THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. REPORT ON THE WORK IN HONGKONG.
The sixty:httr'annual meeting of the Alissimus to Seamen was held at 1 Church House, London, on May end, the Bishop of Londoa presidinge
lains and 232 lay-readers.
TRN HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, JUNE 11TH, 1921.
THE DRAGON FESTIVAL.
BOAT RACES AT YAUMÁTĮ.
HONGKONG'S WAR MEMORIAL GREAT BRITAIN AND CHINA
A MODEL AT THE - ROYAL ACADEMY!
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EIGHTY YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP
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The boat pees held, annually on the
His Excellency Chu Chi Chien, the afth day of the fifth moun of the Chinese It wil be news to the public of Hong Chinese Envoy, after his reception by year took place, this year, in aid of kong to learn that a model of the War the King at Buckingham Palace, on May zad, visited the Foreign Office, whare. charity. All those concerned concen Memorial for Hongkong "has been exho was received by Sir Eyre Crown and trated on "one central race meeting, and hibited at the Royal Academy of Arts at Sir William Tyrrell, in the absence of The annual report showed that the
We lenta from Earl: Curzon of Kedleston, who was pre the Kwong Wah Hospital and the fund Burlington House Society's total income from all sources
Council. Later his Excellency - attended at home and abroad amounted in 1920 to for a new hospital at Wanchai shanld London contemporary that it was sculpt at the meeting of the Suprems
benefi considerably.
The races took tured by F. W. Pomeroy, R.A. It con- luncheon which was given by the 146.015. The ordinary "income of the general fund fell short of the expenditure place outside Yaumati typhoon shelter, sists of a female figare draped in a long Government in his honour at the Carlton Hotel, at which Mr. Edward by sourly £8.000 The Committes had the long breakwater marking off a con- flowing robe and wearing a breastplate Shorst, the Home Secretary, presided. The bad carries a laurel wreath; the The company included Viscount Bryce, decided to effect economies involving a veniently straight course, three-quarters left hand rests on the hilt of a sword Sir Eyre Crows, the Chinese Minister, saving of about 20.000 for a full year of a mile in length, and also providing which has the point resting on the Lord Muir Mackenzie, Mr.
Fisher, Sir William Tyrrell, Mr. Cecil Such drastic measures must necessarily convenient viewpoint for spectators.
and Mr. Alfred man loss to the sailor in spiritual and The majority of the onlookers, however, round, whilst the right hand grasps & Harmsworth, M.P.
sprig which is held aloft. On the front Spender, social help. it was hoped the curtail came to the races in launches and sam of the base of the pedestal is the tradi- The Chairman welcomed his Exes!" ment would only be temporary, and an pans, and these, anchored in line, formed tional laurel wreath, whilst on
lency Chu Chi Chien as an exponent of appel is made to the Nation and the the other margin of the course. On the side are sheaves of corn sprayed to left the British Government would do its the great 1 aditions of: China, and said Church to realize fully the need of sup-breakwater a far more massive con and right and tied with ribbons in the utmost to assist him in his mission. porting such a work the Society struction than it appears, says from the centre. The platform is seemingly in- Both Chins and Great Britain had fostered throughout all the Seven Seas Peak-a leng matshed had been con- tended to be of white marble, on which traditions of stability that would help The Mission is at work how in 70 har structed, with wooden gists for seats, but is a black design and border. The model His Excellency had done much to bring them to pass through all their troubles. bours Found the British Isles and in bi ports abroad. It has a ficet of 67 uiission not many Chinese used it; perhaps they is placed in the Architectural Room, on East And West together and for the pro- vessels and boats, and a staff of 77 chapave learnt to distrust matsheds. But the walls of which are many drawingsgress of the world.
if they will burn jose sticks in such of war memorials. Not far away in the With regard to the year's work at places, they are liable to give the fire Central Hall is the heroic size statue of **Victory which is the model of the Hongkong, the report states: The god the idea that he is expected to
statue on the Hongkong War Memorial, econd year's report of the Rev. G. Take a demonstrations
All the war memorials the public of Waldegrave na aur Chaplain at Hong-" kong chronicles an advance oven upon the wouders, who first started the sea-serpent Hongkong has hitherto heard about were a simple and dignified monument" on progress which he recorded last year. The story? It is conceivabls that such an chief question at the moment is that of one, coming, at nightfall, upon a Obisese the finest site which it has been under- our fature Institute, which must be built Dragon Festival, some few hundred years stood would take the form of a replica in an equally suitable place when the ago, might have brought home a weird of the famous Cenotaph at Whitehall,
rays Reclamation Scheme is put into tale of a dreadful creature with an awe- operation. This will necessitate much some head and long tail, and legs like care and wisdom of choice, but we know centipede, which pursued his vessel that we have the sympathis of the with fearful bellowings, and at a ar Colony. At a public meeting held uprising speed. That is the impression December 2ud, 1920, under the presidency these craft might give, in a more credul- of His Excellency the Governor, Admiralous age than this. They are low in the Sir. A. L. Duff. KC.B., officially charac water, with a long stream line" begin terised the work which Mr. Waldegrave was doing at Hongkong as excellent; sing at the dragon figure head and con while a notable resident, Mr. G. T. tinuing to a "tail" a little above the Eukine, said that The Seamen's In-water at the stern. As many as 22 men stituts was a model little Institute of its were to be seen paddling a single craft "kindy and did a great deal of good work, (it is said that some are larger) and in
both for the men of the Mercantile Maring the centre a man best a gong to time ROBBERIES WITH VIOLENCE, countrymen, concluded bis Excellency. and for Service men." Such local and the strokes.
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Was it a mariner in the Far East, une į
official testimony cheels us, and emboldens It would be interesting to know the to go ili further in our efforts to times. and distances, but it certainly. -cuter as fully as we can for the welfaro seemed that 28 gion with paddles, in of the sailormen at Hongkong. In itself such a craft, could not approach the an important port, Hongkong is the main speed of a University "eight" at home, baso of the China Flotilla, and every ship with their light and buoyant craft. comes for restting at least once a year Having come down the course at their Wein the continued goodwill and symbest speed-to the accompaniment of pathetic co-operation of there who have crackers fired by enthusiastic support been our good friends in the past, we viewers the crews toiled back again to the our future in the port with a feeling of starting point, though there were plenty hopeful confidence."
of launches about that could have taken The Bishop of London said they were them in tow. Presumably though, a met to back up, support, and reliers fresh crew was installed for the succeed from further anxiety one of the most ing races popular and much-needed Missions in
His Excellency, "in acknowledgment, said he was happy to have an opportu nity of meeting so many distinguished gentlemen. He wished ho could express in English the pleasure that occasion bad given him. During all the year, of service in China he had always cherish ed the desire to visit this country. The impressions he had received. Already went far to confirm the pleasure so long anticipated. The British Government, he said, had been good enough to make arrangements for him to see some of the historie places, and industrial and and in addition a Club building for educational centres of this country, and naval and military men and civilians. he was confident that he would have a of the result of the appeal which was from the Home Secretary of the There has been ne public announcement food deal to learn and carry sway with him to China. He was pleased to hear made for subscriptions towards these readiness of the British people to place objects which are the only memorials at the disposal of China the scientific which have received any sort of public essential for the development of com
knowledge and technical skill so approval, and this news from London of merce and industry. The fact that a model of a female figure draped in thoan British engineers and experts already engaged by the Chinese Govern long lowing robe and wearing a breast-medio had proved so helpful in that dir plate is the first we have heard of any cetion enabled him to appreciate the change in the plane
ofer of friendly assistance.. "The desire | to foster the friendliest relations be tween the Chinese Republic and the British Empire is fully shared by my
"For over four score years China and Great Britain have been firm friends, and the fact that we have so many com mon interests between us has only served... to strengthen the bonds of friendship. During this period there have been a A Chinese shop assistent had an un- number of striking monuments of suc- pleasant experience on Thursday He cessful co-operation, and these will illu- was walking towards West Point, on the mine our path for the future. Pokfulum Road, when three men attack- ed him. One held something at him and threatened to shoot him with this revolver." The others seized him, gagged him with a sock and bound him to a tree. They stole #15 from him and left bim there. Later on, he managed to loosen the gag sufficiently to cry out and si passer by released him
IN A SHOP AND ON THE HIGHWAY
In Yaumati, late on Thursday evening, shop in Shanghai street was held up
MALTA'S NEW CONSTITUTION
MALTA, April 30th. In the Hall of St. Michael and St. George this morning the Governor read the Letters Patent, granting self-govern. ment to Malta
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They follow the lines laid down in the draft of May, 1920 With regard to religion, full religious liberty is re cognized, but in a covering dispatch it at its first meeting should declare, is suggested that the losal Legislature
Three or four prowe took part in each the whole Church of England. We owed race, starting level. One would be in a tremendous debt to our sailors.lined to suggest, to any returned Chi- by four inen, three of whom had re- Roman Catholicism the State religion. „was not too much to say that we were nese graduate, that he might recommend volver, and the other a knife They The portion of the draft dealing with the not only defended but saved by our to his countrymen an adaptation of the terrorised the shopkeeper and his jokin language question has been altered in sailors during the War, not only by the Cambridge University Bumping Races, and got away with nearly $10. efficiency of the Grand Fleet, but by thems likely to provide more entertainment marvellous energy and perseverance of for the spectators. those who despite terrible conditions,
The races will be continued to-day.
brought food to our shares. We couldThe following places are represented: repas part of the debt by supporting Wanchai, "five boats; Causeway Bay, the work carried on by the Missions four: Shaukivan and Poo Tai Island, to Seamen all over the world. Its idea),
THE ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.
A CANADADIAN. OBJECTION,
Speaking in the Dominior House
of
place, with reference to the Law Court. It is now laid down that not only Eng- lish people, but any person who is not Maltese may be tried in the English language,
The Constitation comes into force on May 16th, and the elections for the Legislature and Senate will be held with the least possible delay. Great eatha- siasm was shown as the morning's pro- ceedings; the Naional Anthem was sung Lord Plumer, the Governoz
was to see that in every port of the three: Tai 0, two; Aberdeen two and commons on April 27th. Mr. N. Wand cheers. were given for the King and
world British setmen should find a
ance in order to promote better relations with the United States
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FROM CHINESE FOR
THE KING.
DISTINGUISHED CHINESE
Cheung Chau, two. Tillins and night friendly, hand stretched out to them, and meals are provided for the crews by the owl, fomnerly President of the Privy Council and member of the Imperial British voice to speak to them. It organisers, and practically speaking
Won Cabinet and Imperial War Confer- Teach boat will involve about 870 in supplied them with good books and
ence in 1918 mados speech, in the course GIFTS papers to read, and provided Seamen's expenses. The committes, having decid of which he declared in favour of the Churches where they could find the simple ed to donate the nett proceeds of refresh-on-renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Alli- Bervices: their Boula desired.
ments adil admission tickets to the Archbishop Lowther Clarke, lately Kwong Wah-Hospital and the proposed Archbishop of Melbourne, expressed his Wanchai Hospital, expenses 0 ploare in bearing testimony to the prizes have been strictly curtailed, the great work done by the Society in Eng. trophies consisting of triangular flags land and especially in Australia. The with suitable inscriptions. story of the work in Melbourne was one The following are the officials. which reflected great credit upon the General Committee: Messrs F. H. Kew, Society, its lenders, and its method of n.D.S., A. King, Koon Tai, Cheung Yuot working. It was not a young or untried Hung, Hung Ying Chi, Fung Tai, Li Bociety, and was accumulating peri Fung Shan, Wong Fun and Lau Ching value. Work amongst seamen WHA Judges: Bessrs. F. H. Kew, Koon Tai special kind of Church work for which and Fung Tai. the ordinary clorygman was not fitted, as he was not trained for the task The Missions to Seamen had for a long time been engaged in training men, giving numbers they wanted to look out for them experience in the work, and then the individual Sailors bad to face sending them out as fully equipped and such terrible temptations, particularly in accredited agents of the Society. Since ports abroad, that they should do, nil
enca which was of the greatest possible hin.-
Starter: Mr A. King" Clerk of Course: Mr. Wong Fun.
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VISITOR
The Montreal Star criticises the His Excellency Chu Chi Chien, who gratuitous advice given in the Domin-arrived in London on Saturday, April ion Parliament by Mr. Rowell to the 30th, went to Buckingham Palace on May coming Conference that it should discourand in order to present to the King tha Age the renewal of the Anglo-Japanese autograph letter from the President of Alliance icst the American people might the Chinese Republic, and alen to offer regard it as an unfriendly action. The for the acceptance of their Majesties a paper continues: Suppose Great Brizumber of presents from the President. tain were to refuse to renew the Japanese Els Excellency was accompanied by the alliance, it might be almost impossible Uhinicee Minister and by Mr. Archibald to prevent that action upon the sensitive Japanese chock liked in arrived to two cars, and were driven The Roso, Mis Majesty's Commercial Attaché from falling blow Japan would roughly out of the circle of Britid friends to the Grand Entrance in the
Quad Where should she
conduct- Does he look to rangle: On alighting they were, go? you like a Power which would ended with great deremony to Room 44,
The Kang received - bis : distinguished abusa and patiently accept the bitter wages of isolation! Or do you imagine visitor very graciously, as also did the might turn to the protector of Queen. Among those present were Sir Soviet Russia, possibly as the champion William Tyrrall, of the Foreign Office, and beneficiary of the Soviet's effort who was detained at the Allied Confer representing Fart Curzon of Kedleston, of an Asiatic Monroe, movement, and once, the Earl of Lucan, Lord-in-Wait rouse China and India, the spearhead ultimately, perhaps, as nurse and unaning the Hos. Sir Derek Keppel, Master cipator of Jermany
of the Household Major-General Bir John Hanbury Williama, Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps; Major the Hon. R. Molyneux Groom in Waiting; Bir Charles Cust, Equerry is Waiting; and Lord Claud N. Hamilton, Deputy Master of the Household,
The Chinces Minister
ister presented his Excellency Chi
Chu
who Chien proceeded
sho
AN √ AIRSHIP FOR JAPAN
Tho brat airship buill-for the Japan
Government was launched by Vickers
it réorganised the work in Melbourne, it make their services, as reverent and had grown in public intercat and they beautiful as possible, adapting them to now bad one of the noblest Beamen's the needs of the men. Sailors haut Institutes in the whole world. People given us of their very best, and we must who had seen the work out there and give them our best The Church should the Church of England knew how to do get down to the sailor These men did 12, and they would help them do it by sup: not want patronising, but they did want porting it in every possible way. As us to come down alongside of them on April 27th from their airship shed to deliver his President's autograph lat long as the Society could send out such Mr. J Havelock Wilson, M.P. Prestat Barrow. She is of the aca-sout clatter and to offer the President gilts to Mission to Boamen would
e. The gifta, which were Any port of this world.
owing to illnces, but he sent a menage carrying several Japanese offers With who will make return gifts to the Pro- accepted by the King and Queen, Rotterdam, Isid great stress upon the that no one appreciated more than he is 176 ft. long, and carries's crew of from his Majesty in acknowledgment of for wishing, the meeting success, and saying a speed of 65 miles per hour, the craft sident, and there will also be a letter peradoal touch. Instead of looking for did what the Missions to Sesmen had live Being non-rigid, it can be dested the communication delivered by his Ex-
(Continued at foot of next solumn) done for merchant sailors.
and transported anywhere..
colene. Chu Chi Chia
edficiently trained men the work of the dent of the Merchant, Seamen's Looguo, carrying one gondola and a mall crow their Majestics.
•The Rev. H. I Coryton was unable to be present and speak The ship made a satisfactory trial flighty valuable and beautiful, ware cordis
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