ANTI "MUI TSAI" SOCIETY. FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
THE SPIRIT OF VICTORY,
were
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 27¢¤,
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE OPIUM AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE,
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG
'DAILY PRESA. "']
Sun-May I ask you the favour to spare me, a little space for the insertion of this letter of mine i
With the same object in view, the Lee- zure Sub-committee has been extremely active! at one time the calls on its time were both heavy and incessant. Lectures and addresses, mostly in the vemacular, in nious given The spirit of victory animated the mem-
Institutions, 'bers of the Anti-Mni-Tsai Society at the societies, churches, schools for both sexes, Arst annual general meeting, keld yester- and labour unions toa numerons to detail, day afternoon at the Chinese Y. M.C.A. including the Christian Association of the
The Opium Amendment Ordinance, 19, large and enthusiastic meeting took Hongkong University, the Helen Mayis now in foren, after passing the Legisin places indeed the large auditorium was Institute, the YW.C.A. and the Y.M.C.A. Į give Council and being assented to by the The President of the The target audience numbered, eight Ordinance is in itself not quite clear Governor. But Section 3 of the said entirely filled. Society (Mr. J. M. Wong) was in the hundred. A donation has to be acknow-enough to explain what the Government chair and those with him on the platform ledged from Mr. Wong Kam Ying to means by it and we Chingus might, na a wore: Dr. Yeung Shiu Chen, Mr.defray the stipend of a professional lee result of misunderstanding, easily commit
'ofonce againųg it.
"Hung To Fei, Mr. Lan Woo, Dr. T. P. Wo Mrs. Ma Ying Piu, Dr. Chan Wai "Cheung, two gentlemen sent to represent Mr. Hsu Chiro, President of the Supiyme Court of Canton, also the hon. English seruary Mr. C. G. Anderson and the hop. Chinesa secretary (Mr. Ngan Kwan Yu).
tarer to speak on the evils of the system before the travelives by boat between her and Canton,
CASES OF ILL-TREATMENT ANVESTIGATED. Since the formation of the Siciety, your Excestire, through the efforts of the Investigation sub-commitee, has brought to the notice of the Authorities two cases of ill-treatment, one in Peel Street and
the other in Hallywood Road. Repre The CHAIRMAN, in, an opening sperch.antations were also made to the Govern- | expresand regret that Mr. Hau Chien ment with the result that a Coroner's in- could not be present to address such a guest was held over the suicide of n girl in Kennedy Road. Our information was lange, and repreancativ, assembly; never-
that the deceased was a great driven theless they welcomed the representatives | by ill-treatment to end __ her life.
The whom the President of the Supremus fcding of the jury, that the girl.com sted sticide but that the evidence 14 very con ficting, is very significant, In view of
Court hail st.
A letter from Me. Hst was read to, the ting. In this be called attention to
A MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN.
the fage that abolition, of the system has labour been decreed, it is unnecessary to the provisional Code of Nanking, bytunates is really futile, Your Committee
the point that protection to these unfor
which the buying and selling of human | wishes to record here the Society's appro beings was declared illegal in China, ciation of the courtesy extended by the local officials towards its representative in because the Republic recognised no dis his dealings with the Government. tinction of class or cryed. Consequently the institution of mui-tai was illegal in China and Mr. Eau declared that is was the intention of the Southern Goverment to abolish the system. It would be easier for ther to do so, ho declared, when Hongkong no longer harboured trafickers in Besh and bood."
questions to which, I hope the Honour-
I venture to put down the following
able Attorney-General will kindly reply. in order to enable us to have a clearer idea i for it:-
1.-Suppose two or more persons are found in a place where opini-smoking is going on bat, in face, only one, uf there is suneking and the others are erely visitors, shall it be presumed that the place is an Opium Divan 2-Suppose there is a Hat partitionel into several cubicles and sub-let to different sub-tenants by the principal tenant, and one of the sub-tenants is presumed or found to be keeping an Opum Divan, shall it be pre swned that the principal tenant. the other sub-tenants, and their visitors have share in the offener con- mitted, or that the principal tenant is responsible for everything going on within the fat when it is entero upon under this Ordinance! -Shall Betaurants, etc.) b exempte
Yours faithfully,
TSELNO CHI PO."
WORLD THEATRE,
fosted by the public of the brilliant drama Owing to the high appreciation manj-
Ginby in seven parts, and special
ho decided to repest the film today, World Theatre for its repetition, it has requests made to the Management of the
It will be recalled that a membership campaign took place in October last, Chuen (who also kindly placed his rooms Mr. Ma Ying Piu. Dr. Yeung Shin at the disposal of the Society as its tem porary headquarters), Mr. Mak Mui most successful in this branch of our Song and Mr. Pun Fook Yuen were the activity and will be awarded framed As a member of the Anti-Mui-Tsai scrolls for their zen. The total number sham and at 9.15 p. Society, he regretted his inability to bateant to g085.50 and donations total of adult megbers is 1,371. Subscriptions nwent on this auspicious occasion.
Awards won in the membership cam-
21,150,35, of which the largest contribu Pig were presented by the Chairman.
tions are from Dr. Ma. Luk, Mr. Li Ping and Mr. Fung Fook Tin. The clerical work of the Society is so heavy t'at an jaconnuensis has to be constantly employed, to rope with it. His salary and the wages of a messenger are the only approved
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
In accordance with the praction of Chines sorirties, a large cmimittee was appointed and empowered to appeant the officers of the Society.
CABLE OF CPNG HÁTELATION,
It was decked, unnimonsly and amid)
to send the following cabins -
applausaut-f'ommander and
church near Reading.
Anti-lui-Tani Society
Heneral
allowances for work in the Society.
INFLUENCE ON THE REST OF CHINA,
The who have missed the opportunity of sing this triumph of Gl art will have at last chance of seeing it in the Colony day.
to
this
SPORT..
CRICKET,
KOWLOON C,C. • HỒNGKONG C.C.
This friendly match took place at King's Park on Saturday but unfortunate weather prevented its being fought to a decision. The following were the scores:"
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KOWLOON CO.
EL Braga, e Dods, b Beattie
B. 1. Evans, b Lantmart...
11
3. "Russell, & Franks, b Beattie ... 2
J. Stalker, not out
L. J. Blackburn, b Lammert.
15
13
Capt. Spinks, Leader, b Doda ... 10
. J. Stapleton, pot out
E. F. Spinks, Doda
W. Fraser, e Miller. b Fleming
R. Pestonji, Lb. w., Fleming
Extras
Total
J. P. Robinson, did not bat
Bowling Analysis.
Beattie Lammert
1932.
WHOLE FRUIT JAMS
ENGLISH
Crosse and Blackwell's
Damson, Gooseberry, Plum. Greengage,】
Blackberry
Strawberry, Blackcurrant, Raspberry..
140
Southwell's
Apricot. Strawberry,
0.
12
M.
35
10 a 53
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Flum and Greengage
Capt. Fleming ..... 0
HONDRONG C.C.
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Blacket: Spinks
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E. J. R. Witchell. not ont Capt. Fleming and b Capt.
Spinks
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Lied Fanks, not out'
Extras
F. Miller. Lt. E. L. Leader. Capt. F. R. S. Dod-, E. Q. Lammert, Ut. Bratty, RN., did not bat.
Bowling Analysis.
D. Evans
J. Stalker
Capt. Spinks
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34
0
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RACE SWEEPS" AT SHANGHAI, Southing approaching to What is gen- rally desniodd as a sensation" was set at the First Extra Mosting of the Shanghai Ita Club on Saturday after- nou, says the Shanghai Mereory, of Mogelay last, when it became known that future to members only. > msh sweep tickets would be soted in event of the year, also, the Champions For the big aceit has been officially announced that tickets will be available until the fifth rice of the third day of the Spring meet-
Hearty vote of thanks to you nad all distinguished meblay in the person of offer their services for wages to bond plain it having any cause for com- }
ropathisers, including the
British
for efforts on behalf of unitoaish the efforts of Mr. Fisa and his and Tean see no objection to them issu
in Hongkong-Woxe, (Chairman). A photograph of the gathering was
token as a memento of the occasion.
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(February 16th)-Lady Astor asked the Secretary for the Coloning whether he was aware that an influential society composed of Chinese and British mer chants has been formal in Hongkong It is the barnest hope of the promoters of the net system; and whether and that no tickets will be old in any i
with the object of sreuring the abelition this ociety that their efforts will set Government would raise any ejecion or so that now we know Mrs. an example of reform which will be fol-
exactly where we and, The Face Club Wit.Jowel throughout the vast Repube of informing the insists of Hongkong that may exactly as it phase in regard to
issie by
society amanit
Lis a private organisation and, of course, China
This hope is not far fetched, they are perfectly frs agenta and an the gonduct of it own affairs without any ALL is feat Shortly after its establishment,
that all times free to leave those mastery meeting ananimously passed Society has the good fortuge
to enroll and mistresses who give then no pay and
And the general public, after all, Mr. Han Chica. President of the Supreme file entployers.
has rich to be thankful for at Shanghai Court at Canton, who has kindly cor-
Rage. They are very well entered for in- to address this meeting
Mr. Churchill wrote in reply: I RIB It is enlightened colleagues that the Southern
aware of the existence of this, societyfonie- and for their pari-nutul betting thod in regard to facilities for seeing the
The ing a statement as to the actual stating Government gave its close attention to
Sweeps on Saturday showed no THE ANNUAL REPORT.
the institution of
of these girls: but I will crasult the appreciable difference really and the A Presi. dential Proclamation "in
"Coverwar on the point.
aften lance was as great as ever. The In the course, of the proceedings the system, issued on February 24th, 1989, is House of Conimas by Mr. Charles Edtechration as to their cash sweep but in
suppress the
On February 1st, questions in the Kanawan executive has made no official but secretaries read she reports, in the result. A Judicial Commission English and Chiffeses us followe
wards and Mr. Robert Richardann on they vent the popularity of the sport is sitting at Canton, engaged 1 is over seven months Since this regulations. It is of interest to members, postpon d
in drafting subject of spital in Hongkong we likely to be in the least durpened, society was formed with the owed particularly those of the fair sex.
ar The object of effecting abolition of the know that the Women's Union of Kwang
Churchill, who said he wished to have request of Mfr.
tani system it this Colony. been for unavoidable delay. this meeting assist the Southern Government in the satisfied with the drift of the questions as he was not entirely --couverfed" to electrament official work of liberation. and to prevent a report from the Execu
and answers in the House. tive Committee-would have taken place
Colonel John Ward has been successful early In
in the ballot for a In confusion, your Executive Com- Although, twitter has great pleasure to announce
private member's motion in the House of Commons. He wardly, the Society may appear quiescent, that knee as to the finrts of the Society intends to utilise his opportunity to the fact remains that gras dent basis in sight, although there still remains a
rajec n debate Been done to further its work: and it is great deal of constructive work to per
on the mui-tal system, no exaggeration to state that seldom a form.
and to try to get something definite out A Amall Committee will soon meet
of the Colonial Office Col. Ward has day passes withou- the main question the representatives of the Society for the hen is the Far East, but whether he thrusting itself into the mind of your Prevention of Cruelty to fits to enquired into this particular question we change outlook: Executive The Society is furtunate involve a scheme of ahotition for submission have no information. gaining the support of both press and to the
Government. Hongkong
Finally, pulpit nail has on file a great number of your Executive Commi wishes. to communications. from different places in
seconding its efforts, thank the members and sympathisers of China and the Society, both here and abroad, for Throad.
their keen support, Without which, success in the common effort to ameliorate the lot Hongkong cannot be attained. of thousands of down-trodden girls in
February.
Son
Had it not itong has already taken taken steps to for corresponde with the Governor EXCHANGE VALUE OF THE
were are now
SUCCESS IN 5;GHT.
ittee
QUESTIONS IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
4
China
"THE CUSTOM IN CHINA.
TICAL.
EFFECT ON RICE AND TEAK INDUSTRIES.
The Report on the Commercial Situa- tion in Siam at the close of the third quarter 1921 by Mr. J. Crosby, C.1.E. 0.B.E.,
H.B.M. contains the following note on the Ex- Acting Consul-General
with
Exporters have been inclined to regard misgiving the continuance of the present high exchange value of the Tical, which is
"AN UNMITIGATED CURSE.“
teak industry, an especially against the and which was at one time thought to be endangering the rice trade Dr. E. H. Edwards, in a letter to the also. After the removal of the embargo Manchester Guardian, denies that adop on the export of rice at the close of tion is universally practised throughout January, 1921, the anticipated revival a part of the popains religion, was not immediately forthcoming, and and that it generally operates without it was felt that Siam rice was being injury in the inn for forty years, he
As a resident in handicapped by its high price in its com- the
interior of
petition with the states: in Hongkong I do not know, but I do the needs of India subsequently effected
countries. What the condition of affairs may be greater portion of the Burma crop for But tht of adjacent diversion of the know that system. The victims are, of course, little and the exchange, difficulty for the mo China, and that it is a most pernicious brisk demand sprang up for Sium rice
domestic slavery" exists in a welcome change in the situation. In many cases they are sold by ment ceased to be a pressing one. So
go-betweens." who re long
as thie mate of affairs lasts, that gard their purchases as marketable
cúm- is to say, so long as the
of rice at
PROPAGANDA WORK UNDERTAKEN. As stated in our Constitution, to assist the public to realize that it is a mistake. to continue the practice of keeping mai taal is also at our objects, to achieve Which
difierent Sub-committres Aappolated. The netvities
briefly told. Upon the English and reports of proceedings in the House of The following extracts are made from Chinese Publicit. Sub-committees falls Commons received by yesterday's mail: the work of trung'ating all the questions and answers ahed in Parliament concern-whether there are any legislative limits (February 15).-M. C. Edwards asked ing the it for distribution amongst the ages at which girls in Hongkong girls. members and for insertion in the Chinese may be transferred for a muney payment poor parents to
with and other
services.
A
Pren, to which they also contribute from one person" to another for domesticities and sell them to the highest selling its surplus country can go on original articles, from miste
petition" in one section of which the winning composition ballad conta
1111
ing the system has been printed and will
incurred in conducting this competition dampe that this praetee" had been con-
it
E
would
Members of Parliament,
Mr. Churchill: No: the whole system bidders. The trade is lucrative and remunerative Tical prices, there and reirties abroad interested in our is not recognised by the law of the enlony leads, endeavours of conducting a literary com.and is therefore
at unfortunately, to kidnapping, and seem to be no reason for not, regulated, an Colonel, J. Ward: Then why don't you terior are systematically searched to serisikely to be otherwise
vessels coming from the in- value of the local unitowering tha It down?
currency, Fir there are parents Mr. Churchill: I think rog hon. friedidlar
with suspiciously when bountiful supplies in this part of future years be given to membergris ne they
Qnce there children art this hall and will also be the leave is quite entitled to raise the question, large families
the world generally will lead when the opportunity occurs in de of their owne
sold they become the absolute property keener competition; a low rate of ex- again to throughout China, and of editing and bate I shall be glad in geertain what in any way they wi, sad even if them change will then obviously be to the
owners, who can compiling a magazine in Chinese of over the general af anxious they should and there if no one who will interfere which Siam relies for her prosperity. It
Advantage of 400 which this burning
behalf the childrent
the stapic industry upon in treated in various literary forms. This know what is the case for not violently who have had
of magazine, copies of which are also avail overturning a custom universal through of hospitals in China now only too well
may with the working ernment is not unmindful of this con- to
be assumed that the
Gov: able for distribution is the interior, willout China,
sellsideration and that, when the bb ready within a fortnight.
what it is to have children brought to moment arrives, Colonel Ward: Having explained only utterly incapacitated for work in con- Tien an exchange equivaleat approxi
inevitable Mention should be made here that all the expenses.
will sign to the and has been under considera and a large proportion of the attempted figure of 1s. 8d. In the meantime, busi
sequence of the ill-treatment received. mating more pearly to its have been kindly borne by Mr. Li Ping, think the right hon. gentleman will thost of slave girls whose lives had been heavily owing to the low starting value statutory tion by the Colonial Office since 1880, I and that Mr. Lam Woo has offered to
Auicides to which we were called were pess, with India in especial is suffering ...for the cost of printing the ballad both agree we are not unduly hurrying the rendered unbearable.
gentlemen being members of our Execu- matter?
The manner in of the rupe. tive Committee It will interest you to leaps that Litut. Com, and Mrs. H. Leable in principle, but I believe that It was stated at the meeting in Caxton The large less of teak forests are cithar Mr. Churchill: It sounds very objce, which some had been tortured cannot be
described.
Teak exporters are bady-hit by the ruling high exchange value of the Tical. Baselwood, whom we welcome as mem- in practice it is not so prejudicial. Hall, Westminster, that the system hers, had a few thousand copies of our Colonial Secretary seen any accounts of This is certainly not the case. The ava-2020) they have all suffered from the Colonel Wedgwood: Has not the an inherent part of the Chinese religion."
was rupee or stering companies and the Manifesto printed at their own expense the cruelty that happens to these childtem, of course, leads to many of the rais
rupee having for distribution in Great Britain and that
fallen rapidly during -extracts from this document figure, largely
rep t.
raising of eventually becoming prostitutes its present figure. To take one instance the Siamese currency unit to Mr. Churchill: 1 shall be glad if my In caly a
girlk recent Appeal made by the Arti hon. friend will send me anything he has slave girls being really humanely treated in collected in local currency, and, express- Slavery and Aborigine Protection Society on the matter.
few cases have I known of the alone: royalty and duty on loge no nerience in China I can bear witness to creased automatically by more than 41 a family, and from my forty years ex-ed in terms of sterling, have been in earse. It is past my comprehension that in exchange. Receipt from local sales of the fact that the system is an umitigated per cent, as a consequence of the risa it has been tolerated so long in colony.
British log offset this increasd only to a very-
sináll extent,
in
the
the
of London to the Members of the House Subsequently Col. Ward gave notion of Commons: We are also in communica that on going into Committee on tion with the Industrial Committer of the estimates he would call attention to the National Council of Women of Great matter.
and Inclement
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