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CORRESPONDENCE.
THE RACECOURSE DISASTER
74 HONGKONG (TO THE EDITOR OF THE
DAILY PRESS."]
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,~ THURSDAY, APRIL 18r8, 1918.
THE CONSTITUTIONALISTS POLICE RESERVE MARATHON
IN CHINA
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG.
DAILY PRESS.
RACE For this race, which v
will take place on Saturday, there are 50 competitors, The race will start at Queen's Statue Wharf, near the Hongkong Club at 3 p.m. Competitors must be at the starting point 350 pin, und, line-up in 5. Jin, follows: Front line, Nos. 1 to 10 second line. Nos. 20 to 37: third line, Nos, 28
HONGKONG
MAGISTRACY,
THEFT OF SHOES
a Chinese youth, employed as canteen boy at the Warders Mess, Victoria Gaol, pleaded guilty to stealing two pairs of shoes and two pairs of boots from the Indian warders quarters, and was sen tenced to six weeks' hard labour.
THEFT FROM THE HONGKONG. AND WHAMPOA DOCKS.
Wharf, along the water-front past the stealing two pices of brass from the A Chinese, who pleaded guilty to
Hongkong Club along Murray Road into Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., der the Queen's Road East, and thence following was sentenced by Mr. Dyer Ball to six convcke,
the Tramway track to the Tramway weeks hard labour and four hours.
stocks
SIR-Your editorial comment of the SIR-The statement in your yester 8th on Dr. Wu Ting-fang's strtement is day's (Tuesday's) leader that knows haced on a misapprehension of the rigienst European in the Colony who knows and wrongs of the present political anything at all about the design situation in China, and a few words sucm strength of matsbeds" is, in my opinion, to be called for, rather a swooping one.
The dissolution of the National Assen" I admit your contention that scientific
into the strengths of
the resenrch materiale employed would be of value for it has been said that, wherever
possible, empiricism should be abolished and science take its place, and I agree with this most thoroughly. Where, how ever, we are not yet in possession of scientific data we can still often do good work by empirical methods, and I feel sure that a constructional engineer what was in the habit of employing bamboo seaffolding and bamboo matsheds in the course of his daily work could, from the knowledge his training gave him, lay his finger on the weak spot in a matsited and say: "I want more strength her and more there," and having obtained this extra strength, could feel that the matshed would safely carry the load required.
The most noticable 'difference between scientific and empirical design is that, in the former, all members of a structure are proportional to the strains they must withstand, and a margin of safety is allowed to meet contingencies: where ay, in the latter. where knowledge has heen geined by trial and error, some parts will be found with the barest margins of safety, whilst others are many times stronger than they need be.
Observation shows us that in the case of a matshed, its chief strength is in compression and its chief weakness a tendency to collapas forwards or back wards. Struts are needed to counteract this tendency, or, in other words, to keep the uprights in an apright position, and these struts are often, one cannot help noticing, a source of werkness, their Fastenings and the members to which they are fastened being frequently of insuf ficient strength.
Wa can say, then, that a Chinese met shed of regular construction, has a known. weakness which all architects and en gineers must have observed, and if it were reinforced with diagonals of stee Wire rope and, where struts are lacking, with stays on the opposite side, its chief faults would, no doubt, be overcome.
Our airmen daily trust thoir lives to a structure of wood and fabric braced by steel tension wires, and I consider. that, given a large matshed of ordinary Chinese construction, a European train ed engineer could say: "I want steel wire rope stretched diagonally from the roof here to the ground there, and the member to which the rope is fastened must be reinforced in such and such a way. If you cannot put a strut here you must put a stay on the opposite side, securely anchored in the ground."
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In reviewing the situation, it seema obvious that this would have been a pro- por course to have taken, but then it is easy to think of such things after ao accident, and my object is not criticism. My point is simply this; that, in the absence of physical tests of the bamboo and lashings used, it is still possible for a European engineer to take Chinees matshed and to reinforce it so as to overcome its chief weaknesses, →→ Yours faithfully,
A
A ALBERT WOODALL SMITII. Because it is still possible for a Europeur engineer to take a Chinese matched and to reinforce it so as to over-
any
come its chief weaknesses that does not prove that European engineers "know anything at all about the design or strength of matsheda. A matabed can, no doubt, be made safe, but can European engineer say with any appro ximation to accuracy what strain matched will bear when he is ignorant of the properties of the materinis employed?—Ev., H.D.P.)
THE SITUATION OF EDEN
bly had not even a semblance of law to justify it. Your statement that the President had vested in him Constitution
the power
to
to 50
The route will be from Queen's Statue
terminus at Shaukiwan, where competi
REFUSING HIRL
Throp chair cooling were charged with The ollioms are as follows:-Judge, | refusing to accept hire.
Mr. H. J. Gedge, Assistant Judge, Staff Mrs. E Denenborg stated that on Inspector Wildin, H.K.PR. Starter. | Tuessay morning she went to the chair Mr. H, P. White; Umpires, Staff Insper stand at Bonham Road and called for a tors Clarko, Watt and Eldridge.. Cr.
chair to take her down to Queen's Road.
Sergt. 458 Brook, and Pc, 862 Herbert.
Prizce to the first fivo, men in will be presented by Lady May on the conclusion of the race at the font of Queen Victoria Statue
suspend, and close the elected Chamber and even to dissolve it with the consentors must pass round the Umpire, who and approval of the upper Chamber will be stationed there, and return by the is incorret. He is given that power in the draft of the Permanent Constitutici
same route. which was being framed when the Asscin bly was dissolved, and which therefore has not passed into law. But he has
But he has not such power according to the Provisional Constitution, which is the document A present in force. The dissolution of the Assembly encompassed by the Militarists. last year was, therefore, without any pro text of legality. This is the r
reason why the reconvocation of the dissolved Assem bly is essential, because any other legisla. tung would be illegal and laws, enacted by it would be obviously also illegal Tar is why the Constitutionalists' demand in this regard is not excuasive; in fact, it 23 absolutely essential for the legal and con stitutional machinery to work in the future. This is why, if the militarista retuse to accede to it, the responsibility for the continuance of the civil war will be theirs, and theirs alone, »
As this misapprehension is shared by probably no small section of the foreign community. these few words may be of service:
It should be noted that the main aim. maintenance of the existing law and con of the Constitutionalist party in the
stitution, and if the old Parliament should be reconvoked it would finish its unfinished business in one or two months and its term would then naturally expire. As to any other questions, the Constitu- tionalists would not be unwilling, tó trent with the Northern party if properly put before them.Yours faithfully,
ONE OF THE CONSTITU-
TIONALISTS.
8. The fiction of the pro-German character of the Assembly is ondi- ciently disposed of by the fact that when relations with Germany were being ruptured, tho vating in the two Houses in favour of the step was in one House by a majority of about. four to one and in the other about three to one.
Canton, 14th April, 1918
The misapprehension to which our correspondent alludea is undoubtedly shared
by no small section of the foreign com munity. Wo canaot accept the evidence which he offers of the pro-Ally character of the Assembly. It is true that the | rupturo of diplomatic negotiations with majorities, bus that supports the view that Germany was entried by "substantial
the subsequent reluctance to declare war was das to German influence-ED.,, IL.D.P.3.
SPORT
LAWN TENNIS.
HONGKONG CC. TOURNAMENTS,
Competitors may change at the Police Reserve Club, Princes Buildings, where the canning numbers will be issued to those not already in receipt of same.
The list of competitura and their run sing number is appended:
3'-Naik Abdul v. Glnic, Khan,
Infantry 2-Gunner Alam Khan,
B.B.R.G.A
18th
H.K.
9.Stoker Ash, R.N
4.-Pte. A. Blaikley, 26th Middlesex. G.—Ahle Seaman Blower, R.N.
צר
6. --Pte. 31. Breslin, R.M.LI. 7-Sepoy Chain Singh, 74th Punjs,his. 6-1/Naik Chiraghdin, 18th Infantry 9. Sapper W. Clarke, R.E. 10-L./Naik Dalip Singh, 74th Punjabžs. 11Jemadar Fatch Mohd Khan, 18th
Infantry, 12-Naik Ghulam Muhd,
S.B.R.G.A.
.K. A
13, Sapper Gordon, R.E. 14-Pc. 745 J. A. Gutierrez, H.K.PR 16 Sep Hiyat Mohd, 74th Punjabis. 16Pc. 804 V. A. Hyder, HKP 17. G. A Hyder, St. Joseph's Cullège. 18.--Pc. 707 B. A. Heder, Halt PR, 19 ~Driver Fakir Chund, Mule Corps. 20-Gunner Iser Singh, H.K.
SBR.G.A 21-Naik Jagat Singh, H.K,
S.B.R.G.A
22. Saddler Jon Ram, Mulo Corps, 23-Artificer Kalloo, Muls Corps. 24-Gunner Karim Boksh, H‚K.
S.H.R,G,A. A
There were two chairs there at the time, but the men mau away. She informed Inspector MacDonald about it and the men were arrested by
Mr. R. Wood fined one defendant $1
and the remaining two 85 each PLACING STONES ON THE PEAK
TRAM LINES.
A Chinese youth was charged, on remand, with placing stones on the Pook tramway
Mr. FX d'Almada, who appeared for the defendant, said it was the boy's associates who placed the stones on the lines. He asked the Magistrato whether it would not be possible to infiðt a fine rather than. order the boy to be birched,
Mr. Dyer Ball said the offenco wae a very serious one, and ordered the boy to receive fivo strokes with the birch,
ROBBING FRIENDS
A Chinese was charged with "stealing $44 and quantity of clothing from his friends with whom he had been living
for some time
Inspector Sullivan stated that the parties were employed at the Sugar Refinery and, on Monday, when the other men had gone to work, defendant & broke open the box in which the articles of clothing and the money were placed. As he was going on board the Tan Ming, defendant was arrested by Sergeant Fallon.
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Sergt. Fallon said he saw defendant 25-L/Naik Khan Bahadur, Mule Corps.found the articles and money.
on the steamer and, on gearching him,
26-Sepoy Khuda Dad, 74th Panjabia, 27.–Pio. A. Kirby, E.A.M.C.
28.—-L/Noil: Kundan Singh, 7th Punjabi
29-Liu Jok San.
30.—Signalmon F. Macey, R.N. 31-Sepoy Mardan Ali, 74th Punjabis. 34-Sepoy Mohd Khan, 74th Punjabis. 33-Guenor Muhd Hassin, HK- &
8.B.R.G.A.
Mr. Dyer Ball said it was a disgrace- ful act for the defendant to rob his triends, and sentenced him to three
months hard labour
OPIUM CASES.
A Chinesa was charged with being in unlawfoi possession of £5 taels of opium
34.Gander Muhd Nand, HK & dross
S.B.E.G.A.
There was a large gathering of speeta・ tors to watch the various matches which were played off yesterday evening in Tennis Tournaments, connection with the Hongkong C,C. was witnessed, the following being the Some good tounis
results:
CHAMPIONSHIP BINGLES. J. M. Soeter beat J. R. Irvine, 86; G-4; 8-7.
PROFESSIONAL PAIES,
R. and H. Hancock beat Surgoon Par ker and F. W. Cury-6-1; 6·1′′-
RP. Thursfield and A Morse beat R, M. Henderson and H. J. Jackman 6-1; 0-8; 6-4
B. E. Green and J. Stalker beat J. R. Wood and E. W. Hamilton--6-1; 0-1 SINGLES HANDICAP, "B" CLASS, Capt. Gray (ser) beat G. S, Archbutt (ser)61; 8-7.
35. Sepoy Natha Khan, 18th Infantry. 36-Gunner Nawab Din, H.K. and
S.B.R.G.A., 37-Gunner Nawab Khan, E.K. and
S.B.R.G.A. 33--Gunnor
H.K. Nur Ahmed, S.B.R.G.A. 39-Sepoy Fohla Singh, 74th Punjabis. 40-Naik Rannia Khan, 18th Infantry. 11-Corp. J. Rowland, R.GA.
42 –Drummer Hulya Khan, 18th Infantry 43.-Ldg. Bigualan W. E. Ryder, R.N. 44. Gunner Saday Singh, H.K.
S.B.R.G.A
&
45. Sopoy Samundar Khan, 74th
Punjabis, R 46-Gunner
248.
G, H. Piercy (rec, 15-1) best Paymaster Robinson (rev. 1-6)-84; 61:
MIXED DOUBLES · HANDICAP.
Lt. Murray and Mrs, Hammond (rec. 1-8) beut N. E. Kent and Mrs. Kent (rec, 15-1)-84, 0-8; 62.
The Roy. Philip Van Lao, Chinese HANDICAP DOULLES. Catholic priest in Macao, has recently E, B. Hallifax and A. G. M. Fletcher arrived at the conclusion that the site (rec. 15-1) beat H. H. Weyler and J. J of the Garden of Eden was Kuen Lun Bleeker (ree. 15-9)-6-3; 61. · Mountain, in China. He says:
The capital River of Eden has no proper name (see Gen. ii, 10), Phison
ARMY NOVICES” TOURNAMENT,
S.BR.G.A
Shah Muhd, HK
Gunner Sharah Khatt, HK, 8.B.RG.A
Sapper P. Simonds, RE,
49 Gunner Surpin Singh, H.
S.B.R.G.A.
50 Sergi. A E. Talfourd, R.GA.
51-Gunner E. Tayor, R.G,A
52. Sapper J. Waller, I.E
59-Bombr. J. Watson, R.G.A
54-Gunner W. Wah, B.G.A
Alukong stated that bo searched the defendant's luggage and found the dross concealed in a number of match-boxes.
Defendant said the parcel was given him by & friend.
Mr. J. B. Wood believed defendant's story and discharged him
An elderly Chinese woman was charged with being in possession of 11 taels of prepared opium.
Defendant said the opium belonged to her sister, who bad gone to Annan
Mr. J. E. Wood imposed a fins of 9750, with the alternative of four months' hard labour.
A Chinese youth was charged with
& attempting to export 20 taels of Govern-
ment opium.
Inspector Gordon stated that the defendant was arrested at the Kowloon Bailway Station when in the act of
55.-Inspector R. Wood, Sanitary Board catering a train; The opium was con-
56--Ngjk Amir, 18th Infantry,
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL
cealed in a bag, which defendant was carrying at the time.
Defendant said he did not know the regulationM
↑ Mr JR Wood fined defendant $760, with the alternativo of three months' hard labour.
FUTURE OF GERMAN COLONIES.
the 1st branch("head") of the Capital This competition is now well advanced, As there are no football matches down Biver Eden, referred to in the Sacred only the semi-finals and final remaining for decision on Saturday, and the Navy Bible (Gen 11, 9-14), is:~The Ganges to be played. The semi-finalists are; Hiver in China, which surrounds the Sergt. Macgregor, R. Bomdr. Kirk team, it has been decided to arrange an bas at present a good representative whole Land" Hevilath (Eastern, India), Ham, R.G.A. Corpl. Heath, RE.,
and Gehon, the 2nd River of Eden, is the Sapper Hortop, RE. By kind permission exhibition match between the Navy and Indus River altogether with the Nile of the Dockyard Recreation Club and the Army. The sick-off will be at 5 p.m.
apd, therefore, the match should not be | Lord Leverhulmé, spcažing at Muswell- River in Africa, which was contiguous Commodore, the Royal Naval Dockyard affected by the Marathon Race, which hill recently, said that we wanted a clean with the Indus River, so that the Nile court will be available for the final will probably be over by that time peace, but owing to the character of the Biver and Indus River were the same one a Friday, at 2.30 p.z., when Sergt. of the St. George's Day Fund of Heligoland we could not return even the first of which will take place There will be a collection on the ground ending and the misuse they had made Biver, because Africa, was connected with McGregor will meet Bomdr. Kirkant. India at the primitive led after Bergt. Major Jewsbury, E.E. will as as The selected teams are as follow:ony of the colonies that had been cap- wards dislocated from Init by referee. The game between Corp. Heath Navy Creeker Coaker and Biggs; tured from the Germans. He knew from gical separations changed its position
tion and Fapper Hortop is 6xed for Monday, Brotherwood, Smith and Cape: Clarke intimate knowledge that if we did we Westward.
et 2.20 p.m. Sapper Townsend will Tigris River in Mesopotamis (Minor Wednesday next, commencing at 2.30 p.m.. Asia)
There are three prizes and the two losers Euphrates, the 4th River of Eden, is in the semi-final games are requested to the Euphrates River in Mesopotamia arrange to play off for the third prize by (Minor Asia),
Wednesday next.
Tygris, the 3rd River of Eden, is the the referee. The Enal will be played ewelio, Luxom, McNiven and Travis should sow seeds of disruption in our
on
Army Turner, M., Fisher Mx, and own Empire, for our Colonies would feel Dickenson, R.G.A Townsend, RG.4 that they had been betrayed and deserted Bmith, B. E, sad Hortop, R.E, Strange by the Mother Country in a way un- E, Gratton, R.GA, Green. R.G.A., worthy of the great sacrifions that they Pascall, R., and Lt. Gager. Mxhail made clerg
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