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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS. PLEASANT DINNER AT H.V.D.C. HEADQUARTERS.
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FRIDAY, APRIL END. 1928
A NATURALISED GERMAN.
THEFT.
wanted equipment, gear, or funds, the essential expenses entailed for manœuvres or held days, have always, or nearly PLEADS GUILT TO CHARGES OF always, been forthcoming. But, Gentle 1 men, we have sometimes felt that we
Before Major Willson at the Central nobody's darling. (Applause.), I don't Magistracy yesterday, Edward Farkinson think we wished to be anyone's darling
H.E. THE GOVERNOR PRESENTS were nobody's child, certainly we were
SHOOTINO PRIZES." -
HEAVY DEMAND ON KUOMIN- TANG WAR CHEST.
INCREASED TAXATION PROPOSAL.
[710M OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
It is reported that the militarists prey-
but we have our own peculiar trials and born in Samoa of an English father and A convivial gathering numbering orer troubles-I suppose many volunteer a Samoa mother, but describing himself ing on the resources of Kwangtung are 100, apent an extremely pleasant evening units in the world bave them, more part as a naturalised German, was charged
cularly overseas volunteers and a sym- demanding from the Kuomintang war at the Hongkong Volunteer Defence pathetic car has wonderful way of with having stolen a Boyce "Moto Meter"" chest $4,000,000 for April and that the Corps Headquarters, last night, the occa-smoothing out difficultios.
and a ̈ pump from Kata Singh's Garage Kuomintang Anancial authorities are aeek-ion being the annual dinner of the It is said that a grain of sympathy is in Landale Street.
Engineer Company and presentation of worth a pound of pity. I don't think that pity comes into it in this caso ex- shooting prizes won at the Compsay accept as a means of comparisen, but re- nual shoot held on Sunday, March 29th, at Stonecutters
ing to raise this amount by imposing a special levy of 8 per cent on Canton residents owning their own homes, and ly forcing landlords to contribute their April rens receipts, in addition to the issue of a $5,000,000 treasury bonds.
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To obtain ready cash, the financial authorities are seeking to make the sale of medicinal
wines government monopoly. This attempt will bring the wine merchants to deal with the Kuo- mintang whose real intention, it is said, is to induce this guild to contribute lump sum instead of paying fees for monopoly privileges from time to time.
THE
H.E. the Governor (Bonorary Colonel of the H.K.V.D.C.) was present, and during the evening prosented, the shooting prizes.
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Invitations were issued to all the En gineer Officers in the Local Command and
these Service men. there was a representative attendance of
THE QUESTS.
garding the sympathetic ear, I feel, Lentlemen, that the corps has perhaps reached a turning point in its career.
VOLUNTEER'S BEER.
Detective Sub-Inspector Shaftain, who prosecuted said that defendant was em played by Kata Singh, but while tho latter was away in Macao, certain acces- sories belonging · to A car left in the garage by Mr. G. Miskin were removed. Investigations were made, and defendant was implicated Defendant acted as clerk and book-keeper at
the garage; receiving $30 a month, food and sleeping quarters.
He pleaded guilty and was fined $35, or in default one month's imprisonment.
WITHOUT A PASSPORT..
RUSSIAN SENT OUT OF THE COLONY.
There is one very minor matter which I might appropriately mention now a suggestion has recently appeared in the Press that His Excellency should sample the beer supplied by the Volunteer Canteen. (Laughter.) This is a matter which touches the Engineer Company very nearly. (Laughter.) The Engineer Company is supposed to be a body of specialista (laughter)-and on one occa Major R. Melville Smith (Acting Ad- sion at least when they were in camp at ministrative Commandant of the Corps, Lyemuh with the 40th Co., RE, learning and formerly Officer Commanding the the rudiments of a suspension bridge, Engineer Company) prosided, and the something in the nature of a tragedy occurred because the supply of beer turn- official guests were:-H.E. the. Governor ed out, to be considerably short of re (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.CM.G.), Capt. quirements. I don't quite like to infer
Before Major C. Willson at the CHANGED POLICY" AT Bowbiggin (Hon. A.D.C. to H.E. the that the Engineer Company is composed of beer specialists and history doesn't CANTON,
Governor), Colonel Trevelyan, Major relate how far their R.E. collaberators Central Magistracy yesterday, Isay Chevenix-Trench, Major Alabaster, Col were responsible for the shortage. But Gersmeff Tolokonsky, a Russian, was C: Russell-Brown. Lt. Col. Mackintosh, I am sure that the Company would like charged with not having a valid pass to turn the suggestion into an invita Lieut. Whyte, Licut.. Eyecroft, Capt. tios, and I can assure Your Excellency, port He had several thousand dollars D. Joll (Adjutant of the Corps), Capt. that you will and in the Canteen two in his possession. Brown John, Corps S.M. Westlake, Reg. British beers and one German, and I have every reason to suppose that the Q.31.S. Hollands, C.S.M. Pitt, Q.M.S.quality is all that it is supposed to be.
Staff Sgt. Hawkins, Turner. Sgt. Foster, Q.3LS. Roberts, and
[FROM QUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]` Following the changed policy of the Kuintang towards the workers, the Police require to be notified in advance of all union meetings. The Police, it may le recalled, were instructed by the Kuo- mintang to disarm all unior pickets cept those of the Strike Committed rome few days ago. The action is to prevent disorder at meetings. The labour unions are being gradually got under control. On March 29th, only two riots and one attack on reported.
Lieut. Syme-Thomson (who has now been appointed OC. Engineer Company) was also present, as well as Lieut. D. H Skelton and Lieut. Foster Turner, both of the Engineer Company.
NOINEER FARË
ELDER BROTHERS.
Defendant said that he was on his way to Bangkok on a business trip. "He gave his occupation as a tobacco 'merchant, and said that at one time he had a share in a tobacco firm on the Chinese side of the Amur River. That business had failed. and he was compelled to set up business elsewhere.
Sergeant Elston, who was in charge of the case, said that he had been instruct- ed to ask for a conviction, and an order
Our other official guests here to-night are all members of the corps of Royal Engineers or the Royal Corps of Signals, The Engineer Company, of course, looks upon the Regular R.E.'s as their very much elder brothers, and on an occasion such as this I am glad as the 0.0. Engineer Company, at least I was 0.C. until this morning. to have an opportu Starting with the "Tuning in Lubrinity of expressing our appreciation of cant," and working through the various the help and assistance which you have the Police were stages of engineer training " until the always been so ready to give us. (Ap. that defendant should be sent but of the!
"Stand by Mixture" was reached, and plause.) You let us play about with your engines and searchlights at Belcher's, finishing with the Heavy Lubricant," you let us use your stores and equipment, the repast provided by the Ritz Cafe was you provide us with instructors and you lectures on the more done ample justice to and was much have given us
technical subjects. You have beaten us. enjoyed.
twico in the miniature range and you've beaten us at tennis.
MR. WANG CHING WEL.
{FRUX QUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]*
It has been agreed that Mr. Wang Ching Wei, Chairman of the Kuomintang. now on sick leave, shall spend his fur- lough in a private sanitorium, instead of at the compound of the Central School of Politico-Military Science at Whampoa..
THE POSITION AT SWATOW.
[TROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
The position in the neighbourhood of Swatow is at present confused, and General Chiang Kai Shek is being in- vited to proceed to that port again to take charge of the situation. The roport of "General Chiang Kai-Shek having left Canton, many times given lately, has been due to his sometimes spending over-night with officers of the Boccas Tigris forts,
REPULSE BAY MATSHEDS.
SANITATION AND UNSEEMLY-
ERECTIONS.
At next Tuesday's meeting of the Sanitary Board Dr. Koch is to ask the following questiods:"
(a) Will the Head of the Sanitary De- partment state what measures are taken to supervise the Sanitary conditions in and around the Bath- ing. Matsheds at Repulse Bay 1 `Is such supervision carried out regular- ly and strictly 3
(b) Would it not be possible for the
Government to abolish these un- seemly matsheds, and erect suitable bathing bores, with appropriate sanitation which would be more in keeping with the surroundings?
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RABIES AND HYDROPHOBIA. QUESTIONS BY DR. KOCH, On the Banitary Board agenda for the next meeting (Tuesday) are the following questions of which notice has been given by Dr. W. V. M. Koch:-
(a) Will the Head of the Sanitary De- partment state the number of cases of Rabies in dogs which have a curred in the Colony up to the pre- sent date, and also the number of cases of Hydrophobia in humans, -giving dates if possible? (b) Is it not considered necessary yet to take stronger steps against the spread of the disease? If not, why not1
The very careful manner in which the menu had been planned and thought out which we reproduce below:- is shown by the actual bill of fare' ARMY FORM S633, A.Q.Z. (Pt. II.). (A mixed effort by the Governor Mechanism),
Before starting up, have everything over- hauled, test connections, re-pack all leaky joints, check stores, and prepare for a long heavy duty run.
"1.-Tuning in Mixture. (Very strong, to be administered in
small quantities). " 2-Auxiliary hand feed Apparatus. Switches, and Gerigets (Used in conjunction with above for tuning in purposes). "Water Resistances. (For prevention of overloading and overheating). 4.Submarine Detonators with No s Sauce.
(In small charges only). 5.-Agrial Tuning Inductances atid Wavemeters. (If your
reception is not all that it should be, continue using till
Xo is sent). 6-Transoms and Trestles. (A good solid foundation is required for these),
7.-Knots and Lashings. (Don't get tied up" with it). " a-High Explosive. " (Normal, charge 15 oz. slab, heavy "members" to be calculated for.
-Insulators and Strainers.
10.-Ammunition:
(Of all sizes and calibre. Take your choice).
11.-Stand by Mixture.
(in readiness for the G.B." signal). 12-Heavy Lubricant. (For flushing down purposes after.
shutting down. Especially suitable for internal parts working at high temperatures. Shutters to be closed till cooled down).
Time fuses may now be lighted. The Dianer Committee responsible for arranging the function and the menu ware: CB.M. R. J. Everest, C.Q.M.S. T. Bolt, Sorgt. G. T. Padgett, Sergt. T. Care, Corp. H. J. Best Corpl. F. Plas- cott and L-Corp. B. Jones.
THE GUESTR
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All of this, Gentlemen, has been of inestimable help to us, but over and above it all you have lent us the sym- pathetic car. You know that we are volunteers and that we cannot always give the time and pat in as much train- ing as we ourselves käow is the only
Colony.
His Worship imposed a fine of $50 and ordered defendant to be deported."
EXACTING A BRIBE. CHINESE CONSTABLE SENTENCED. At the Central Magistracy yesterday, a Chinese constable was charged with having attempted to obtain a bribe from junkmaster. He was further, charged
to reach high efficiency and you with misconducting himself as a member have perhaps unwillingly given us some of the Police Force. idea of the Esprit de, carps which runs. throughout the corps of the Royal En- gineers. A spirit of which I myself ob tained some glimmering as a temporary R. E. officer daring the war.
Gentlemen. I ask you to rise and drink the healths of His Excellency the Gover- nor, our Honorary Colonel, nad our other guests, official and äga-official-(Ap- plause.)
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Evidence was given to the effect that defendant visited the junkmaster in Shau- kiwan "Harbour where the junk was moored. He charged him with having kerosiné oil on board, and informed him He that he was liable to a fine of $100. then stated he would let him off on pay. ment of $9. A-travelling trader on the junk overbeard the conversation and in- formed the police. Defendant was there. upon arrested.
He was sentenced three months' hard labour on cach charge.
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HE. the Governor replying. said on behalf of the guests he thanked the Engineer Company must sincerely for the manner in which they had drunk the toast of their health. He had a special reason himself for thanking them, be cause he had a touch of influenza and
DOG BITES. But oughtn't to be there that night.
EUROPEAN INSPECTOR BITTEN. thanks to their good wishes he expected he would be all right again in the morn-
Inspector W. F. Blackmin of the ing. It was with much pleasure he found himself in that hall again. His Excel-Central Police Station had to attend the lency thanked them for the excellent Government Civil Hospital yesterday dinner provided. His knowledge of morning to be treated for a dog bite. engineering would not allow him to He was engaged in the destruction of dogs in the police cage, when one of the understand the menu. (Laughter.)
animals bit him on the. thumb.
In conclusion, His Excellency said as
A Chinese was bitten by a dog in Hos far as it lay in his power he would do pital Road on Wednesday, and was taken all he could to promote the welfare of to the Government Civil Hospital. The the Engineer Company and on behalf
of his friends, the Royal Engineers, he dog was not traced. felt sure, he could assure the Company that they (the R.E.'s) would do the same (Applause.) ·
PRIZES PRESENTED,
H.E. the Governor presented the prizes won at last Sunday's armual Engineer Company shoot as under:
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CHINA'S INDEBTEDNESS,
In the "House of Commona on February 24th, Bir F. Wise asked the Secretary for Foreign Affairs if he would state the external losas placed in Britain of the Chinese Government that were in default. Bir Austen Chamberlain: The follow- M.ing are the loans in defauit:-
YRANCIS CUP COMPETITION. With handicap.-First, Major R. Smith; second, Sapper Lockhust.
Without handicap-First, C.S.M. Ever est; second, Sapper Dovey.
MURKETRY COMPETITION (FIED AS BLAKE SHIELD). With handicap.-First, Lance-Corporal Salter; second, Sapper J. J. King. "The toast of "The King" having been Without handicap.-First, C.S.M."Ever honoured, Major R. Melville Smith sub-est (C); second, Sapper Dovey. mitted the toast of "The Guests." In 200 YARDE SNAPSHOOTING.-First, Major proposing this he said:
E. M. Smith; second, Corpl. Stephens.
300
TARDS
RAPID. First, Corporal Stephens'; second, Corporal Wooley!!
BEST FOBE OF DAY OVER WHOLE RANGE-With handicap, Sapper Dovey (B); without handicap, C.8.M. Everest (A).
Your Excellency, Gentlemen, speeches and toasts have never been an outstand ing feature of the Engineer Company's annual dinner I think as a rule our toasts have been confined to two-the loyal tosat which you have just honoured and the health of our guests which am now proposing.
Wo feel very deeply, Sir, the honour you have just done us to-night, in con- senting to be present and to give away (t) How many people were inoculated the prizes won at the Company Rife with Antirabic serum during each Meeting last Sunday. It is the first of the past four years! Was the occasion on which the Engineer Com serum made locally, or imported!pany has had the privilege of sitting What was the total number of am- down to dinner with the Hon. Colonel poules issued ↑
of the Corps, and we look upon it as a great event and honour. (Applause). In the past, I think the whole Corps is agreed, the powers that be have treat ed ́us handsomely. Whenever we have
(d) Is it not possible for the Govern- ment to review the prices of the vaccines and será made locally with a view to reduction in price f
Cup (A) was presented by Major R. M. Smith, Cup (B) was presented by the N.C.O.'s and Cup (C) was presented by Lieut. Syme-Thomson.
THE ENTERTAINMENT.
Canton-Kowloon Railway Loan, 1907. Tientain-Pukow Railway Loan, 1003. Tientsin-Pukow Railway Supplemen- tary Loan, 1910.
Hukuang Railways Loan, 1811. Shanghai-Fengching Railway Mortgage Redemption Loan, 1914.
Eight per cent. Sterling Treasury Notes (Vickers Loan). "Eight per cent.
Treasury Notes (Marconi Loan).
THE CINEMA THEATRES.
THE QUEEN'S.
Yesterday an old favourite appeared at the Queen's Theatre in little Jackie Coogan, whom thousands have flocked to cinemas all over the world to see ever since he made his first appeara the screen.
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This time Jackie is appearing in a very human photodrama A Boy of Flanders," a picture which should draw crowded houses at every performance today, and to-morrow.
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The entertainment side of the pro gramme was catered for by Sapper Speary (pianó selections), Corpl. Best, Sapper Bishop and Mr. Labrum (songs) while there were several other impromptu There will be a complete change of pro- items provided by other members of the gramme ngnin on Sunday. Company after the official programme. At the Star Theatre, Kowloon, Percy had been completed.
PANEL Marmont of "It Winter Comes fame,. During the fanction, a flashlight photo-in appearing until Saturday graph was taken of the gathering. Woman's Faith."
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