recent correspondence on the subject of the Rescue Tug "Kau Sing," the Committee of the Chamber of Com- merce feels that it cannot allow to pass without comment the cri-
particulars of the qualifications and Four matches in the county ticisms contained in the Harbour experience of the four officers who championship were concluded yes- Master's Report, embodied in Ses-from time to time have had charge terday and a fifth first-class game of the vessel, and statements by was played between Oxford and a these officers giving their opinion selected team,
sional Paper No. 2 of 1929, and published in the Press.
The design of the "Kan Sing" was adopted by the Government on the
mittee appointed by the Chamber
as to how the tug handles.
One of these statements is dated 27.7.25; three others AFC dated
Other Matches
Kent created a sensation by in flicting on Yorkshire the latter's first defeat of the season, so that
tug was launched, have had charge table.
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$
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6 p.m. to 8. p.m...
Severn Road (Eastern
Section only), Barker Road,
Magazine Gap and Wanchai Districts:-
6 to 8 a.m. and 4 to 5 p..
Remainder of the Peak
6 to 9 a.m.
6988886*E*******
of
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ing a total of 2011 million gal-
partnered by M. Boussus. The the defendants were represented by The Commons assembled in the Britons lost the first two sets after Mr. A. E. Hall and Mr. Frank X. afternoon. when the Minister of
d'Almada, respectively.
Health, Sir. Hamar Greenwood, Both solicitors entered pleas of gave notice of the introduction of "guilty" on behalf of their clients, a bill to amend the law relating to to the following charges:——
widows and orphans' pensions. (1) unlawfully causing damage to The Attorney-General Sir W. the Dockyard wall;
Jowitt, amid Labourite cheers, (2) exhibiting notices without a gave notice that he would introduce. mer, who is omitted from the permit from the Secretariat for a bill to amend the Trades Disputes "twelve ranking women players of Chinese Affairs; and
Feller of Giants The other British pair that de- serve praise is Mrs. Mcllqukam and Miss E. H. Harvey. The for-
Britain" by some experts, has
proved herself indeed a feller of
giants.
In the singles she beat Senorita
Lali de Alvarez, last year's run ner-up to Miss Helen Wills-and then lost in the next round. Now,
(3) unlawfully writing on the Dockyard wall.
Pot of Black Paint
Act.
Mr. Baldwin, in outlining the Conservative attitude towards the Government, said they would not
A Chinese constable said that he offer factious opposition. They in- with another constable caught the tended to assist the carrying on of
defendants standing up against the Government but that demanded a Dockyard wall at 10 p.m., on June certain amount of self-control on In the doubles, she and her part-22. When they went up to Investi- both sides. It was essential the
ner put paid to the joint account of Miss Wills and her American girl partner, Mias Edith Cross,
Eclipse of France Whereas all the American com- petitors excepting Tilden have
face the world gate, they saw that first accused country should was writing on the wall with a united. The most difficult question brush, whilst second accused was for settlement would arise on the bolding a pot of black paint. Indian Statutory Commission's re- Sergeant O'Donovan put in photos port, which would be the supreme:
Opposition "Agree
said goodbye to the singles, the of the writing on the wall, and acid and ultimate test.
English translations of them, 28 six best trans-Atlantic players are
quoted above. still in the doubles. On the other
ed triumph in the quarter-finals
suffered eclipse in the doubles.
Cochet
The Prince of Wales and the Duke Mr. Hall, in behalf of his client, of York led the Ine of Peers, who recommendations of a Special Com- 10.5.29. Between the four officers no county can now claim an "o" 20:60 million gallons plus. 0.11 hand, while the Frenchmen enjoy asked the Magistrate to take into signed the roll, ̈ ̈
consideration the fact that his client Earl Russell moved, and Earl De who, at various periode since the under the "lost" column in the from the Tauri Wan suppy and semi-finals of the singles, they had pleaded guilty and also that La War seconded the Address in Resides Borotra and Boussus al- he had been in custody for about Reply to the King's speech, regard- eight days, and to pass a lenient ing which Lord Salisbury, leader of Brugnion have been beaten. losing sentence. He did not think that the the Opposition said there was very little in it with which the Con- in four sets to Allison and Van writing could be called seditious.
Magistrate: They come very servatives could not cordially agres. Ryn of America. Results cabled by Reuter-
close to it, though.
Salient Points
of Commerce in 1923-1924 at the request of the Government: this Committee consisted of Messrs. R. M. Dyer, J. Reid, Capt. A. W. Davison, Capt. T. Arthur, Mr. W. Lang (Surveyor to Lloyd's Regis- try) and was under the Chairman- ship of Mr. R. Sutherland (Chair man of the Shipping Sub-Committee of the Chamber of Commerce), fairness to these gentlemen the Chamber of Commerce desires to make the following comments.
In
The Harbour Master's case may be summarised as follows:-----
(e) "Kau Sing", owing to having only a single screw, is practically unmanageable in typhoon weather, when attempting to alongside a ship.
nahoeuvre
(b) The boiler installation is
unsuitable because too long a time is taken in getting up steam. "From
cold boilers it takes 12 hours to raise
steam, and even with banked fres
It gives the hop
on
of the tug there is a striking con-
Kent's victory was by a very sub-lons.
The yield from the Shing Mun flict of opinion as to her steaming stantial margin. abilities. The relevant extracts country 77 points and joint first River and streams during the from the log contain no statement place with Gloucester, who won the week is 87.07 million gallons.
*Storage to the effect that, under the describ day before. Notts, the leaders till
The following shows the amount ed circumstances, the tag was not the last match, have been displaced
(million gallons) able to do what was required of because their 1st inninga lead in storage her.
(worth 5 points to 8 for a win out-the dates named: The tug masters' statements right) brings. their total to 75.
Hong Kong Mainland generally are inconclusive, being Details are given on page 9. vitiated by the fact that none of
County Results them have had previous experience in the handling of tugs.
3. Diesel v. Steam Power The attached comments show in detail the technical reasons why steam engines are more suitable for tugs than Diesel motor engines.
The question of the length of time taken to raise steam does not really enter into the ease. because the
April 22
29
10.
Kent beat Yorkshire an infings and May -
6
75 runs.
13
Leicestershire lost first innings points) to Notts.
20
27
Derbyshire took first innings points June from Essex.
2
10
"}
by an
17
"
24
1 July
326.38 136.81 327.26 11744 311.72 121.65 309.34 125.84 115.90 289.97 261.09 102.18 237.90 87.96 21271 86.61 192.76 60.61 177.62 100.28 175.54 114.27 Consumption
Warwick beat Glamorgan innings and 247 runs.
Oxford University boat H. D. G. Leveson-Gower's XI by five wicketa.
Nine Centurions
L. Eastman (Essex)
"Kau Sing", having been specially Storer (Derby) built for rescue work in typhoons, R. E. S. Wyatt (Warwick) was designed on the assumption Hardinge (Kent) that there would be ample time for Woolley (Kent) raising steam after the typhoon Bowden (Derby) warning is received. It should be Brett (Oxford University) emphasised that she was not de- Whysall (Notts) signed for any purpose for which Russell (Essex) to convert "Kau Sing" from her pre-quick steam-raising is required, and Bowling Performances
in one bailer it is not considered safe to send her outside harbour limite until such time as steam has
been raised in the second boiler."
(c) As it would be uneconomical
sent steam power to Diesel motor this is borne out by the terms of Freeman (Kent) power, the Harbour Master recom-
mends selling her and, building a new tug with twin screw. ...
A full statement on the points at issue is attached to this letter, but
reference to the Chamber of Com-
merce Special Committee, as set out Smith (Leicester)
in a letter from the Government to
་
ready
mentioned,
and
Men's Doubles W. T. Tilden and F. T. Hunter (America) beat Baron Von Kebrling and Kleinschroth 6-4,8-0, 6-0,
Allison and Yan Byn (America) beat H. Cocket and J. Bragnon (France) 7-5, 8-6, 3-6, 8-6. The winners meet the other American pair, Tilden and Hurter, in the semi-final
. Mr. d'Almada said that his cllent
The House of Commons adjourned could neither read or write. He the debate on the Address after the was invited by No. 1 to go for a walk speech of Mr. MacDonald, in which and asked to carry the pot of paint he stressed the necessity for a for him, and that was all the part he British-American understanding as had in the matter. He did not know being an essential preliminary to the what No. 1 was writing.
success of the Government's dis- A Serious View
armament policy. He promised a de- Sergt. O'Donovan said that the finite statement later as regards the Lott and Hennessey (America) beat Police took a serious view of the reparations conference. R. Lycett and J. D. P. Wheatley (Bri- matter, and he pointed out that on Mr. MacDonald also said the con- tain) 6-2, 6-3, 6-1. The winners enter the second charge the accused could ditions on which Russia will be re- the quarter-final.
of imprisonment. He Dr. J. C. Gregory and I. G. Collins get a term
cognised remained as laid down in (Britain) beat Jean Borotra and M. asked for imprisonment and a ine a published despatch to which the The following figures show the Boussus (France) 5-7, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, on the third charge, and did not Government adhered. The Govern 209 weekly consumption (million gal62. The winners enter the semi-final. press the first.
ment would not renew any of the 169 lons) on the dates mentioned:-
The Magistrate inquired if accus-existing safeguarding duties and Mrs. Mellquam and Miss E. H.ed were local men and the Sergeant reserved the right to repeal them Harvey (Britain) beat Miss Helen replied that they were. First ac when practicable, Wills and Miss Cross (America) 6-4 cused was Dr. Basto's office boy.
Women's Doubles
Miss Ryan (America) and Mise
Mr. d'Almada added the informa-
The King's Health
All the speakers in the debate on 25.06 Betty Nuthall (Britain) bent Miss tion that his client was a bar boy the Address referred with thankful-
Sterry and Miss Joan Fry (Britain at the Hotel Savoy. 6-2, 6-1. The winners enter the semi- final.
150
Hong Kong Mainland
137 April 22
37.66
90.76
29
87.59
20.88
181
120 May
6
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27.17
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11.09
July
27.21
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(Continued on Page 7.).
5 for 40
the Chamber of Coinmerce, dated Rhodes (Yorkshire). September 26, 1926, when the obWellings (Oxford Univer-
for convenience I will summariseject of the proposed tug was stated sity)
them here.
Mayer (Warwick)
to be "rescue work in the harbour Barratt (Notts) during typhoon weather.""
5 for 43 6 for 53
63 To-day's rainfall 0.01 inch
1929 rainfall 14.88 inches Average
40.42 inches Deficit
25.54 inches DON'T WASTE WATER I
1. Single v. Twin Screw
The Test Match As is borne out by the attached Further criticisms of the "Kau When England declared, between comments, expert opinion considers Sing" were heard after the "Hain the lunch and tea intervais, South single screw tugs to be highly suit-Wah" went ashore and sank off Africa were 292 runs behind. As able for towage and salvage as well Waglan on January 16, 1929, be- in the 1st innings, Catterall and as for manoeuvring in narrow and cause the tug was not under steam Mitchell opened the batting. Cut- congested waters; the Admiralty and was unable to raise steam in terall was bowled early by Tate. type of rescue tag, which has time to go to the immediate assist
Mitchell and Christie were in a proved itself highly successful allance of the ship. As has been useful stand that helped towards over the world, also the majority of pointed out above, the "Kau Sing" putting defeat further away; the successful tugs such as those in was not designed for this kind of getting of nearly 300 runs in the Liverpool, London, the Clyde and in work; had the Government desired time available appearing to be a STILL SUFFERING FROM HIS Holland are single screw vessels, to use her for this purpose, she very remote possibility.
could have been made available by Both Mitchell and Christie fell to
2. Qualifications of Navigating Off It is essential that a tug, in or
ready to operate at a moment's and had failed twice with the bat. being kept under constant steam, Robins, who was in his first Test der to be used to the best advan-notice. tage, should be handled by an ex
Both batsmen were dismissed by the perienced Tug Master, and a second letter and attachment will serve to Morkel was next in and he stayed
The Committee trusts that this agile Hendren's catches.
DUKE FOR HOME
ACCIDENT
LEAVES QUEBEC
Quebec, Yesterday..
ness to the recovery of the King Acensed were both convicted on whom the Labourite, Mr. Snell, in the second and third charges only moving the Address in reply to the Mixed Doubles
the Magistrate dismissing the other. King's speech, described as not Farquharson and Miss Heine (South
First accused as the prime mover merely the Sovereign but the friend Africa) beat H. W. Austin and Mise was sentenced to two months hard and chief servant of his people. Betty Nuthall (Britain) 6-3, 6-1. The labour on the second charge and a
The Visit to America winters are in the last sixteen.
fine of $25 or another, month on the
Mr. Baldwin said he thoroughly F. L. Hunter and Miss Helen Wille third, his Worship remarking that
approved of Mr. MacDonald's re- (America) beat G. R. O. Grole-Rees he had thought of giving the man ported intention to visit America and Mrs. Watson (Britain) 6-1 6-4 six months but for the fact that he because both countries had suffered The winners are in the quarter-finals.
Allison and Misa Helen Tacobs had pleaded guilty." h
**|through the absence of personal (America) beat David and Miss Round
Second accused was given one intercourse between their statesmen. (Britain) 9-7, 6-4. This match was in month's jail on the second charge
Mr. MacDonald said that the the third round.
and a fine of $10 or 14 days on the Government's two dominating con- third, the Magistrate commenting that he was the lesser offender.
HOW MONEY GOES!
HUNDREDS SPENT ON PULLING DOWN MATSHEDS
RECOVERY THROUGH FINES
FIRMS SWINDLED Two warrants have been issued for the arrest of a Chinese na ed Kwong Shak-yuen, on charges
cerns were "unemployment, social betterment and peace and security by the cordial co-operation of na- tions." A better understanding with America was essential to the latter. and he would make a definite state- ment later as regards the arrange- ments of bis visit to America. He
Mr. W. E. Hollands of the of obtaining goods from two local added that the conversations hither- P.W.D., this morning charged Chinese firme by means of forged to were purely of a preliminary and eight Chinese squatters, six men documents. The Yuen Cheung exploratory character as the recent and two women, before Mr. E. W. Loong firm, of No. 8, New Market relations of the two countries
the Chamber of Commerce in 1926 against lightly deciding that the by the Varsity Blue, Killick, off in a sling, but he is rapidly re and by erécting matsheds on the on June 24, whilst the Yuet Wannot been too happy. Both were Expert Committee appointed by warn the public and the Authorities until the end. Dalton was caught sailed for Home His ara is stil tracy, with trespassing on Crown victimised to the extent of $100 all good causes of the world had The Duke of Gloucester has Hamilton, at the Central Magis street, was alleged to have been which he hoped would co-operate in
at the request of the Harbour Mas "Kau Sing" Is unsuitable for the arwood, England's express bowler, covering from his recent accident hillside at Wongnelchong at the Loong firm of No. 288, Des Voeux determined to change that.DATA
ter, to advise as to the "Orders of purpose for which she was built.
Query About O'Connor
Reuter's American Service/=/
LEAP INTO HARBOUR
rear of the Dragon Motor Garage road Central parted with goods
Derendants pleaded guilty worth $1,000 on June 23. Mr. Hollande said that the mat- sheds were pulled down by the P.W.D. on June 16 and they were
the Tug, recommended as follows: She has already, in the words of Deane, the South African captain,
The appointment of a fully quali-the Harbour Master after the tv was stumped by Duckworth, giving _____ fied European Master was consider phoon of September 27, 1926, Rabins his third victim. Cameron ed essential
justified her existence, and there retired hurt before he had scored The Government, however, decidis every reason to suppose that in and then Owen-Smith partnered A Chinese married woman dam up again on the 18th. This sort ed that & Boarding Officer only could experienced hands, she will prove Morkel be made available to take com- satisfactory for the service for mand of the Kan Sing.
16 must be clear that tug-boat. seamanship is of a highly spécialis- ed kind and requires a special train- ing and natural aptitude, Until the "Kau Sing" has been properly tested under the command of a Mas tar possessing such training and aptitude, 16 is hardly fair that she
Mr MacDonald assured the coun- try that no time was being lost as the Government was anxious to build a disarmament policy upon the Kellogg Pact Both Governments HAUL OF SILK STOCKINGS
would seek immediate co-operation ed Yeung King (33), of No. 17, of thing had been going on for the Wong Tal-wai, manager of the with other great naval Powers but With the South Africa's core at Lalchiko-road, attempted to com- past three years and the Govern Wing Ngai knitting factory, Shan-reliminary, British-American un- 90, play was stopped ha account of mit sulcice last night by jumping ment had spent hundreds of dol- tung-street, Mongkok, reported to derstanding was essential to success. bad light All the four England Into the harbour the Shamlars pulling down the matsbeds. the Police yesterday that some bowlers in the 2nd Innings gave
whuls
The Magistrata imposed fines of time between 10.30 pm, on Mon- away, comparatively, few runs (for
She was $10 or 14 daye jail, and warned day and 5 a.m. yesterday, a thief tions Conference of the Govern the number of overs sent down)
the defendants that they would be entered the factory by breaking ments My MacDonald said the immediate question to be settled was at fined very heavily if they were open the back door. He removed ved brought up again for a similar 72 dozen pairs of ladies silk the date and place of the Conference
stockings worth $1,845.
(Continued on Page 8.):
which she was designed.
Yours, etc.
MKey
Becretary.
shulpo
trip fro
Hong Hong Kong, July, Band, the question strikes one why on the launch, and on
rescued by the cook boy emy [The records as supplied by the was O'Connor, the Ebser pro
Shamshulpo the Poll: her to the Kwong Wahe
Chamber will be published in succeed
ing issues of the “China MALTES
(Continued on Page 91
offence
Britain's Burden
Referring to the proposed Repara-