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MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1959.
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LIKELY Continues
Of The NEW WATER CUTS LIKELY
Day
Service To The
Community
fa n coincidence worth
I noting that in
A
week
Need For
Drastic Measures
by a China Mail Reporter
when the Police were able Drastic five hours a
to report that Triad societies have reached
stage of
almost
unpre-
cedented disintegration, the Colony's Kalfung AssociationS should be celebrating a new high mark in their existence. It sometimes forgotten that for every one member, adherent or victim of a Triad society there are two linked with the Kaifenga. And 15 most people in Hongkong know the two organisations are
DA
different as whatever is the Chfaeno equivalent of chalk and cheese.
an
The Kaifongs, like the Triads.
have their roots deep history, but whereas one is a perversion of an orguni- sation that was once akin to 1 contemporary masonic Jodge, the other is a more recent product of Chinese philosophical thinking in- corporating as ita ideals the most noble aspirations of
man.
day water restric- tions may be an- nounced in tho next fortnight to stop the alarming outflow of water from the Colony's reservoirs.
This is thought inevitable
following the warning by the Water Authority Mr Alan Inglis more than a week ago that unlesF water consumption then running at the rate of 61 million gallons a day was reduced dras- tically and immediately, i new restrictions would be necessary,
Since the warning, consump tion has fallen by about one mil- lion gallons a day but this is not nearly enough to stave off the drastic Testrictions Inglis spoke of.
thai Mr
THE Impact of a Jace Radio Talk
body of people practising “Alfeb ́i cófvvf ethics in an area so badly needing com- munal assistance is there- fore bound to be significant, and as Mr Burgess noted in lus speech on Kaifong Day last Friday, the com- munity has reason to be deeply thankful for their service.
And
while there may exist In the Colony un understandable gratitude that the Kalfongs present Auch a welcome counter- weight to the Triad move- ment, it would be seriously misjudging the diligent and conscientious persons who Are guiding the development of this move ment to believe that they have no greater worth than this,
The outstanding community services they have perform-
On Water
Mr G. A. H. Sheppard, a senior partner of . Binais... Descon and Gourfer, BOE-
ов waler
con-
suitenis servancy schemes, will be
giving talk over Radlo
and
com
Hongkong tonight on the reasons for the present water restrictions. He will also outline some of the Hongkong Government's plans for future reservoirs,
ninale. Deacon Gourley have been sultants for Government on this subject for the last ZD years. Among the points he will talk about on the programme, which begins at 8.14 pm will be the new SheR Pik reser- voir on Lantao and Ita effect, the feasibility of the Plover Cove scheme
and sall-to-fresh
conversion,
water
the
ed in recent years have won Mr Inglis warned that them wide and well-next 'eut would probably menn deserved commendation. one, five-hour period of water Essentially they
day. (At present it is 8 hours a
are An
association of local people
working for the common
DANNY AND THE PRINCE
Indian Border Police In Chinese Hands
New Delhi, Oct. 25.
China has informed India that seven of the 17 Indian border police earlier reported killed in a clash in eastern Ladakh are in fact alive and in Chinese hands, it was officially learned tonight..
A note received from
the Chinese Government by the External Affairs Ministry today police added that the Chinese had missing. also recovered the bodies nine Indians
of
The Chinese note said that they had also arrested three members of on Indian party on the previous day.
This brings the total of In- dians in Chinese hands in Ladakh to tea.
INTRUDED
The Chinese note said that the three members of an Indian
party who were arrested had day in two tour-home paiods), intruded Into Chinese text- And if this did not succeed, tory. This seconds with the then hours would be reduced | Indian Governina.t's
good but Government has till further. come to look upon them
Weekend water Agures issued
almost as representative by the Government chowed
local councile.
THE
TH
on
water consumption running at
| about 60 million gallons a day.
At this rate the Colony's re- servoirs would be almost bene dry by the end of March,
leaving no reserve in case next summer's rains are late.
Kaifongs have Occasiona many
given the lie to the belief that local people are not public spirited and Mr Burgess Water consumption must be the admirable reduced by at least 10 million quoted
day immediately be- example of the Chairman gallons of the
Sal fere the Government com fool Tai Hang Association who in response catisfied.
also no indication There is to appeals made in connec
of cooler weather on the way tion with a recent Urban
which would help reduce de- Council publie cleanliness
mand for water somewhat. campaign, went out into the street himself with a broom. Added Mr Burgess;
lead he gave was 33 Chickens
d by his fellow
villagers and this particular area now has the reputation of being a model village as far as cleanliness is con- cerned."
Rightly described as a bridge between Government and
In Small
A
informa-
100-Year-Old Woman Imprisoned
this 190-year-old woman morning who admitted bez- ging in the streets was Bem- month's im- tenced to one prisonment by Mr T. L. Yang at Central Magistracy.
we
Chan Yuen-mom, who found begging in Tung Lo Wan Road yesterday, had 18 similar convictions. The last time she appeared in court was this 'month when she was cautioned and given $30 from the Poor Box by the Magistrate,
ion that on the first day, two members of the Indian border
and oce
porter were
Apart from the nine fatal casualties admitted jn the Chinese note, one member of the Iridian party involved in the clash on Dolcber 21 1 stál mios. ing-Reuter.
Steel Firm Accedes To Union
New York, Oct. 25.
Kalzer Steel, one of the 12 bem-
Danny Kaye recently alelmed he had found a new part- ner at the charity premiere of his new flm "The Five Pennies." He pointed out to Prince Philip: "We're making quite a team now." Relorted the Prince: "You but you're doing all the work.? Later Kaye presented the Fringe, with A record of the' Bim's' soundtrack, esolated Ia guld-inscribed rød leather, maket for Frinse Charter. “¥Picture» shares"Isaricy's other partner-wena - laughing---King ----
Kaye, -- Express Photo,
Quake In Turkey Kills Eight
Istanbul, 02, 25, 2.
A strong earthquake killed at least eight people and destroyed 300 houses tonight at Hlinis, south-east of "Erzurum in castern Turkey.
About 26 people were injùréd at Kinis, according to police. Strong earth tremors were also felt twloe tonight in Erzurum, where people ran out of their homes.
Further reports said that a thousand domestic animais were killed although a number of villages had not yet reported damages because of bad communfestions.
Teams have brought help to the affected areas and tents have been set up to shelter the homelem-Router und AFP.
Snow And Rain
Storms Sweep U.S. East Coast
Chicago, Oct. 25.
panies which have realsted Early winter snows of depth blanketell the
the United Steelworkers con- tract demands
told the industry's
ordinaling
for 103, days, "C#"
10-
*
Committee" night that it was signing separate. Peace agreement,
The capitulation of the Kølser Corporation was announced in New York by Morers Hill and Knowlton,
advertising agency which represents major steel companies.
The Kaiser arm indicated at
an
the
northern Great Lakes region today and over- flowing streams seeped into scores of New England communities in the wake of heavy storms.
Winter's first onslaught pounded upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin on Saturday aight and Sunday, isolating at least two communities and throughout the area. disrupting communications
drifting snow mode travel hazardous. Several roads were reported washed out by heavy
rains.
hearings last week In Washing
Emergency crews worked around the clock to restore comTM* ton that it was ready to accod-
munications. A total of 230 long At least nine farmilles had distance. telephone, circuits were rd to a union, proposal calling for wage increases of approxí= | been cysqualed...„Irðm their out of order in northern Michi- mately eight cents an hour. homes.
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peninsula, where high winds and
Soccer
Match Ends In Brawl
Melbourne, Oct. 25. Two people were injured by
bottles and a police troop er's horse was stabbed with a knife during a riot after a football match to- day in which a Scottish team beat an Italian team
4-2
Several thousand hysterical spectators were involved and bollies, kalves, boots, fisis and a garden rake were wielded
Police reinforcements were rushed to the Olympic Park where the game was ployed but they could not control the fight- ing crowds.
Football officials described the meice as the worst seen at a Victorian State soccer flxture in 50 years.
TENSION
Tension built up when the Scottish team took the lead halfway through the second, halt.
The an Italian goal was dis- allowed and the game deteŢIOT- sted for the rest of the match Into a running fight between the two twins,
As the final vhistle rounded tire players started punching each other · and thousanda
screaming spectators poured, on to the pilo
FLYING BOTTLES
Fourtoen xira
of
¿conditions which have been Q feature of the Hang- kong Stock Exchange in recone wake con- 'tinued, when... business- topped the $2 million mork in this morning's session."
Lost Friday the $5 million volume was reckoned to be the highest for 10 years.
This morning, soveral counters were marked up fractionally includ- Ing China Provident, Hongkong Hotel, Hong- kong Land, Realty, most of the utilities and the Textile group.
Watson's which hava modo a spectacular rise In recent weeks, fell $1 under profit-taking to $25.
AIRLINE HOSTESSES
HIT AT
JET PLANES
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SPECIAL TO THE CHINA MAIL
New York, Oct. 26. American air hostesses
may go on strike because of their swollen ankles, varicose veins and chap- ped lips.
The hostesses claim fast high- police were aying jets have brought on the rushed to the Park to help the rash of ailments,
already there, but
five polico they were booed, jostled and cent, pay bonus and a
They are demanding a 15 per abused.
sharp One paliceman was stunned from 80 to 75 hours a month.
reduction In working hours
by
fying battle and was helped from the ground.
One of the Scottish team, J. Alexander, wit
WALKOUT. EXPECTED
The Stewards and Steward- esses' Association is expected to also hit ton call a walkout for early Novem- the head by a flying bottleber against Trans World Alr during the
presentation of lines. CUD. to the winning team.
Later, a 27-year-old Maltese been WO charged with offensive behaviour.
The two teams were composed
of local Scots "and Italians and
The union and T.W.A. have meeting without success ince last May to draw up a new contract covering all types of planes.
Union president Mr Roland were taking part in the final of Quinn soldi. yesterday 157 of the annual "Laidlaw World Cup 300 hostesses
were suffering Tournament."
from varicose veine, swollen Melbourne has long had a ankles and chapped lips. sirong Scottish community and
THE CAUSE the local Italian-community has swelled rapidly with postwar tudes and the faster work pace
Some-belloved the higher alti Immigration. Many of the Scots from shorter night schedules had
are also post-war migrants caused the allments. Reuter,
Attempted To Enter Britain Illegally
Mr Quinin said that at Arst union officials thought a buildup jol nitrogen in the bibed at high nltitudes might be the cause of some of the trouble.
"Then we believed that sonic -vibrations from the jet engines might be the culprit but so far there's no evidence for other theory," he said,
Airline executives said there was no barly for the hostesses" claim that jet flying endangered their health.
France To Explode Her Own A-Bomb..
London, Det, 20. The News Chronicle sald today that France would explode her frst alomie bomb early next Febru ary at Reggang, In the Baharu.
London, Oct. 25. Some 40 persons of ́ Indian nationality attempted to enter Britain illegally from France on: Saturday and Sunday, the Home Office stated tonight. The Indians were in possession Cool air blanketed most of the of false passports, the Home castern third of the nation, while Office said. generally pleasant weather pre- |· They arrived by boat yester valled avec the western two-day at Dover and Folkestone and thirds.
by plane today at Southend. But temperatures soared 40 Bome 20 of the group. 'have -degrees' in the northeast corner been confined In Canterbury
})} The News Chronicle's Po of the nation- which had Prison pending a Home Office respondent" said that the a return to the-old, canditions hivered in frigit, 20-degres, decision on their fate, the state bomb was originally to have been tested in mid-November, of the struggle for life," Birweather during heavy rain-ment added.
storms on Friday and Saturday, Charles (said." P
but the test had to be postponed BEN TURNED BACKS The storms pounded
because of a thek of sufficient The Home Office said the quantities of, plutonium, England resulting in the loss of Indims were refused entry per The French bomb will have an explosive power similar to
Cage: Man Is Dangers Of Over-Population
Fined $80
the people of Hongkong, the A 50-year-old shop owner Kaitongs have today made who adrnitted keeping 93 themselves an indispensable chickens in two sections of a part of the local
Ecene. coge measuring 3 ft x 18 ins x Their record acquires 11ins, was fined $80 by Mr dignity and admiration with T. L Yang At Central Magis... each passing year Hong- tracy this morning kong can only wish them Chung Young Maat Cor was Lo Chic shop owner of the for their every success,
arrested on October (21; when membership, now he was found with the 33 ceeding 400.000, provides" chickous in the cage.
welcome element of some of the chickens were responsibĺžty and stability; lying on top of pihers and the In our midat -- from which helgat was such that they could
·"we"all" proftë
FILEMENTOS, TUMM_son f.
Sir
Chicago, Oct. 25.
· Charles Darwin, grandson of the best-known author of a theory of evolution, predict« nd today that population pros- sure may foxco "return to the old conditions of the struggle for life”, Sir Charles,
j-Ils grandfather's famous “The Origin of Spécies" was pub- iched on November 24, 1859, “Man gan now sapire to the complete mastery of nature,
but subject to the oue, condi- lion that he can, usaster, kim- -wolf,” Bir Chárlen, mitő "The evolution (of man) may still ko'maliily of the psycho- social, type, but, fh, will have none of the pleasing rather
· Utopian quáikleme Wilók Town- might" have hoped fot":fla
a theoretica!: -physicist and mathematician,
Included several · grima
pre diellons in 3 paper written for the Darwin' Ceptenzial Celebration at the University inalie
of Chicago on Novembre 23 to "Topalation présaurs, la ukoly, to
libu' do' grant, that there will be
He also said that only by birth
Now
(control › can over-population Avo live in traffle accidenta Julia to Britaing me baithat of the first American atomle
[be arulded: | dutfag the heet and drownings, and caused is They were turnod backe
five or six sembrations, landaide in the Franconia Noteti France, but Freich authorities bombs tested in the.Nevada Do- However, Bir Charles warned of Now Hampire's White sent them back again to kert, the Chronicle added, but
that? extensive birth montrei Mountains,
| fain, the Home Office declared, "might" inftar bunderla, zat Up to sever inches of rain fall Elembers of the group mot stadioactive, fall and will be slightly lighter than the tall- annaration, fond of new in outs of Now Ingland on placed in prison were fo the out of the American bombs The homes an khas of daring | Saturday, including five inches custody of customs ociale; the correspondad kald there Was Ho “beťáru „ cineptiin 7 lo have in an ofht-hour, porind in Conie mrokunan kalaya
e question of celling in Americus: children / Over? - paralellen bociicut, where raing streama No further detall of the inebe Brian actrician,genud Vihm would then feturn së a 'lärent. InventZenned continues.mipor cident, wäre. Immediately. French some world be 200
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