CORRESPONDENCE. WIDER USE OFTHE COLONY'S MAN-POWER
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE
DAILY PRESS,'
"! HONGEONO
SIR, Hongkong certainly seems to me to be sadly behind the times in the mat for of personal service in comparison with other Colonies that have adopted conscription and with India, which has
THE HONGKONG DAILY. PRÉŠŠ, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2018 1917.
THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH,
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS."
DEAD $18,-I read with great interest your correspondent Mr. J. D. Wright's correspondence in your yesterday's isso with reference to the much discussed and criticised question the teaching of Eng lish in the Hongkong schools
As the Hongkong public seem to take koen interest in this branch of work, I
SPORT
CRICKET.
UNIVERSITY. C.R.C
The following will represent the Uni versity to-day, at 2 pm on the CB.C. ground:-
A. H. Rumjalin (Capt.), R. Ponsonby Fane, J. De Wright, A des Soul, D. P.
Danienberg Scorer, G. S. K. Kwok,
HONGKONG AND THE WAB.
COLONY'S FINANCIAL CONTRI- BUTION INCREASED.
On the first reading in the Legislative
to authorise the raising of a local, War Council on October 17th last of the Bill Loaa it will be remembewed that H. E the Governor made the following re
petitioned for compulsory servico for wish to offer a few suggestions to those Dixon, D. K. Sainy, W. Gittens, WerkзI may add that, with the local defenoo. It is essential that the who have the welfare of the Hongkong Hali, G. Hall, A. Ismail and C. Froncurrenes of Honoursie Un-official man-power of the Colony should be train ed on common-sense lines to take its pro- per place in the defence of the Colony The attitude of Hongkong in this parti- cular is in striking contrast to that of Singapore.
The fault must be either with the men or the system. If the physically unft are weeded out we have in Hongkong some hundreds of men of military age, with no lack of public spirit or patriotism, anxious to learn and to serve, and capable of being trained, to a high state of efficiency, but there is undoubtedly a lack of keenness to conform to the pre- sont syster, and any reform should pro- coed on the lines of finding what is wrong with the system and not upon the lines of bringing further pressure to bear upon good men to conform to a system that their common-sense condemus,
schools in mind, hoping that in some way or other they will be useful and instru mental towards the improvement of the standard of English education, now in vogue, in-the various schools in Hong kong
KOWLOON ¤. ARMY.
For their game with an Army team at Kowloon to-day, Kowloon will be repre-
(1).-An centy competition among the schools should be held every bull-year,sented by:-- A shield or a cup, like that of the Foot- ball League or Volley Ball League, should be held by the school of the win- ner, and a small prize should be given to the winner himself.
(2).-English debating and gratorical contests should be held once a month and a final one at the end of a year in which the best contestants should be awarded prizes,
(3).--To form an association of all the teachers in the Colony as Mr. Wright suggests to arrange and discuss any such intercollegiate events.
(4)-English speaking should be etrictly enforced in the upper forms, and, as much as possible, in the lower forms during school hours and within the school premises,
The system may have worked well in time of peace; it, should have been re- We organised on the outbreak of war. need to co-ordinate all the separate units that make up our scattered forces and to. weld them into one efficient infantry battalion and to organise detachments of
As regards the point raised by Mr. Engineers, Artillery and other special branches in accordance with the needs of Wright that Chinese masters shall pass the Military authorities. Differing poli-through a four years' course at the sies and divided commands make for con- University with English as one of their fusion and inefficiency, We have trained subjects, whilst pursuing concurrectly engineers in the Reserves while the Engi. their training in educational practice, neers are short of mon. We have in the Reserves retired Offers serving as pri- vates, and retired regular soldiers and volunteers of long standing, some with war experience, who prefer to carry on in the ranks because they are dissatisfied with a system that kills initiative,
It seems to me that the present or ganisation should be utterly abolished and a new one established on broader lines adapted to the changed conditions. To tinker with the existing system will
should like to suggest that if some lee turers in the University would give a tow hours every week to the Chinese masters, as they did last year to the business men, they would help the schools in Hongkong considerably, Will Mr. Wright kindly take this up -I have the honour to be, Sir, yours very truly,
Hongkong, January 19th, 1917.
H. W
Messra. Vernon & Smyth, in their 10th rckly share report dated the January, 1917, state:---
J. P. Robinson, Dr. C. Forsyth, E. J. Edwards, H. Overy, Lt. F. H. Baker, Lt. E. B. Gray, A. R. F. Raven, W. J. Elaon, L. J. Blackburn, W. L. Weaser and J. H. Mead.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES.
The most happily situated team in the first division for premier honours is the Club. It has an excellent position in both leagues, for in the United Services Lengne it is a point ahead of the field, with a match in hand, while in the Hongkong League, it has obtained six points, like the K.S.L.I., with only half the matches played. With a little luck the Club may very probably have the unusual distinction of winning both leagues.
The R.G.A., who at one time held a commanding position in the U.S. League, have seriously upset their chances by losing first to the Navy and then to the K.S.L.1. The gunners are terribly in want of a forward who can shoot. They have played ten first division matches and have only had five goals scored against them, which goes to prove that their defence is sound. On the other. hand, they have only scored six goals all told. The Club, which has played a the K.S.L1. and R. E. have eleven and twelve to their credit respectively. No wonder the Artillerymen sigh for another Swan or a Green,
be useless. In my opinion something like HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. match less, has registered fifteen, while the following schome would be practic- able, and, what is important, would be bailed with enthusing by the majority of men in the Colony. The scheme makes no encroachment on any man's business and interferes with name of the important Business in the local market has re- interests of the Colony-except it be golfmained very dull during the few days. R.G.A. and the Club . R.E. al tennis, and I way it is infinitely that have clanned since our report of the better to close the golf links and tennis 12th inst., and rates with few excep- courts to men of military age than for tions are unchanged. Investment stocks Hongkong to remain the butt of every remain neglected, and Shanghai market other Colony that realises its responsi is still lifeless. The Rubber market bilities. The only point that can be urged hecording to latest advices from Singa The against is that concerning the provi-pore is practically unchanged. sion of 50 men per month for whole-time following are our to-day's wired prices
from Singapore: -- duty, and I think it is absurd to urge that this cannot be done. Singapore casily adapted itself to every calf made- by the military, and, though the man- darius were full of dark forebodings, nothing happened except that seniors had a little more work to do, and with equal facility the scheme could be put into operation in Hongkong:-
Alor Gajahs
Glenealys
Kedahs
38.90 2.40 4.30
Kempas
$.19
Malaka Pindas
2.25
Malakoffs
4.75
4.80
3.00 21.00
New Serendah, Sandycrofts Tapaha
Plantation Rubber in London is quot-
(1)-Compulsory service by enact ment of all British-born subjects ofed 3/01, Sterling T.T. is quoted 2/31, Ber military age and physical fitness, and Silver 36d. Shanghai TT, and the the voluntary enrolment of two com Bank's buying rate for d/s bills are panies of Hongkong Chinese,
both nominal. Singapore T.T. is 98). (2).---Vacancies in Engineers and specialised branches to be filled by men who in civil life are engineers and specialists, and they should be told off for these branches.
(3). The whole of the local forces should be organied into one command under a paid commandant end staff from the Regular Army and recognised as a Territorial Battalion, whose duties are partly military and partly civil the latter in the trading interests of the Colony only.
(4)-Officers should be elected by the men on probation, and should qualify for the issue of a commission by passing Board of Examiners within six months, attending a School of Instrue tion under the Commandant mean- while.
(5)-The corps should provide, in addition to Engineer duties, 50 men per month for whole-time duty and training, to live in barracks under bar. rack discipline, and these should be supplemented every night by 160 men who would sleep in barracks. This would mean, roughly, that each man would do a month's training every six months and would sleep in barracks ono night in four.
(8)-In order that trading interest shall not suffer, all parades, except should those on Saturday and Sunday, be held in the early morning
(7). The internal administration of the corps should be in the hands of the Military authorities with a Board of the head of representative business firms to advise on civil duties.
(8)-Exemption from duty on medi: cal grounds should be granted only by an Army Medical Board. The present system of referring to a private practi. tioner to be abolished.
(s)-The appointment of a paid com- mandant covers a good many other mat ters that it is hardly necessary to refer to, such as an organised scheme of war training on modern lines, a better dis- ciplinary spirit, no tolerance of in- efficiency in Offers, and no bureauers fie control of military matters. What ever scheme is adopted there should be no principle permitted to interfere with military efficiency within the limits agreed to as being posible hav- ing regard to the limited resources of the Colony.-Yours, etc.,
Hongkong, January 18th, 1917. [Dar correspondent will see, on reference to nawther colpran, that official auction has new bien obtined for making a wider use
BANKS-A few shares have changed hands at $10, and now close with a nominal quotation at the rate.
on
MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions have been placed at $900, and Cantons are offer at $375 without leading to business. North Chipse and Yangises are un- changed with zominal quotations of Tls. 160 and $255 respectively.
Gine INSURANCES.-China Fires are un· changed with a norainal quotation of $155, and Hongkong Fires are on offer at 8375, without leading, to business.
SHIPPING-Douglases lave been the medium of business at $116, and at which rate more shares can probably be placed a good demand still exists for forward delivery. Indo Chinas have changed hands at $139, and are now wanted at Steam- corresponding rates forward. boats are inquired for at 8204, with no Star shares offering at the rate, and Ferries have sellers at the reduced rate of 8351.
nominal.
OILS-Sales of Langkats have been made at Ts, 91. Urai Caspians are unchanged with a nominal quotation of 32/9, and Shells again closed at 108/- REFINERIES-China Sugars have beed the medium of a small business at 8128, and more shares are inquired for at the rate. Malabons remain a quiet market, and close with a nominal quotation of $37.
MINING.There is no change to report in this market,
WHARVES.-Have been done at $80 and $85, but at the close are nominal at the latter rate
Docks.-Business has been
There are two good matches in the Brat division to-day, viz, the K.S.L.I. It would take a good man to pick the winner of either. The results will have considerable bearing on the league posi tions and all four teams can be relied upon to put up their very best show,
The three matches arrange how the second division will probably be rather presided, and should, on form, result in wins for the "A" Company, South China Athletic, and the Staff and De- Partments, although it is possible that the 83rd Company may, by bustling tacties, put the Athletic off their elever passing game,
Members, it has been alieated to the Secretary of State that if the loan is a ess it may be possible to extend it with the object of adding to the Colony's
We have gift."
now received for publication the following copy of tele graphic correspondence with the Secre- tary of State for the Colonies on this subject:--
From Governor, Hongkong To Secrei
tary of State for the Colonies, 11th January, 1917.
My despetch of 2nd November No.
to
for
398. Surplus funds at end of 1910 exceed $1,000,000. In view of this sur- plus, issue of fresh loan to make good the promiss of $5,000,000 is unnecessary, and unofficial members of both Councils
desire
contribute unanimously $8,000,000 from Colony's revenuce Imperial war purposes-$1,600,000 at once and $500,000 later in the year. If Agents to pay the appropriate you coticur will you please ask Crown authority £160,000, using available sums
Government for balance. in their hands and drawing on
to
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MAY. From Secretary of State for
Colonies, London, To Governor, Hongkong. 18th January, 1917. Your telegram of 11th January, His Majesty's Government appreciate highly attitude of Unofficial Members of Execu tive Council and Legislative Council and desire to convey warm thanks to the Government and Colony for further generous gift towards prosecution of war. Crown Agents are being instructed: as desired,
LONG
HONGKONG OVERSEAS CLUB AND THE WAR
The following latter has been received by the Secretary of the Hongkong Over- seas Club:-
BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY,
83 Pall Mall, London, S. W.
27th November, 1016.. DEAR SIR,We have received through the Overseas Club a further contribution of £150 to our funds from the Hongkong Branch of the Overseas Club, and,
we are applying £130 of this sum to the according to instructions given to us, maintenance for 12 months of 2 beds at Netley Red Cross Hospital, and the balance of £20 is being placed to the credit of our general work for the sick and wounded on the various Fronts.
Oficial receipts are enticed herewith, and I have to inform you that instruc tions have to-day been given to the Com- mandant d Netley Red Cross Hospital to place a tablet over 2 beds in the Hos-
HONGKONG LEAGUE, “ H.K.F.C. » R.E-Club Ground. Kick
off, p.m. Referee, Mr. Davies. R.G.A. K.S.LI-Navy Ground. Kickpital saying they are maintained by the
off, 4 p.m. Referee, Mr. Banks. 2ND DIVISION.
"A" Co, K.S.L.I. r. Lusitano.-Club Ground. Kick-off, 2:30 pm. Be feree, Mr. Wella. 83rd Company v S. Chiva Athletic,- Military Ground. Kick-off, 2.30 p.m. Referee, Mr. Ball. Staff and Departments v. Kowloon,
Navy Ground. Kickoff, 2.30 p.m. Referee, Mr. Jones,
TEAMB.
and H.K.F.C.Goldenberg; Black McCubbin; Ralston, Stewart and Rail- ton: Robinson, Chassels, Walker or Stalker, McTavish and Rodger.
B.E. Wilkinson; Blumfeld and Coxon; Hortop, Scott and Richards; Millard, Townsend, Allen, White and Pearce.
R.G.A.-Garrod; Caple and Edgeler; and Saunders; Gorman, Talfourd, Youngman, Thomas, Dickenson, Leigh ton and Halls,
K.S.L.I.Pritchards; Clayton and Wall; Morris, Williams nod
Henn: Braddock, Machin, Pritchards, Jones and Peplow.
...
Hongkong Branch of the Overseas Club.'
The Finance Committen desire me to convey through you to your members their warm and grateful thanks for the continued interest you take in our work and for the generous help you send to us for the sick and wounded--Yours faithfully,
(Sgd.) Bor. A. HUDSON. (Chairman of Fine Committee). OUR LITTLE BIT SOCIETY. Yesterday" Our Little Bit Society " forwarded (through the kindness of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co.) their usual fortnightly parcel of comforts for the troops to Queen Mary's Needlework Guild, Landoa. The parcel consisted of. the following: 2,916 rolled bandages. 616 ewabs, 86 flannel many-tailed band- ages, 7 pairs surgical stockings, :38 floor wops, 6 milk-covers, 1 suits pyjamas, 24 Japanese puzzles and 1 dozen "Comic Cuts,"
FUNDS FOR THE WOMEN'S WAR WORK ASSOCIATION. EXHIBITION CHARITY MATCH.
Tickets for Mr. Denman Fuller's forth- Under the auspicies of the Hongkong coming Piano Recital on Monday, Feb- Association Football League an Exhibiruary 5th, are now obtainable at the tion Match Civilians, Services will Anderson Music. and Robinson Piano take place on the Club Ground at Happy Cos. The expenses at these recitals are Valley next Tuesday, kick-off, at 4 p.m. always small, but on this occasion, owing The following teams have been select to His Excellency the Governor's kind- ness in throwing open Government House ed:
Civilians:-Leung Yuk Tong (S. C. to all (whether they have called or not) Athletic, Cheung Wing Hon (B. C. for the purpose, the expenses will be less Athletic), N. P. Hyndman (Lusitano), than usual. It is estimated that in may case they will amount to less than two S. Marcal (Lusitano), Leung Tai Fong (3.C. Athletic). T. Knight (Kowloon) cents on each ticket sold, so that those Tin Yul On (B, C, Athletic), L, Parves who go will be assured that, with the (Kowloon), E. Hyndma (Lusitano) exception of this small but unavoidable done at Captain, Au Kit Bang (S. C Athletic), deduction, the full amount will go to the various rates, the last transaction re- and F. Clome (Kowloon), Reserves R. Women's War Work Association.
Rodger which the Becital is in aid. The pro- ported being 8125), Shanghai Docks, a Hyndman (Lusitano), G. 8. lew shares changed hands at Tls, 88. (Kowloon), and Fung Tai (S.C. Athle grammes will be sold separately at the
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.-Centic),
Recital for the Scottish Women's Hos trals have sellers at $100, Hongkong
pitals Fund. Mr. Denman Fuller will have the assistance of Mrs. Galloway After the Recital refreshments will be (vocalist) and Mrs. Balean (violinist). kindly provided by His Excelency i the Supper Room at Government House.
Coy
Hotels $115; Kowloon Lands $36, West K.S.L.I) Pte. Simpsen
Services Pte. A. G. Smith (A Coy
(A Points 880. Hongkong Lands are waat K.S.L.I., Lee Cpl. Lawrence (Staff ed at 305 with no shares offering. Humphreys Estate, business has been and Depts), Sapper Andrews. E put through at $6.90 with buyers at Res), Gunner Long (3rd Coy, R.G.A.), Gunner Coventry (88th Cav. R.G.A.), 86.80.
A/Br. Watson (88th Cor. R.G.A-VI COTTON-Quotations are nominal, as
K.SLI follows, Ewos, Ts. 146, Kung Fiks Tls. Sergt. Matthews (D Coy. 14, and Tangtsepoos Tls. 81. Shanghai Lee. Cpl. Davies (Staff and Depts),
(R. Navy Res), Gunner Cox (7th Coy. Cottons have buyers at Tls. 116.
MISCELLANEOUS-China Bornens have R. G.A.), Reserves-Cpl Wood (Staff and sellera st 88, and China Lights 843. Depts), Pte. Plimmer (U Coy. K.S.LL), China Providents, sale, took place at and (R. Navy Res). Referee: Mr. F. W. 39, at which price more shares are Wright: Linesmen: Sergt. I Bowles, wanted. Green Islands have sellers nt K.SI and M. Gordon-Banks, R.N
Colours Civilians, Red and Green $11.55; Hongkong Ropes are wanted at $34. Water Boats $15. Watsons 861, Stripes (Lusitano) Services, Blue and Powells 01 Hongkong Trams a good White Hoops (R. E. Reserves). number of shares changed hands at $ and shares are inquired for at $7:20 March delivery. The following have a nominal quotation. Dairy Farms 8251 ili purrinses. There will probably be (old) $10 (New) 31, Steel Foundries incidental changes such as he suggests $91, Laundies #31, ED. HDP
PATRIOT. ·
HONGKONG LEAGUE,
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Carb P. W. L. D. F. A. P. "D" Co., S.UL 761 .0.19 *A Co., K.S.LL VAKI 1 16 0 6 Staff and Deple... 5 88th CRGA. 16. 3128
1 The charge for Admission to the Stand S. China Ath. ill be $1 and for admission to the E 83rd C, RGA 7 closure, 350 cents, (Non-members only; RE Res. Ladis free). The whole of the proceeds Home for Blind Soldiers:
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of the val Volunteers and Reserves for Electrics $83, Ics $160, Peak Tramway will be devoted to the St. Dunstan's Kowloose
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