WHITEHEAD & CO., LTD.
WOODWORKING MACHINERY,
ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT CO.. 110. H.K. & Shanghai Bank Bldg. Tel. 877ED
JOHN CLARKE'S
CASEBOOK
Proving His Point
IN
were
the Haloon bar they discussing this country'M' enlightened the licensing hours, and Continent's backwardness in this respect. "Seen about that pub in France?" said one man at the bar. "Got wine coming in taps to the cold rooms, like water.
hot and
"Fum one tap, get red wine. Turn the other, get while. Just Imagine being a plumber there. Think how long you could spend fixing a washer on taps ke that. all night ." his
All day eyes closed dreamily.
As a
a matter of fact," said his neighbour, a dapper, dark-suited man named Henry. "You deluk any time day and night in London."
That's what they say," the other. "But you try it. you try "
*aid Just
AL
Next morning, Henry did. a.tn, three and a half hours. before offelal opening time, he visited one of those Covent Gar den publle houses, that open thus early for the convenience of those who work all night in the market.
CHINA MAIL
NEW HOUSES FOR FIRE VICTIMS
Foundation Ceremony This Morning
In a brief ceremony at the cleared Shek Kip Mei fire site this morning, the Director of Public Works, Hon. T. L. Bowring, OBE, placed the first batch of concrete which will be part of the founda- tion for the first block of houses to be erected for the Christmas night fire victims.
Fate Of Govt
In Balance
Fanfani To Make Policy Statement
The fate
statement today.
to
1
tu sloing
Bowring. so, Mr addressing the gathering, said: Exactly one month ago today, I visited this site'arkt was deeply distrerer to see the desolation cuffering brought about by
the disastrous are which broke out the previous night. But I was not despondent for Two from past ho:v well
reneehs.
Kuya, p
can
meet An because
and
Established 1845
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1954.
SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith
11-14
D. FOR
"I'll be at the hairdresser's till five. Could you keep him after school if he's disobedient—and he always is?"
Laundry Claims For Cockloft
*CLICKER
·BALLPOINT
with RUBY tip
SHEAFFER'S
HK INDIANS CELEBRATE THEIR NATIONAL DAY
"We are all the Children of the same India and I have no doubt that our community will pro- gress rapidly and with greater unity in the coming period," said Mr. P. R. Š. Mani, Commissioner for India in Hongkong, when he addressed a large, gathering on the fourth anniversary of the Republic of India at the Sikh Temple this morning. Prior to making his address, Mr Mant read messages from the President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad, and India's Prime Minister, Mr Jawaharlal Nehru,
All the speeches were read in } with a major p:operiion of cur English and Hindustant.
350 million people in a state of Loud applause followed the living much below the standards We are reading of both messages from in Western countries. India's leaders, and the large | pledged to raise the diving stand- courtyard in front of the temple ands of our people and while In resounded with "Jal Bind" (vie- Hongkong we luxuriously enjoy tory to India) when M: Munt all the comforts of modern civilisation, we must remember concluded his address.
Prio: to hearing Mẹ Mani, all | those poor militons in India who those present attended a relt-have very late. glous eervice at the temple,
Refreshments were served
afe: the ceranary.
A
NEV
of our
GIGANTIC PROBLEMB Our gigantle problems are not solved in
a year or two but Mr Mani sal
vald in part:
scores of years. If we keep up the first Indian Representative the progress we have made so to Hongkong, I am particularly far and the enthusiasm proud to participate with you people for building up a great all in today's celebrations, welfare state in India continues While we joyously celebrate we
unabated, the first signs of our this fourth anniversary of our rapid progress can soon be felt. Republic, our thoughts natural- But it does not mean that we ly go first to the Father of our have no problems. We have Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who gigantic
problems to contend led us to victory nearly seven with but there is no doubt that years ago in our unique struggle our leaders will be for freedom, More than ever surmount them now when there is talk of now sistance and co-operation of our military arrangements across dynamic people.
our borders, we as Indlabs have
Firstly, experience I know the people of Hongkong. when
upon, collec
Secondly, emergency. at a meeting held at Govern ment House on the
morning after the fire. Is Excellexy the Governor directed Rome, Jan. 26.
my of the week department together with the voluntary assistance of the old Italian Government of Royal Engineers, to start on the Professor Amintore Fan- work of clearing the devastated fani hango on his policy urea, the levelling of the ground,
of drainage the provision Parliament |
ronds and the erection of houses
for the fire victims.
well As his Christian Democrat knew, at that time, that this (Catholic) Cabinet pul the team would rise to the occasion. nishing touches to the declara- Government's orders were tion last night, it was still far
They wanted prompt Government and energetic action. from certain the
A claim for possession of the cockloft of would win an Inaugural vote of hours this job which the army confidence from both chambers,
No. 525 Hennessy Road, ground floor, was brought spirit that Gandhiji taught us | calls ‘Operation Boxing Day' and Professor Fanfani, leader of which
against Ng Yuet-chau before Judge J. Reynolds in the left wing of the Catholic Shek Kip Mei Reconstruction' Party, formed
govern was well underway.
the Victoria District Court this morning. ment after a fortnight of crisis
the
But before telling you what of resignation following The
I would we are going to do, Signor Gluseppe Feila.
like to express my thanks bath His Government
not does
Are vietimas themselves control
a majority in either
for their chamber.
are that and to the Kaifongs Indications It existence may depend or wonderful co-operation. Without it, the work of clearing and Jurge numbers of abstentions.
The Chamber of Deputies is levelling the sile could not have expected 10
early next been carried cut so quickly and
expeditiously week after a debate spread over
done. several days.
"Gongly have a light
ale, please." the landlord.
COUNTER-ATTACK—I
morning," he
"Sorry, sir." said
We're only open 111 the for people who work market,"
“Come,
said Henry. "low do you know don't work there?"
come
"Sorry, sir," insisted.
now."
landlord
Henry turned on his heel and mude a dignified withdrawal.
"There's an optimist," said the regulars.
Lan
"Trying it on," said the who went round enfleeting dirty glosses.
COUNTER-ATTACK~~~2 DUT the customers had under-
Bestimated
Henry.
Five
minutes inter he was back. now, under his arm, he carried
And
Dvost crate of celery.
"Well, well," he said. "Nice morning. Think I'll have a light ule."
you
tultl "I'm sorry, sir, but I've
the Landlord bagan. Henry gestured towards the in the celery. "But I do tical market," he said.
But no one would serve him. #Frald 10 have to ask you ŝa leav leave, an
said the landlord, and moved round from the counter. He was Henry declined to go.
"And pushed towards the door. hire's your shopping," sancone sald, hanging the celery to him. the Henry threw it down on floor. He was edged through doors on to the pavement. When be tried to fores his way called back, a policeman from Bow Street.
The
ΑΝ
WAS
THE LETTER
N hour or two later, Henry was brought into the dock
Casc
and demand
A new
vute
WILL RESIGN'
If the lower house rejects the confidence motion the Govern
precise.
to the
Within 24
Government has termed
as
11
has been
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Now to come down to basic ment will resign at once. Ir tug. A month ago 1 old Gov- approves it. Signor Fanfani mustment to the Prol. Works Mill win an absolule majority Department would in the Senate. The vole in the effort house is not expected upper before the end of the first week of February
The other parties will decide their allude alter hearing the Governance:t
Professor Fantante,
is expectes
to announce a bold spending pro- gramme designed to give low cost houses to the 218,000 families si ving in caves and shanties and work to many of the 4,000,000 unemployed and some of the two million totally unemployed.
to
exert every bave oveliable by February 1, an area of formed site which will be sufficient for housing the erection of 1,500
hits,
Moreover, I said this number of units would be rendy for occupation by March
East Plaintiffs,
Asia Steam Laundry and Dyeing Factory, of who 523-525 Hennessy Read, claimed that defendant was in unlawful
tres- possession GS passer, were represented by Mr M: Francs W. C. R. Carr. Wong
for appeared
the defendant,
Mr Carr informed the Court that Mr Wong had egreed that the premises in question were new premises
Waterfront Chase Described
and not subject A man
cour..
to
Availab
All Good Stores
Australia
Day
His Excellency the Governor and Lady Grant- ham aiteadel a reception. this morning, at the home of the Australian Trade
Commileshnar, HIP HO Mfensies, to celebrate Aur- tralia Day,
Hong-
There will be another reception at the kong Club this evening.
HMAS Sydney, ́units of the Royal Navy and the DAS, Sandoval. acting United States station ship in Hongkong, were dressed overall for the occasion.
Mail Notices
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Mondays, 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays, 10 m. (India
a.m able with the
Fridays, 9.m. AS-
Finally, should like to men- to reinforce our faith in Gan- dhiji's teachings.
matter in relation to We have toon one
13 To here. our office
115, 33 I resurrect the indomitable
have said before, all Indians of of whatever profession,
same to £19.
We are a nation of nearly 350 all are
welcome
the
Saturdays, a.m.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 By Air
Indo-China, 8pJn.
By Surface Macao, é prò
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 Philippines, Guam, Hawaii U.S.A..
& Cerade 8.3
By Air
Indo-China, § 4.m.
Formosa, Japan,
Canada, 1 pm\.
U.S.A.
age and the unconquerable whatever during our struggle for freedom, age and of whatever province
all our countrymen to millions and have
no doubt that under the leadership
and establish personal of visit
with 11.
shail our beloved Prime Minister, contact Jawaharlar Nehru, we shall be certainly feel honoured by your new Zealand, Indones
have MOU
any able to resist any encroachment visits whether on our freedom.
particular problem or not, We are never too busy to be un-
UNITED VOICE
ទ
We
Wherever we are, whether in able to see our countrymen, India or Hongkong, we have to
be united and speak with one
FINED FOR
voice. In unity lies our strength FINED
and in courage lies our success.
It was only divided
when we
that foreigners
were
con-
who was alleged to quered our country. That lesson to the Landlord and Tenant have been chased
along the is always before us. If our Ordinance. The Defence raised Gloucester Hoad waterfront community In Hongkong is dis- was under
the Tenancy (Pro- while brandishing a dagger and united, what will be our position longed Duration) Ordinance of who is said to have escaped the with the rest of the population in this Colony? We should sink 1952, he added.
Su
DAMAGING
SHOWCASE
A Korean war veteran
Уарап, 6 р.м.
Formosa, 0 p.m.
Thailand, Malaya, Aus-
By: Burfaen China, People's Republic, 8.30 am. Macao, & num. Formosa, 9 am,
& South
Malaya, Pakistan, Noon. Japan. USA. Centrai America, 1 pm, mone
Indonora, 3 p.m. Australia, New Zealand, 8 pm. Масло,
p.m,
Kyoto's Record Snowfall
Tokyo, Jan. 26. The ancient" capital of Kyoto experiencing its heaviest snowfall in 73 years.
all personal differences and be- come united and a well organised community so that our prestige who has recently returned was
will rise rapidly to the Colony after his 18 and position Our community has built up months service there was good name after years of hard fined $200 and bound ever
Police by jumping into a sam- Sal-chcong,
managing pan, appeared before Judge J. partner of the plaintiff firm sald
Wicks at the Victoria Districi Hennessy ne rented No. 525 that
Court this morning. Road, ground
gmund floor, in August
Kot
Kwok <<ltts Sing-yu, last year.
He paid $1,100 as Shing-hang. 30, unemployed rental for Nos. 523 and 525
picases not gulity to possession ground Hennessy Road,
floor of a digger without a deence on He also paid a sum of money November 9, last year as construction fee.
The Police said that about 10 day, DPC Chen a. on that
ly
15. Finally, it was decided that the object would be to provide accommodation accommoda
for 8,000 per- Bons every month until the job was finished.
It was Government's alm and
Department that we should be- aim of the Public Works gin building these houses by Chinese
New Year, Thanks to of the the magnificent work
Engineers and the
соп-
But to casture the right-wing Christian Democrat members of his Cabinet he is expected also to guarantee defence of the picientious effort of everyone in sent value of the lira,
the Public Works Department thought likely that, to It is
connected with the job, we are soctal provide funds for his
here today starting this project announce he will
a week ahead of our estimated action
tax against
schedule. that has been estimated
projects,
vigorous evasion.
Panchen
Given A Car
Witness sald he came to
work and we should not just
The snow, which began falling continuing, had yesterday afternoon and sull
up to 10 Piled throw it away because of any in the sum of $100 for one inches at 9 o'clock this morning,
year when he pleaded guilty Kyoto news agency reported. disagreement among us,
Ever since I came here near to malicious damaging districts was virtually paralysed. Trame in the city and nearby ten
ago,
Hin- watched the growth of showcase before Mr
Kyoto's previous record snow- this fall of 12 inches was in 1980..
-Neuter. The terms Read and asked to scorch him.our commutanding, friend- } morning.
*
months
I have
verbal agreement with the de-Sang, reling en informations *P: Pelosely unity and noticed in- | shing Lo at Central·
premises.
TENURESHIP
Witness zaid he told defendtat that he would rent the cockleft to him for a period of six months or at the most a year, to which omee.
defendant agreed.
the
to
The defendant, Micheal
ex-
Radio Hongkong
H.K.T.
Artista
Band
Da
fendant for the letting of the preached the accused in Lookhirt cockloft at No. 525. were that defendant was to pay The accused whipped out a
creasing thip and co-operation among a deposit of $1,000 and rental degger from his waist, and ran
us. Particularly with pride. Leonard Blythe, 20, L/Cpl at $280 per month. The deposit away.
strong feelings of RASC noticed the
from Middlesex, ฟาย 10 be returned upon the
to stop patriotism Another man tried
of all our country plained to the
Court that he aciendant
vacating the him but, it was alleged, the
whether they be Paretes, had been in the Colony for nino accused thrust at the man with fedus, Muslims or Sikhs. We weeks and just recently he had
Time Signal ard Pro- the dagger but missed hun, are all
the been given his 14 days leave gramme Summary: 6.00, Sport was then
the Children of chased
Canal into
Concert, by Australian I have no He said that he was feeling a Road and
India and Glou- same thenco Into
#130, BEC Bandiland, doubt that our community will bit light-hearted when he com- of the Coldstream Gimeda- cond. after run- cester Road, whero ning some distance, he jumped progress
with mitted the offences as he had by Captain, D. A. Pope BBCTS); rapidly and off the waterfront into a sam-greater unlty in the coming had some drinks prior to the 69. Weather Report; 7. Time Signal and World New (London Baly}: pan and got away.
period, We must also remem-incident.
710, News Talk (London Relay) or "I am terribly sorry I dipamshulpo Fire Progines Report. her, that abroad we are all re-
Special Announcements; 7.15. The On December 3, Kot was or- ber. rested in a
as Indlans and not as such a foolish thing and I wil speech made by the Hon. L. tramcar in the garded Central District. When sub- belonging
particular be willing to pay for the dam Bowring the momia at stake Kip «equently charged with the religions or particular parts of age that I have done," Fald Niel, where building, has started on offence, he allegedly
houses for the Fire Victims. admitted India. Though some of us may Blythe.
scription of ceremony, and inter- possession of the dagger.
have different views in rela- Inspector W. E. B. Howel View by Donald Brooks: 7.an, Hearing is proceeding.
tion to various problems in
the case told the Forces Favourites (London: Relay): that India, we must remember that
A La Demi-lieure Tranczion;; (Stia- on January 25 dio); 59, Fit Hearne presented abroad we are all resident as defendant, who was walking by Bernard Hicks (Studio); 9, Time Indians and not as members of along Ewo Street, suddenly put signal. Musical Notebook, presented any particular Indian organisa- his boot into a showcase at by the Rev. Failser 2 Ryan, S tion or party.
No, 90 without any reason. As (Studio): 9.10. The British Overseas Baden-Powell, A „Feature result defendant damaged Programme prediced by Muriel Towlett BBCTS); 10, Percy Grain- property valued at $358.85.
Defendant was ordered to pay or (at the Piano) with: Stokowsky and his Symphony Orch," Plays $500 compensation to Leo Yul- some of h Own Compositions: wan (owner of the showcase) 10.16, "The Queen's Australia i within 24 hours.
Picture of life des acme of the discen that we making, current. Audrsllan history recorded; in'?the 'Studios' of The Australian Broadcasting - Cor- novation (London Relay): 10.48, The Melachee Stringe: -10.89, Weather Report: 11. Time Dignal." Hadio News Reel [Recorded London
Helay) 11.15. Goodnight "Music...“Bassonme" God Save Him - Questis - 11:30, Clas
It was the intentions of both parties that upon payment of se deposit a written agreement embodying the teams of tentesy should be drawn up and signed. He received a total of $500 in two payments from tho defend- aut on account of the depcalt, winefs continued.
Nigeria's New Constitution
The
back
ACHIEVEMENTS On an occasion like this, it is natural for us to look
Atid estimate past and upon the Lagos, Jan. 25.-.
we have been able to British Colonial. Scere... | what
over our country tary, Mr Oliver Lottellon, and achieve in African delegates agreed here since our Independence in 1947. today on new constitution We had.
of rofugees giving substantially Incrosseri millions authority to Nigeria's three although we have not totally main regions, under a central solved the problems Government.
therefrom,
we have certainly some sueCBS'
to
contend with Offence By
-Lond
This has been no light achieve- of Mr Beriram Recce's court, evaders defraud the Government and I know that the Gov- He was still immaculate, but
Architectural million cement ment of some 300,000 behind his rimless spectacles his lire (about £173 million) athe manufacturers, and eyes were alive with fury year equivalent io one-eighth buliding contracters will push. Answering the charge of using of the entire budget. Chinaalenti with oll speed to sec that the humanitarian work of insulting behaviour, he said: "Mail Special. plead not guilly
these re-accenmodaling
un- that I see my solicitors." The
fortunate people is ecrried out case was remanded.
Lamas viftly as possible. Let me On another day, Hurry came
an old English quote
saying: back. All alone. No rolicitar to
Where there is a will, there is away'. In a few minutes I am
In his absence the defendant speak for him. And now, in- stead of fury, there was abash-
going to place the first batch of paid $260 as rental to a foki who was not authorised to accept the concrete which will be part of demeanour. He inent in his
Calcutta, Jan. 25, shyly handed across a letter for The Chinese Communist Gov- the foundation for the first block money. No other payment was received by him, sold witness, fire victims, heerament has the magistrate to read. In it,
presented Tibat's of houses for the naked if he might change his Panchta Lama with a Brion- I can sasure you that this work adding that he instructed his primary task of soliciter on September 12 to give i plea to one ot
made Humber Emousine bought which is suilly.
10 dolinium to quit the Government for rehousing these Mr Recce read Henry's note, in_Hongkong. Then he said, thinking of the The car, painted yellow b:- unfortunate people, will be con-premises,
tinued with resolution until Hearing is continuing, celery, of
doubt: cause it is the only colour the Πα "You've put yourself to a lot of Lama is permite to use, was every fire victim has been settled whence a modern type, sanitary and expense. Don't you think it was shipped to Calcuttu
phove Ell fire-proof dwelling. was taken by rozto Kampora, very stupid?"
trade with To my mind, this resolute action Wants Action Indian centre for
the port of the Hongkong Tibet. There it wil bide-on mantit and carried 200 miles to Government fa noz Doly a good VERY foolish indeed," said the leader's monetery Higatse sample of the proof of our
to take sbility
care of cursoIVES Henry whapplly. The by pertiav-Force-Press,
of the London talks, been good peace in our country or two weeks hard labour by AUSSIES FROM but magistrate added £1
a shining example to the
A French Socialist Dopply last August have been going during these seven years. Our Court this morning when he KOREA ARRIVE rest of the world. Henry's other expenses, and
ho would on since last Tuesday.
people have acted with great
pleaded guilty to a charge of t discharged him conditionally,
The ceremony was attended announced today by leading members of the Parliament on
question...
Amendments to the conatites diedpline and much enthusi conveylig women; for the pur~| the Government in
our country have
A group of 60 | Austentlari 'Henry left, The time was just
various Kallongs, Unofficial
"the policy it tion aim at a bettor distribution i Vinitors ecclaimed the re-pose of prostitution, #goldiers, who hare. after 11.30. The public-houses
Members of the Urban Council, intends to follow.concerning of powers between the central frequently
and around the court and the market
regional government markable progress we have made The Police sals, that when the the tour of servic Social Welfare
Prined Sprin
Inst arrived, in the Lis Mailtd, Jen. 25.
Officers andÍ were, open to the general public
M. Arthur Conte charged that northern, western and castorn is our industrio
incursiyer | Bampan, was Intercepted: wo | Japan; this morning, voluntary workers who have of now. Most
the markot
eam- British control points on munication lines. In the Suez helped in the relief of the Are Gen. Stars Government had with more effective federation vality, schemes providing more night in Yeumatik
роз "once again revealed its uning beween the 32, million peoples. workers had gone home buy can tone, have been tightened victims,
and irrigation to our woman dressed in modern style Home
were found on boarday. They ad- the tro peop Henry would be able to
am hostility to the Frence of different tribal groupiniti and
in providing himself a drink, but he might up because of recent incidents,
under the false prevent politics complexions making up public, 1
| Britaing.
sence of defendant that they, in-for-Aut -biggest, Beolony --* «of serving the cause have some difficulty disposing of
of Moreca
Logoton, stdanjer in otheg: his celery. He might have to
Fanmunjom, Jan. 26) *initependence,"
Youmal Bay, for the purpoRs of CI take 1
Allied and Communiak:) Maison Frines could not moment black, points along the road repens atives (met here today || interferesion, from those whow
10 here and Port Said, i far thes negotiations on the main objective is to stand zwenty mintic/sekrcher (01" this kind zwi
talkszprem | farm of liberty com a their own
the Biciklist
TIME FOR A DRINK ̧ ́
Bought
costs to
Control Points Tightened Up
it was learned here tonight,
Cars and local Inhabitants
werd, orice>more: being
searched
boon, disceruntése last July. Enimarysto-
Against Spain
resulting Sampan Owner
and
The talks which Mr Lyttelton achieved has been having here with Afri-| great progress.
“Lai" "Loj ́ ́ 19," master of a Downs, We have beeri' a can political leaders a constable democracy and there has Passenger sampan,-was fined $60 ∙tinuation Jan. 25:
***
FUNDAR more wilted to the Police in the pre-] Major:"-
and
standards
bountiful to us TR
MADE
from
on route