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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1949.
Correspondence
The Editor takes no responsibility for viewda axpressed in letters by correspondents, and by no means with them.
Colony's Future
Sir.-It wad BO very nice of Lleutenant General F. W. Festing to give up a match, of his valu- able time to tell us that Hong Kong can be defended against an chemy who does not possess the
toy mivantages pogrensed Js in 1941.
the
Actually. Lieutenant General Festing's comments were all real ly so unnecessary. Anyone could tell us that Britain with all its might and power, would be nhle to defend Hong Kong against any armed attack by an enemy who neked all the weapons of destruc- tion so hocesanty, to the successful rosecution of a modern war.
The points which really need clarification are:
(1) Will all the large and small enmercial concerns in this Colony which depan entirely on trade with China and the Chinese, con- to to function in the event of a prolonged blockade of this
necessarily agrees
Rice Situation
Sir, The Chinese Reform As- sociation wish to draw the atten- tion of the public to the situa tion which will arise when civil war renches Hong Kong border if those who could qualify fail to register for rations.
In that eventuality the, supply of smuggled rice trom Chin inay be cut off so that everyone will have no choice but to de- pend entirely on Government ra-
ons. As almost half of the popu latlon have not yet registered, the number of cards issued ure 210,000 only, there would be a sudden rush to register and cen- sequent confusion.
Broadcasting For Services”
The Forces Civilian Enter- tainment and Welfare Com- mittas 打排 made arrange- ments with Radio Hong Kány for broadcasting for the Ber vices on Saturdays and Sun- days from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., beginning tomorrow.
This extension of Radio Hong been Kong's activities has
Various mada posible hy
dorlors who аго generous meeting the additjoral "coat.
Kowloon Rotary Club Luncheon
An interesting talk on the of the functions and effects human torpedoes employed by during the last war was given by Frank Gals- werthy, special correspondent of the "Daily Express" at the Kowloon Rotary Club luncheon yesterday.
World YMCA Leader Tells Of Problems They Face
The leaders of the YMCA are determined not to
for social or political changes in the world affect the work of the organisation, Dr. Tracy Strang, General Secretary of the World Alliance of YMCA, Geneva, said yesterday. Dr. Strong was speaking at the weekly luncheon of the Y's Men's Club at Hong Kong Hotel on "Some Problems Confronting the YMCA." ,Present at yesterday's meet. ing were severnl YMCA · om- cials from
the Philippines Personalia
They included Lieutenant
Colonel C. C. Juan, Presideni
the
for
Chinese Plan Welfare Associations
Business
:
Residents and houses of the Central District" of the city are to form a wel- fare association of their own to further civic and social wel- fare work in their own dis-.. trict.
0
residents and
More than 50 of the YMCA, Manila: Mr. R.
Among the passengers who ar- the 0. Subido, Member of
rived here by CPA from Bang-ading business men. under the Board of Directors: Mr. Roy kok and Singapore were Messrs. chairmanship of Mr. Ko Cheuk- Smith, Assoolate Secretary of Lim Sar-puang, Tan Soo-ling, K. bung. Chairman of the Chineso the groat hall of the Chamber the National Council, YMCA, Cheythraltul, Liang Ker-chinng Chamber of Commerce, met at discuss the matter, and it was unanim-W Philippines; Mr. D. C. Bascara, Ow Yang-hruan, Earl Carrol, D. General Secretary of the No-P. Wiseman, Mina B. Throop and yesterday afternoon to
ously resolved that a welfare association should be formed. tional Council, YMCA, PI; Mr. Nguan Chuw-Nguan.
Those who left by CIA Elias L. Ablaza, Secretary of
yesterday included Secretary of
National Mosses John C. Houstan, Tong Manila Y's Men's Club; and
Keh, Antonio C, S. Yap, Yap te- Mr. O. R. Magill, International Manil Council YMCA.
Lee Dan-leng The visitors were introduced to hus. Lee Oan-lu, Hand Lee Oon-pin. the local members by Mr. Pang. General Secretary of the
Among the departures from the YMCA. liong Kong.
on Wednesday In his address, Dr. Strong sald Peniruula Hotel
YMCA is the second were Lieutenant-Colonel-and Mrs Mrs. W. Bocsveld. E. Le (The first is the Mrs. C. Fiteni, Mr. and Mrs. B. Bungs Messrs. A. Lyman, P. R. Blvers. originally youth movement).
Established in 1955 by a group A. J. Edgar, P. V. Andrews, N. E. of young men from nine countries, Rodn, F. S. Milovich, W. F. G. whose average age was about. 22, Harris, N. V. Paine, G. F. Tyrell, the organisation today operates in and D. S. W. Pepper. 75 countries.
The Association are well aware that lack of incentive to register has been largely due to the poor the Italians value of the rice lasued on the ration, none the less they would put it to the public that in view of the imminent development in Canton It is to their advantage, no less than their duty, to re- gister. At the same time they us- sure the public that they are sparing no effort to agitate for firms, in the an Improvement of the quality of (2) Will these
Cessation of the ration rlee nnd a maintenance face of a complete ard with China, continue to pay, of quality from week to week. salaries to employees for whom
It will greatly assist the Asso
These pins if speaker antle favangable com- oldest international organisation or will such clation (there is no work,
to registers ment on the courage of the Itain the world. every orie apply for rice rations and keep ins who were the first to em-World Evangelical Society. alse Hinli, Mrs. L. M. the Association of the develop-| ploy this weapon. ment that arises from time to Ne time.
Colohy?
Be resort to refrenabtient, re sining out the "pure whites"
C) What will Government to in the way of feeding and housing the large population of white collar workers who, even in days living a hand-to- of plenie are math existence while their em- and 119 wolbore laxony, and who, in the event of at employment, will utodreday become destitute.
(4) la view of past experience
Government confident that all Jolly cruited Police personnel will remmin loyal to the British
niojets
maney
The are some of the points which are troubling those whose mand are not entirely obsessed with the idea that Hong Kong's stentin enemy is irrevocably ound to launch an attack on this Colony.
SIMPLE SIMON.
Soldier's Request
i
He was attached to the naval Intelligence at Gibraltar düring the war. He ternited his vecount
Swam against "They ng Ficet."
the
In the course of his story, the that the
The human torpech, Galsworthy A month ago Mr. Kennedy-explained, is mined by two per
of the soNA.
They ercep under vessels Skipton 1 meeting Chinese Reform Association drew moored in the harbour and fix attention to the deteriorated cone explosives to the ships bottom. Tactual :- Halians cilents of
atlocks itfan of rice which was aggra-Galsworthy quoted vated by the small response fr- ward Government rice and the Allied shipping in Gibralter Bas slow and almost stagnant turn and decribed vivily several over of much of the rice issued exelfing incidents. He tema this un the rice ration,
work of manipulating the human torpedo as dangerous, but extre- mely effective.
Recently the Rice Ration Depot Chief interview with the Press practically washed his hands of the responsibility for this, tat- ing that the condition of the rice was due to the long period of storage,
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is the case should not steps be taken to dispose of the interior rice by reducing the price in a competitive figure and re- place it by good rice which is at present available in large quanti-. ties at reasonable prices on the New free markel from Conton, Territory and Bangkok.
At the luncheon meeting yes- terday was Major General C. G. Evans who was formally inducted As an honorary member of the Kowloon Rotary Club and mem- ber of international Rotury.
Troops
More
For Macao
Youth's Noeds
The work of the organisation in the past century luas been to dis- cover the needs of youth and to adapt themselves to conditions.
Dr. Strong, who has made an extensive tour of Europe, sal! that coming out of Europe one could not help mentioning one or two things-the growing sense of insecurity and the realisation of how beastly man can be with his fellow men.
Arrivals at the Peninsula Hotel on Wednesday included Mro. S. C Lee, Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Tri- W. C. Donaldson, vadi, Messrs. Duncan Lee, G. M. Kelley and E. E. Shilling.
Salc Of Canned .Foodstuffs
In Singapore
Mr. Ko sakd the setting up of istri kai fong (residenta) RS-
long standing, rociations was practice in China. In Hong Kong, had been taken by The lead Kennedy Town and Shumahutipo, and the Contral District should 10% lag bohind and shirk 15 1
responsibilities elvic and social
should set
a good but instead
other districts to example for follow.
Committee Formed
!
A preparatory committee of uine members was appointed to draft the rules and attend to s formalities for the selling up of the Dsociation' and to arrange!" for the calling of a general meet-
Ing.
Other districts that will consis der the setting up cf welfare as sociations of their own are Cause- way Bay and North Point, and Happy Valley. They will be hold- ing their Arst meeting on Monday
next.
The setting up of welfare,as- districts sociations in different has been actively sponsored by the Government Welfare Omeer," Mr. J. C. Macdouall, who was to have participated in yesterday's: ' at the last minute he was called to mother appointment. awny
assistant, C. N. L. deputised for him.
"We cannot trust the future / Kong and China shall hence-discussions but for the fact that,
because we don't know what it will be," he remarked.
numerous He added that the small nations in Europe have re- cognised the fact that security has This is not a new suggestion, in
The Portuguese ss. Colonial, gone with only a dim hope of re- 1940 exactly the same situation
Navigation, turning. is due to arose with the Government Re- of the Colonial serves and the frat step Lakers Company, Lisbon, was to dispose of the deteriorated arrive here next week, with wild yery much like to learn as rite by free sale whilst import about 1,600 West African sol- reinforce Macao's diers to garrison.
Sir... I have been stationed in the Now Territories for just over a month and as this will probably be my only visit to the Colony I
much as possible about Chinese customs and culture.
I wonder if a meeting with a Chinese family could be arranged through your columns? IL so would greatly appreciate it.
1
Ing good rice to replace it and
Canned foodstuffs from Hang forth not be permitted to be sold in Singapore unless they are certifled by the Govern Mr. ment Analyst in Singapore to be free from pollution.
This information was revealed In a letter which the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of gin- gapore has sent to the Kong
Chinese Manufacturers
"For the past 15 years men have been slaughtering one an- other, so much that they have Union. begun to lose trust and confidence even among friends."
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Hong
The reason for this now re- gulation, according to this source
his
Restaurant, Hotel Space Investigated.
⚫ Cestain large restaurants Dr. Strong recalled his associa-Is that cases had occurred whare I am reasonably well educated forbidding the export of all rice
that this course Arrangements have been made tion with a European friend who the contents had been found to have and hotels in the Central and been polluted through faulty sea- Western districts of the city and hope to become a schoolmas-in good condition. The Rice Com-
mittee consider ter; thesture I have a very strong mo nction is not merely a possi- here to accommodate the new would not discuss cortain matters desire to get an insight into the bility but the duty of the Govern-reinforcements.
unless his wife and children were, ling of the tin.
The later went on to say that have been inspected and their the Coloni- not within hearing. civilisation of the East.
The agents hera of all avaliable
II shipment sample space checked by the Govern- . expost menį to
"He al Navigation Company are the
would turn round to see if henceforth
ment Quartering Authority, showing shipment, means in the circumstances,
No reason was given for thin A MEMBER. Banco Naesonal tramarino,
could eavesdrop before from anybody
the how the tina hai, been soldered Twenty-live Steel Rigid Butler
would say anything," Buildings, purchased By the
Government Analyst in lief that Government has its eyes, Macan Government for Macao's speaker said. The European could and sealed, must first be submitted check-up, but it is the common be
due to arrive in not get out of it when he was in to the
Singapore, who will, if he thinks on these places as being suitable garrison, ure
New York until he was assured
fit, order tins to be drawn from for converaton into cantoons and ffong Kong on September 7.
of complete safety. The steel buildings will be sent
"In Geneva today, more in the rhinest for examination. No billating quarters for the Forces...
personnel in tho to Macno by the AS. Wusuel,
organisations
or warfare." are shipment may be released for kald and essentia) specially chartered for this Dur ternational
of similar places Requisitionin as free from contamina passed pose. Our Own Córrespondent. Joining the flock. Men are craving to the public unless it has been event of a
to get together and plan together,"
in 1941 has been quoted as ground. tion by this officiul. Dr. Strong declared.
The letter was referred to
for this bellof. tha Foodstuffs Section of the Union for consideration and action.
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Tenants' Troubles
Landlords Sir, The
and Tenants Ordinance has, of late been the subject of criticism by correspondents several of your
ss. CORFU SAILS FOR UK TODAY
The P. und O. steamer Cortu leaves Hong Kong today for the United Kingdom via the Straits.
The speaker was thanked by Mr. Dollar W.T. Yuen, President of the Tientsin YMCA.
New MM Liner Arriving
In HK On Maiden Voyage
acquisition of Messageries Maritimas-the 18,000-ton finer La Marseillaise—which is on her maiden voyage to the Orient from Fronco.
but there is one fundamental as- pect of the matter which has, 50 far, escaped mention, to wit, the justice of the continued applica. tion of this Ordinance in times such as the present when con- ditions are 80 far different from those which our Legislators, in passing this Bill, might reuson-
Passengers embarking today ably have anticipated would obtain
include Dr. and Mrs. L. E. C. two years after its enactment.
Davies. Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Chien, The Ordinance was, ostensibly, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Colyer, Mr. passed as a measure designed to and Airs. J. C. Deman, Miss M. obviate the possibility of excessive W. Beattie, Miss E. A. Goldman, Duo in Hong Kong on September 10 is the latest Increases in rentals of pro-war H. L. B. Hollingsworth, Captain promises; to act as a deterrent and Mrs. E. H. Histed, Lieutenant against demands for "key-money": Colonel and Mrs. P. M. Kirby- to restore to the landlord soms Green, Dr. and Mrs. T. K. Llen, of the rights which he had been G. B. Pucker, Mr. and Mrs. McD. at Mrs. C. G. forced to surrender undor Japanese Rochm. Mr. rule, and, in general, to aid in the Skinner, R. 3. Vernali, Miss F restoration of normal conditions B. M. Kolewall, E. H. Chlong. H. Y. Chiu, Mrs. D. T. Eu, Miss in the Colony.
The degree to which the Ordi A. K. Green, Mrs. H. I, F. Foo pance has been rendered farcical and children, H. H. Green, Mrs. in regard to demand for "key-P. DuToit and child, Mrs. H.
Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. I. 3. money" is too well-known to war-K and child, Mrs. H. M. Lean rant comment, although we may
and children, and S. C. Tsow. If wo perhaps be forgiven
enquire whether, in one single instance, ная the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs, which has been charged with the administration of the Or dinance, instituted action
uzainct these illegal de-
landlord for
EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS
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Restaurants and hotels approach-it ed by the Chiaa Mall" for their # reaction, expressed the hope that a Government would not go to this extreme, rezulting in financial los and Inconvenience to their busi- situation was ness, unica the really acute.
YACHT COXSWAIN FINED
The yacht Wild Goose, familiar craft in Kowloon Bay, was the subject of Court pro- ceedings at the Marine Court yesterday when ser coxawin. Pang Ah-chal, was fined $10 Completed this Spring, the liner will be on the
Marseilles-China-Japan run of "MM".
on a summons for failing to "the the La Her designers have combine stop when signalled by the . During her trials,
Sub-Inspector Nippard, pro Marseillaise made more than comfort with elegance in the Police,
told the Court 23 knots. She is expected to tings and decorations in all parts maintain an average speed of of the ship from the dining secuting officer,
cinema hall, the lounge and card that defendant was seen by SI 21 knots on her trips.
rooms to the open-nir swimming Rose, wlio was patrolling the area on August 20 at a p.m. and sige with the appearance of
Marseillaise enn The La great white yacht, hor bow well pool on the after feek.
acnalled to stop. The "X" flag and moulded. horizontal planking
commodate 418 passengers, of the Police whistic were diste- over a great length at the centre whom 341 can be placed in 173 garded,
of latest derst and tourist class outside Mr. G. V. Saunders of Reiss, and rolling unusually steady cabins.
sign.
A very fine collection of pic-ant tares. numbering 50, composad mands?
Whatever the theoretical argumumiy of portraits, with a sprink-
D
the liner heavy weather. A feature is the production of
Bradley and Company, suid' that the Wild Godso
ho wits aboard -
ments in favour of the Landlord ling of landscapes, we any view 180 tons of fresh water every 24 U. S. Lines Official with friends, en ser tote
and Tenants Ordinance, the fact at the Hotel Cecil yesterday.
They were the paintings of Miss tours, supplying praulically the and obtamu" with remains that, almost without ex-Nancy Kwak, the talented artist whole o ception, it has worked in the
bollers. terests of the landlord and to the who id again delighting Hong steam from the exhaust heat Another original feature is the detriment of the tenant, and it is Kong ploture lovers with an ex-
hibition of her work. timo that consideration
will continue exclusive use of alternating cur WEB The exhibition
the
rent for all motors, allowing dif- given to the question of
ferent voltages to be used and amendment or even suspension, today and tomorrow.
adding to the safety factor the Ordinance in the light of
embodied in the rules of the International Conference of Lon- don, 1948,
of
the poollar conditions prevalling required for his own use and that In the Colony today in regard to failure to obtain occupancy will
Inflict real hardship? housing.
Prior to the advent of the Ser- We suggest that to demand that vices in large numbers, the situa-tenants of good standing in the should be compelled
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Visits Calony
Coxswain evidently did not hoar or see the Police signals,
Mr. F. W. Skul remarking that the offence was not doll- Mr. John A. Barthrop, General borately committed imposed a Manager Pacific Services, United nominal fide. States Lines Company, arrived in Hong Kong yesterday by the sa Ploneer Tide.
will
NEW KITCHEN AIDS
As far as his itinerary permit, Mr. Barthrop is travelling to observe first-hand and in- (for those rainy days). on American Pioneer Idne vessels Rubberdoor Mats prove ergo handling methods, Alspatch, cargo protection and King-size: Cake Covers transit time.
Nursery Rhyme Tumblers. This is Mr. Barthrop's second Foros, Cups-for toilets and basins release from active duty with the Aluminum Pots & Ketties for billoting pur- good cause, and the landlord the East run where at places along tour of the Far East sirice his Rubber Plate Racks
(U.B.A.Y ticipated a further reinforcements to re-let the promises upon pay reaches 29 degrade 1045, During World War II, ho
tion was difficult enough. With community.
arrival, and the consequent to vacate promises without very
Air Conditioning ! Specially built for the Far
thoirtonch more can be ad-chablod, as is invariably the esso, the route the outside temperature, United States Army in December}
poses,
the elvillan is concerned has be is neither equitable nor calculated per cent
showing 60 served with distinction with die sink. Strainers
AM-con-
arelve, the situation insofar as ment of fat göras in "key money with the hummed his rank of Colonial in Seattle, Alaska Larga Pyrex, Mixing Bowla
come
luctansingly diffoult "to
inspire (calings of loyalty to-ditioning 1710m
bonderigned lo hotel room is vir wards the Celeny. In the
tually impossible.
these
• of those who have boone, mieleistghtakat
of their homes morely border trance to the amb enabled to have shall be indice
therefore, just that under "condition)
landlord should that
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not hävitg ”“real-estate Falght be "good"""nough
setion:iny-tain very impo
and In the Philippines On Day, Colonel, Barthrop was Port Commander at Mania.. the large
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