1.
EIGHTEEN YEARS AFTER!
AND STILL TROUBLE
IN CHINA!
THE LATEST WAR.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PEPING, October 13 The Tientsin To Fung Po in a message from Taiyuan prints the text of a Kuominchun circular telegram of October 10.
The telegram is divided into six articles. The first declares that through the blunders of Chiang Kai Shok the affairs of the spuntry{ are being brought to ruin. The National Revolutionary Govern ment (the message proceeds) has been under the control of the Kuo mintang, whereas it should have been representative of all sections of the people. Charges are laid against Chiang of monopolising the Third National Congress, and prae- tising Dictatorship under the mask of centralizing the adminis trative power.
Dr. Sun Yat Sen anid that the State belongs to the people, but Chiang's policy has been one of "private ownership of the State."
menta.
Secondly, the Government is ac cused of bribery and corruption in connection with political appoint Chiang is charged with appointing friends or relatives to the most important posts. The Nanking Government has been more corrupt than the former Peping Governments.
THE HONG KONG DALY PRESS, MONDAY,
LABOUR VICTORY IN SANITARY BOARD
AUSTRALIA.
MR. BRUCE BADLY BEATEN.
'A LANDSLIDE."
[THHOUGH. BRETER'S AGENCY.]
SYDNEY, Oct, 13 Labour has swept Australia at the Federal election.
The state of the parties previous- ly quoted (ani reproduced below) was based on returns then available, namely from 2,548,000 out of a total of 3,500,000 voters enrolled. This is not corsidered definite, but is taken as a reliable
forecast.
whelmed, and Bruce himself is Mr. Bruce's party have been, over- likely to lose his sent. Ofany minis- tors have been defeated, but the
Hughes has been re-elected by a rebal Nationalist, Mr. W. M. huge majority.
The Labour leader, Mr. Scullin ernment, with the deputy leader," is expected to form a Labour Gov- Mr. Theodore, sa Treasurer.
LATER.
Crowds wildly cheered the else. tion resultr as they were, announced fron loud speakers wutside the newspaper offices.
Mr. Hughes' declaration in the course of his election addrem that Mr. Bruce had delivered a death- bow to the Nationalist Party by his impetuous attack," arbitration, proved accurate.
wpon
The Labour landslide is consider-
ed the greatest party victory ever
recorded. in Australia.
while Mr. Bruce's comment on the Labour suporters are delighted. returns is "They are ghastly."
"Like Gentleman.""
A previous message was that. Mr. Bruce made the statererit. "We are defeated, but we can take it like gentlemen.!! for
Thirdly, the Government has look ed with equsaimity on" 20 million people starving in the north-west, through famine, while Chiang Kai Shek since assuming political power. has floated ไอนด $400,000,000, which the country does not know how has been spent.
Serious Charges,
The fourth complaint is that Chiang Kai Shek fought for the extinction of many military leaders who performed meritorious service
stated that owing to small inter Early messages from Melbourne
State returns it was difficult to estimate the resulte, but it seemed cafe to assume that Labour had a clear majority.
The state of the parties was
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POWERS..
CURTAILMENT THREATENED?
MR. M. K. LO'S QUESTIONS FOR TO-MORROW,
At to-morrow's (Tuesday) meet- ing of the Sanitary Board Mr. M. K. Lo, pursuant to notice, will ask:-
PREMIER'S BUSY
"DAY.
BROADCAST ADDRESS TO AMERICA.
ELOQUENT PLEA FOR PEACE.
[BRITISH WIRELESS AERVICE]
RUGBY. October 19. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald who is 14 With reference to the remarka
now in New York, had a day made on the subject of a proposed crowded with engagements yester Advisory Health Board in the re-day, In the morning he received a cent Budget Debato in the Legis députation representing American lative Council, as reported in the Jewry, on whose behalf Doctor newspapers, will the Head of the Felix Warburg handed him "a Sanitary Department inform the memorandum stating that implicit
Board:-
Whether he has received any ocial information from the Government in regard to this matter, and if so, whether he will make a statement to this Board?
ii. Whether it is the intention of the Government to abridge by legislation, the executive powers and functions of the Sanitary Board, as aet forth in Part II of the Public Health and Build- ings Ordinance, No. of 10031
iii. Whether it is intended by the Government that the proposed Advisory Board is to function independently of the Sanitary Board, and in any case whether it will tender advice only upon subjects which are not within the scope of that Ordinance ! and
iv. In view of the fact that this matter gravely affects the ques tion of public health of the Colony and therefore vitally concerns this Board, will he make the necessary representa tions to the Government that this Hoard be given due op- portunity for expressing its views on any proposed legisla tive changes affecting the public health of the Colony?"
Kowloon Tong Market. The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, pur- suant to notice, will mak
trust and conâdence in the Britiab Mandatory Government of, Pales tine had induced the, American Jews to calist the cooperation of groups not heretofore interested in the affairs of Palestine. Many new enterprises were being prepared for Palestine by Jews of Amerien, said the memorandum, which expressed full confidence in the Commission of Inquiry which is inquiring into the récent disorders in Palestine.
Mr. MacDonald, in reply, descri- bed the steps taken by the British arder in Palestine, and said, that Mandatory Government to restore the Commission of Inquiry would
thoroughly be
OCTOBER 14, 1929.
PROTECTION OF
GIRLS.
...........
NEW POWERS FOR S.C.A.
·
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF
1897 ORDINANCE.
7.
[ST. PETER'S GARDEN SOME PROTESTS AT
FETE.
GENEVA
SUCCESSFUL AND WELL ATTENDED EVENT.
The third Garden Fete arranged by the St. Peter's Church. Young alen's Club held at the compound of the Club House last Saturday achieved no less success than those of former years. The grounds were decorated with flags and electric lights; there were eleven side shows and four stalls. As usual a very large crowd the
WLS present, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.
The Government Gazette pub lishes a bill to amend the Protec- tion of Women and Girls Ordinance 1397. The new Ordinance will
authorities in dealing with strengthen the hands of the trafic in women and girls, and will remove certain difficulties in taking proceedings and obtaining, convic proce
SEAMEN AIR THEIR
GRIEVANCES,
CONFERENCE IN PERIL.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:]
!>
Geneva, Oct. 11.
group.
At the maritime conference to- day. Signor Margini, the Italian workers' delegate, on behalf of The Fair was opened by Mrs. L.
Italian acarien, protested, with the Forster, who in a neat little speech support of the Italian Govern- A new clause states that it shall said that it seemed hardly suitable ment, against nominations to corn- be no defence to any charge under that she should open the fete as mittees by workers of a
she was a member of St. Peter's. ) However, as she had not taken any Signor Margini, despite protest, active part in the organisation, she declared that the representatives of could act as a sort of show-woman and commend the wares and the aims and objects of the Fete, St. Peter'e had now a resident chaplain the Rev. L. N. Watkins who could be relied upon to keep up the good name of the Church as ful organizer of, guilds and Church' werk generally.
section 3 that the woman or girl in question consented to the transac tion or that she received the co sideration or any part of the con- sideration therefor..
Power of Search and Arrest. Section 39 of the Protection of Women and Girls Ordinance, 1997, is repented and the following see tion is substituted therefor:
Side Shows.
a success.
the Italian seamon should assist the work of the committees. The mat- ter has been referred to the Creden- tials Committee.
The Selection Committee decided to submit a resolution to the,em- ployers' group at the plenary sitting of the conference on Oct.
Employers Adamant.
12.
(1) If any parent or person acting in the place of a parent has, within ог without the Colony,. voluntarily parted with a girl un-in charge of them were as follows: The various side shows and those der the age of eighteen years forShooting Gallery, Mr. W. Barnes; the purpose of adoption into an
Houpla, Mr. F. A. Broadbridge; other family, or received money for Fish Fond, 1st Hong Kong Sea parting with the custody of any Scouts; Coconut Shy, Mr. E. S.
GENEOA, Oct. 13. girl under the age of eighteen years Cunningham; Gold Fish Pond, Mr.
After a prolonged discussion by for any purpose, the legal guardi W. Shea; Ten Ceat Square, 1st solution a movement for closure was the employers group upon the re- impartial. Heanship of such girl while within Central Kovem; Weight Guessing, praised the extraordinary devotion
the Colony shall be vested in the 5th Hong Kong Scouts: Discus carried by 68 votes to 3 whereafter with which Jews of world, and par Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Throwing, Mr. T. C. Youngsaye; ticularly of America, had pursued
Foul Play, 1st Hong Kong Seat resolution was rejected by Scouts Dart Throwing, 1st Central their work in the rebuilding of
Hovers; Fine Art Gallery, Mr. W Palestine.
Sue.
The Premier was then the guest
votes
(2) If in any case it appears to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs that any girl under the age of eigh
to 24. teen years has not been properly
Mr. W. R. Smith, M.P., Farlin- treated by the person in whose Owing to a bereavement sustain mentary Secretary to the Board of custody she is, and that the girl ised by a member of the cast, the Trade, had previously ineffectual unwilling to remain in such cus tody, it shall be lawful for the Be. Grand Minstrel Concert which was appealed to the Dutch delegate to cretary for Chinese Affairs to call upon such person to produce proof to his satisfaction that such per sou is the legal guardian, and fail- ing the production of such proof the legal guardianship of such girl while within the Colony shall be vested in the Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
had to be postponed. It was un- to have been presented at 6.30 p.m.
withdraw the" resolution. He 'de- nounced that it would be held interclared that the British Government at the Cathedraj Hall Sue Flower Stall, Mrs. C. B. decessors in the workers' section, followed the procedure of its pre- Stall-holders-Sweet Stall, Misce Shann; Doliar Stall, B. Yuen; nominated Refreshments, Miss R. Mow Fung.
accordance with Article 390 of the Peace Treaty.
Mr. Ben Tillett, contended that if
Other helpers and members of the Committee were as follow:-
in
of honour at a gathering arranged jointly by the St. Andrews, St. George, and St. David's Societies, and the English-Speaking Union of the United States Covers were laid for no less than 5,000 persons. Sir Esme Howard the British Am- bassador Washington to be present,
come specially from "Mr. MacDonald in a subsequent speech, paid tribute to Sir Esme Howard, who he said had thrown down the barriers which had been erected against good understand. ing between two nations. The British Premier said that the task Gov-been to bring down from realms of the President and himself had of dreams and imagination the as- their hearts for so long-to establish pirations which had been in all peace, and to found those aspira- tions on solid agreements with potrel of the girl which he may think Lang, Miss Clarke, Miss Cole, Missa causing surprise to the workers, litical consequences. He had never hidden the fact that he was a
desirable in her interests, and if. V. Hynes, Miss 1. Gitting, Miss patriot, but as well as being a
be so think fit, to require any per.K. Grose, Mies M. Grose, Miss B. patriot he was an internationist.
son in whose charge he shall place
Choa, Miss Baxter, Miss A. Garth, The patriotic mind of
the girl to enter into a bond with Miss N. Woolley, Mrs Bradley, one or more sureties to treat the he added, went out in wider and
Miss P. Woolley, Mies I: Woolley, wider worlds, not
girl well and to produce her before
Miss Mabel Cham, Miss Robinson, proclaim uniformity, "but
him whenever he shall so require. Miss Rogers, Mies Phyllis Grose, proclaim
Miss G. Sue, Mise L. Sue, Miss A. a doctrine of co-operation of un- equal though similar entities
Suc, Miss Lopes, Mr. F. A. Broad bridge, Mr. W. Broadbridge, Mr. G: "Kotewall, Mr. E. S. Cunning-
(3) Where the legal guardian-rs. C. Kwan, Mrs. D. Fok, Mrs. the Seamen's Union was not repre ship of any girl is vested in the M, Lay, Mrs. H. L, Fox, Miss Ented it was due to their own at- Secretary" for Chinese Affairs by
"Ie it the intention of the given as Nationalists 16, Labour 50, ernment that the money voted by for the revolution, causing blood- and the Country Party D
Legislative Council for the erection of a market at Kowloon Tong in 199 shall lapac. if it is found im possible to proceed with the work this year, or will it be re-voted in 1930 ?!
shed in several provinces.
Fifthly, Chinng's demobilisation
scheme was false in that he sought to reduce the armies of all other feaders, while retaining and increas- ing his own.
Lastly, Chiang Kai Shek is charged with failure on the C.E.R. erisis. His negotiations" failed, it is atated, and he then neglected to take the only course open-to de- clare war on Russia. Instead, he
nere towns.
The
BRITAIN'S AIRSHIP.
A TRIAL FLIGHT TO KARACHI.
Dr. Fawcett's Services, Mr. M. K. Lo, pursuant to notice, will move:-
to
to
man
We glory in the diversity of
(THROUGH REDTER'S AGENCT.]
"That this Board deeires to put. on record an expression of its ap- LONDON, Oct. 12. new airship R.101, thepreciation of the valuable services bas done nothing, allowing the largest ever built, is safely moored rendered, and the ability, energy Russians to pillage and burn Chi- to her mast at Cardington. Bed and zeal displayed, by Dr. H. &.
The message concludes with a begun in connection with the two
ford. Work will be immediately Fawcett whilst acting as Medicalur "origin, and we bring that
Officer of Health," request to Yen Hai Shan and Feng days test at the masthead, after Yu Hsiang to come to the fore which she will begin a series of to sasume responsibility for the trini fights preparatory to a flight nation's salvation, adding that the signatories are lending 400,000 men) to Nanking for the purpose of kill- ing a traitor for the sake of the ecimtry,
SHANGHAI. October 13.
on
It is learned from Peping that in view of the worsening military situation. train services the Tientsin-Pukow Railway between Tientsin and Hsuchow have been auspended by the authorities con- cerned since last night.
KUOMINCHUN GENERALS'
REBELLION.
URGENT MESSAGE TO YEN HSI SHAN.
the
įthrough reUTER'A AGENCY.].
SHANGHAI, October 12. In view of he Kuominchun graerala' rebellion against Central Government, Tan You Kai, Hu Han Min, Tai Chi Tao, Wang Chung Hui, and Chao Tai Wen have sent a joint telegram to Yen Hai Shan, urging him to mobilise troops and subjugate the rebels in the north.
to Karachi.
SHIPBUILDING IN AMERICA.
A BIG PROGRAMME.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE]
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 Shipbuilders in the United States "have been invited to submit tenders to the United States Lines to con- struct two liners, each of about 30,000 tons displacement, and 22 knots speed, to accommodate 1,300 | passengers, smaller than the Levis than but the largest so far con-
structed in America.
Specifications are also bring pre- pared for four other liners, larger and faster than the Leviathan, to be built by the United States Lines after the completion of these two.
THE AFGHAN WAR. (THROUGH HEUTER'S AGENCY.)
PARIS, Oct. 11 An Afghan Legation communi. que confirms the report that Shahwali's troops occupied Kabul A British Naval Wireless message on Sunday, and adds that delega from Shanghai, states that there ions are arriving at Kabul from ars rumours current to the effect all over Afghanistan to express that a declaration of war has taken their fidelity to Nadir Khan,
British Naval Advicon.
place by the corabination of Feng
Yu Hsiang, Yen Hei Shan, Chang
Fat Fui, and the Kwangai forces against Nanking.
As a great deal of propaganda is being put out by the Re-organisa- tion Party "* it is likely that matters are somewhat exaggerated.
COSTES' GREAT FLIGHT,
32,000,000
yen
redeemable
in
Other matters appearing on the agenda are a "Minute by the Medical Officer of Health relative to muleance caused by foundries, smithies and the like" and "Sug gestions as to the observance of a Health Week in the Colony."
PRECIOUS BLOOD CONVENT.
ANNUAL BAZAAR DURING
THE WEEK-END.
The sixth annual Lazaar of the Sisters of the Precious Blood Con vent was held on the grounds of Wai Yan College, Robinson Road, over the week-end.
The bazaar was officially opened
diversity to the feet of America, and make it part of our tribute pledge to make that greatness still to its greatness and part of our greater and finer in quality than it has ever been. That is part of the contribution we make to greet the American people in working out a historical civilization."
J.
Guest at Dinner.
After other public engagements during the afternoon Mr. "Mac- Donald was a guest in the evening at a dinner given by the Council of Foreign Relations. On this oc- casion he addressed in effect the people of the United States. His speech was broadcast by seventy stations throughout America..
The veteran American statesman Mr. Elihu Root presided. Mr world to know that during the en- MacDonald said he wanted the tire course of conversations be tween President Hoover and him- if there had never been any idea
by Mra R. H. Kotewall on Satur of exclusive understanding be- day afternoor, after which there tween Britain and the United was a steady stream of visitors uned which the wo
Staten Nothing had been discuss- Governments till 10 p.m. on Saturday. The sales were carried on yesterday. would not be happy to see discussed and those who went found plenty the same basis with all the both to buy and to amuse thema, standing they had been trying to Fawers of the world. The under- and the results should be gratifying etablish would always be incom to the organisera.
Addressing the gathering just became the common possession of plete and unsatisfactory until it prior to the opening ceremony, Mr. Lim Hoy Lan, Chairman of the
all the nations of earth.". working committee said that he hoped visitors would be generous na the Sisters of the Previous Blood had no income other than donations from charity augmented by the proceeds of the bazuar.
" ;
Mrs. Kotowall in a short speech said it gave her great pleasure.to casiofis had been done by Lady open the Bazaar which on previous
Clementi and Mrs. Southorn.
"I am asked by the Bisters of the Convent" said Mrs. Kotewall, "to
RAILWAY WAGES IN BRITAIN.
AGREEMENT REACHED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.].
Lospos, October 11.
"GOLD EMBARGO, MAY BE LIFTED IN JAPAN: {THRODON REUTER'E AGENCY.)-
TOKYO, October 12.
A provisional agreement has been The Finance Minister, speaking express their thanks to Lady reached between the railway com- to the Prese declared that the Clementi for having graciously panies and the three railway trades negotiations for the conversion of given her consent to be the Patron unions, under which the existing the British four per cent. loan of of the Barnur and for a handsome agreement for a wage reduction of donation; and to the Hon. Mr. A.
two and a half per cent. will be 1931, must be opened next July C. Hynes, Mr. Fung Ping Shan continued for six months until May to release the gold embargo. It and many other ladies and gentle-19, 1930. ought to be effected prior to that,
men and local firms and companies
The agreement which is subject however,
aa both Britain and for donations and gifts of articles." PARIA, October 12.
to ratification by. o delegate, con- America were advered to granting After thanking the school authori-ference of the three Unions, repro- The Air Ministry has received a loans to countries without free tice for the assistance they wore report from Costes as to the ro gold.
sents a compromise, as the Com- Business circles conclude giving, Mrs. Kotewall expressed panies desired the reduction to be sult of his non-stop flight from therefore, that the embargo wil the hope that the result of the continued for a further year.... Paris to Manchuria. He states be lifted in April or May, when Bazaar would provide a substantial The Trades Unions rerently an that his fight lasted 51 hours and the country's foreign trade usually profit for the poor in charge of the nounced that the reduction would 10 minutes, and covered about 5,625 begins
favourable Sisters of the Precious Blood not. be renewed at the expiry of balance.
Convent.
the old agreement.
OVER 5,000 MILES COVERED.
(THROUGH RXUTKE'S 'AGENCY.]
miles.
to
show
T
virtue of the provisions of this dec-Fox, Miss W. Cheung, Mis D. tion. tion, it shall be lawful for the Se- Cheung, Miss F. Wong, Miss G. cretary for Chinese Affairs, sub- Miss I. Frith, Miss R. Randall, Yuen, liss S. Yuen, Miss E. Tam,
Ordinance, 1923, to make any or jeet to the provisions of section 10 of the Female Domestic Service Mins E. Lang, Miss H. Kew, Miss
E. Kew, Mr. G. S. Ladd, Mr. W der regarding the custody and con
L. Cunningh, Mr. Cameroo, Mr. J.
Power Over Guardians. Section 39of the Protection of Women and Girls Ordinance, 1897, is repealed and the following sec-ham, Mr. A, H. Fattydad, Mr. W. tion is substituted therefor :- Sue, Mrs. J. C. I Wong, Mr. H. (1) The Secretary for Chinese A. Allen, Mr. W. Skelton, Mr. D. Affairs, or any officer authorised Marshall, Mr. Barnes, Mr. D. F. for that purpose may enter, and Davies. search, any vessel, house, building, or other place for the purpose of ascertaining whether there is there- in any woman or girl who is or may be liable to be dealt with un- der the provisions of this Ordin- ance, or whether any offence under this Ordinance is being, or has been, and may remove any such woman or girl to a place of safety to be there detained until her case be enquired unto.
(2) The Secretary for Chinese Affairs or such officer as aforesaid may (1), arrest or cause to be ar rested any person reasonably sus pected of being liable to prosecu- tion for an offence against this Or- dinanes, and may seize and detain any articles, or any books, docu ments or accounts, which he may "have reason to believe to relate to. any offence against this Ordinance. (3) No person shall refuse the Secretary for, Chinese Affairs or such officer as aforesaid access to any such vessel, house, building...
Afterwards the employers met, Laws, of the Shipping Federation. presided over by Mr. Cuthbert
They unanimously decided not to participate at the conference. The employers' uncompromising attitude whose delegates think that the real purpose is to torpedo the con-" ference, because of the employer' apposition to eight hours work aboard ships.
The Conference continues its labours although Mr. Ben Tillette Dot entitled to vote, because the British employers' delegate has not been designated. «
CORRESPONDENCE.
HUMANE SLAUGHTERING.
Additional to list of donors print- ed in programme :-Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mrs. Stapleton, Mr. J. Kotowall, Mr. E. Zimmern, Mr. Yue Cheong, (TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG Mrs. Finnegan, Mrs. Tait, Mr. G. W... R. Griggs, Superintendent Brooks, Dr. K. C. Yeo, Mrs. Gittins.
Donations.
DAILY FEES."]
SIR, With reference to the ap.. peal of the B.P.C.A., apart from the apathy unfortunately only too common with regard to the work institution, there is, in Hong Kong, in general of the most meritorious
fear, a particular apathy caused. by the feciing of a lack of propor tion in the aims, objects and me thods of the Society.
·
The Hon. Treasurer wishes to thank the following gentlemen for Bishop of Victoria 810, Hoa. Sir their donations:-The Rt. Rev, the Henry Pollock, Kt. 815. Mr. Paul Lauder 995, Sir Robert Ho Tunk, K, 893, Mr. P. C. Potts 820, Mr. Ho Kom Tang 810, Mr. P. W. Parker $10. Mr. Tang Shiu Kin $10, Lt. Col. T. Robertson #5, Mr. W. L. Pattenden $10, Mr. Wm, T. N. Tam 810, The East Asiatic Trading Co. 10, Mr. C. 8. Waung in large sentient creatures with 800, Mr. H. A, Alleu $10. making highly organised nervous systems, a total of $190,
without their suffering intense agony, compared to which the pain caused by carrying fow! by their abnormally developed) is less than infinitesimal.
Surely the greatest of all cruelty mals for food. Life is not ex- occurs in the slaughtering of aní tinguished, by violent incans,
(4) In carrying out any search KOWLOON EARLY MORNING wings (the muscles of which are
under the Becretary for Chinese Affairs or officer shall have power orders necessary to the inmates, to put questions and to give any
"No person shall by force, or other means, cause any woman or girl liable to be dealt with under the provisions of this Ordinance to conceal herself in or leave any place being searched or about to be searched by the Secretary, for Chinese Affairs or his officer.
(5) Every person who contra venes any of the provisions of this section shall upon summary con- viction be liable to a fine not ex- ceeding five hundred dollars and to imprisonment for any term not exceeding six months.
ADVICE FOR INVESTORS.
READERS are
reminded
that inquiries relating to the share market are aniwer- ed on page 10 every Tuesday by "Kufan." Lettere should
be sent to this office, and must. be accompanied by writer's name and addrem, not for publication. Letters should be addressed to "Enfan," care of: the Editor.
BLAZE.
SUGAR REFINERY BURNT DOWN,
large
I cannot personally vouch for the truth of the matter, but I bave been informed by an eye-witness that in our slaughter houses some scores of large animals and thous ands of smaller ones are slaughter. ed nightly, without any attempts The at modern methods for the allevia
tion of suffering, such as those em- ployed in model abattoirs at home, as for example, at Letchworth.
A serious fire broke out early on Saturday morning at thr Chinese sugar refinery and timber yard on the waterfront off Chaton and Pitt Street, Yaumati. Kowloon Fire Brigade were im- mediately summoned and later the Fire Float came across from Hong Kong. The re started at about 2.45 d.m. and it was not until nearly 4 a.m. that the flames were quelled.
The glare lit up the surrounding district and attracted a large crowd of sight seers in spite of the carly bour.
To a person of refinement and feeling, it is surely a dreadful. thought, painful beyond, all bear ing, that every evening as, at home, he sits in the enjoyment of domes tic felicities, or, partakes in the pleasures of the dance, the concert or the cinema-ay, or in the con- Fortunately, there нете no solutions of the church service or casualties. A number of fakis were aleep on the compound but they had time to escape, Large quan. tities of molasses and a stock of kerosene owned by a marine shop, increased the fury af the fire.
The damage is said to be "several thousands of dollars," and an exact figure cannot be given as the owners of the Bugar: Refinery are stated to be in Canton..
Members of the Fire Brigade worked, continuously until 8 n.m. in the morning under Mr. Saunders cf the Kowloon Station. Mr. Brooks was also present in charge of the Fire Float.
the prayer-meeting.--thousands of large animals are moaning their lives away in the agony of a violent death-struggle.
The cruelty involved in slaugh ter is so great that, to me, Humune Blaughter (apart from the allevia tion of human suffering) seems to be the name of all reform.
Till Letchworth practice is adopt- ed everywhere songs about lands green and pleasant," and of things bright and beautiful" re but mockery, and hypocrisy. Yours, etc,
FOOD UNDERILE Hong Kong, Oct. 12.