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CANON STREETER
SPEAKS OUT.
CHRISTIANITY AS SOLUTION OF CHINA'S "PROBLEM."
SCIENCE AND RELIGION: CO-OPERATION IN SIGHT.
MAKING A BETTER AND BRIGHTER
WORLD.
Canon B. H. Streeter, who arrived in Hong Kong by the 1.8. Empress of Asia yesterday, was interviewed at the Bishop's House during the forenoon by local Press representatives, ' __
mutual
The Canon expressed the view that religion and science were brginuing to co-operate more closely, these days, with a desire to make the world a better place in which to live.
RELATION
OF RELIGION TO SCIENCE.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929.
CANON STREETER ROUND THE COURTS. AT H.K. UNIVERSITY.
“THE PAN-PACIFIC CONFERENCE."
WHAT IT AIMED AT
ACHIEVING.
Canon Streeter addressed a large audience in the Great Hall of Hong Kong University yesterday on Some questions-arising out of the Tan-Pacific Conference." He was one of the representatives of Great Britain at the Conference which was held recently in Kyoto with Lord Hailsham, Lord Chancellor in Mr. Baldwin's Cabinet, in the chair. International questions, Canon Streeter said, took various broad forms. They arose through the clash of the different cultures of the East and West, through the in. Creasingly complex economic state For instance, it seems fairly of the world, and in part through" Canon Streeter fully justified his reputation as a keen wit during obvious to me that China's present improved communication between Uw interview with a Daily Preis | economic troubles are due primarily the nations. These improved coni- Despite the fact to her internal political strife.munications had the result of throw- representative. that he had only just lauded from Still, perhaps I had better say no ing masses of people into close the Empress of Asia, after the usual thing about 'that as I am not an old hustle and bustle, and was suffer-resident in China and cannot, there ing from the effects of a relaxed fore, pose as an authority. throat, the Canon, expressed his views upon certain ccclesiastical
"But, Canom, judging from the matters appertaining to the Far tone of your reply, am I right in East very clearly and concisely. assuming that you are of the After introductions and prelimin. opinion that the Church-or, rather, anies were completed, the Canon, Christianity--enn * solve" who has a habit of stroking his grey | problemu 1" beard (after the manner of 'the "Well," replied the great *W.G." of an earlier age) hesitatingly, that is a. difficult when in the midst of deep thought. question requiring a careful an For one thing, China is so brought his guns to bear on us be Tore we had recovered our breath divided into factions that the at- from the climb up the steep path-tainment of perfect unity presents way to Bishop's House.
Reasons For His Visit. "The first thing you gentlemen will ask," he began as we took our seats,is, What am I doing in' the Far East at the moment?'
"Well, I am here for two main reasons. Firstly, I was a British delegate to the, recent Pan-Pacifie Conference at Kyoto, a conference which dealt rather extensively, if non-committally, with the establish
ment and furtherance of Peace in
swer.
The Antidote... :
contact with others of AD un
culture
economic familiar status, thus increasing national and racial consciousness.
A "MARKET BULLY."
A Chinese wotuan who was brought up before Mr. W. Schofield at Kowloon Magistracy on a charge amall of aiding and abetting a girl to sell vegetables without a licence outside the Yaumati mar- ket was described by Sergeant Barnicle as one of the market bullies." It was stated that she was at the head of an organisation of small girls who persisted in the business of damaging the iriarket.
Evidence was given that the woman, who received money from the girl after sho had made a sale of vegetables, ran away on seeing an Indian constable. The girl was taken to the station and the woman was arrested later.
Remarking that people who taught children to break the law would be heavily punished,, his Worship fined the woman 825, or six weeks hard labour. The girl was 'discharged with a caution.
WANTED WORK GOT THE BIRCH.
Chinese who had en banish- ed from Hong Kong in 1923 for a term of tea years found himself in the dock fur the theft al eight iron bars and the more serious charg of returning from banishment. The man admitted the larceny, and added as an excuse for returning before his time that he came to look for work,
In Europe national consciousness and economic differences had result- ed in the Great War, and the people of Europe were still living under the terror that that experi China's ence might be repeated in an even
more devastating form at no dis-prisonment with tant date..
Capon
Defendant who had two previous convictions before his deportation, was sentenced to one month's im
a further eight months and 15 strokes of the birch on the banishment charge.
THEFT FROM KOWLOON DOCKS.
FL
SCOTTISH CUP DRAW.
QUEEN'S PARK TO PLAY RANGERS.
(TEKOCON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Lossos, Dec. 12. The draw for the first round of the Scottish Cup, to be played on January 15, resulted as follows:-
Motherwell . East Stirling. Arbroath Galston. Albion Rovers v. Alloa. Dalbeattie Star . Partick. St. Bernards r. Third Lanark. Buckle Thistle . Falkirk, Murrayßeld Amateurs .
Barat
Island Shipyard, Stranraer & Dundee United. Inverness Caledonians v. Celtic. Dumbarton Cowdenbeath Dundeer. Morton."
Civil Services Strollers. Clach-
nacudder.
Boness . St. Johnstone. Mid-Annandale, v. Ayr. Airdrieonians . Dunfermline. Hibernians r. Leith Amateurs. Hamilton r.. Stenhousemuir. East Fife . Queen of South. Clyde . Keith. Forfar Brechin City. Peterhand Vale nf Leven.
Royal Albert . Beith. King's Park e. Bathgate. Nithsdale Wanderers 1. St.
HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.
[ORDERS ST LT.-COL L. G. BIRD, D.3.0., 0.8.5., COMMANDANT.]
No. 50/20.
1-Camp Attendance Roles. Officers Commanding Unita, Platoons and Sections will please check their roles, at the earliest possible date, at Headquarters in order to avoid any possible errors) in compiling Pay Lists.
7.-Musketry.
.
The Engineer and Reserve Com- panies will äre Part II. Table."T" Stonecutters Island on Rife at Sunday, December 18.
A. M. Range Officer: Capt. Thornhill.
Dress: Masketry order, mufti or
uniform.
Launch will leave Murray Pier at 9 n.m. and enll at Kowloon Police Pier at 9.10 a.m.
3.-Casuals Musketry.
All O.C. units will warn al; those
who have not fred part II. Table
Rifle to join the Musketry party above mentioned in Order No. 2 on Sunday, December 15, O.C. units will report by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, whe- ther they have any casuals to fire on Sunday, December 2, and if so
how many.
4.-Corps Band. There will be a full Band Practice at Bendquarters at 5.30 p.m. aharp An-in mufti on Tuesday, December 17 All members of the Band are asked to make a special effort to be pre- sent.
drew's University. Inverness Citadel v, Armadale. St. Cuthbert, Wanderers : St.
Mirrea.
Queen's Park Rangers.
Glasgow
Kilmarnock F. Paisley Acpde
micals.
Solway Star
Montrose.
Hearts. Clydebank.
* TREASURE SHIP" IN
LONDON.
BATTLE WITH STORMS.
́[TuRough Rauter's AQENCT.]
Lowpoy, Dec. 11.
"The Italian ar; treasure ship, the Leonardo da Vinci, which has come through the thick of the furious gales of the past week, arrived at Gravesend to-day.
Flaga were dipped in salute of the erat: and hooters and syrens shrieked their welecme.
One of the officers in an inter- view, stated that the voyage was terrible, the weather being among the worst he had ever encountered, but all the pictures were safe and the crew unhurt.
He added that a tug should have. * piloted the Leonardo da Vinci dar ing the voyage, but the vessel was obliged to go off in answer to an 8.0.8, call from a distressed ship.
"Our anxiety in battling with such a gale was the greater becauso. we knew that the cargo was perhaps the most precious that any ship had ever carried.
"Even during to-day's voyage, we had fierce tides against us,” he Leoncluded.
The vessel is remaining at Grave- send to-night and proceeds to-mor- row to the West India-Dock, where an official reception will be held. The Italian art treasurea On beard, destined for the forthesming London exhibition, are valued at £14,000,000.
"
,!
5. The Battery.
Practice THE BIRTH OF WIRELESS. December 13 to 15. Camp at Tai Lam as previously notified. Transport will leave Kow- Joon Ferry on Friday, December 13 at 5.45 p.m.
Dress: Tunie, shorts, great coats,
Falkirk Amateurs r. Leith Ath helmet, puttees (tapes at the
letic. Raith Rovers
r. Aberdeen.
FOOTBALL.
C.A.A... ROYAL NAVY.
bottom) and bandolier.
6.-Engineer Company, Thursday, December 19. Parade at Headquarters at 5.30 p.m., for Miniature or Kennedy Road Range. Dress: Multi.
HISTORIC OCCASION.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
RUGBY, Dec. 12. Signor Marconi is broadcasting to-day from England for re-trans mission through American broad- casting stations, & description of.. his experience at St. John's, New- All members who have not com-foundland in receiving the famous pleted their musketry Table "T, "S" signal from Poldhu, Cornwall will proceed to the Stonecutters on December 19, 1901. This was the across the Atlantic, and it demon- Dress: Musketry order, uniform or
strated that the waves would travel- mufti optional..
round the protuberance of the earth's surface.
a stupendous task which I do not and in the next war, if there were. Marriott, prosecuting on behalf of selected to play against the Roval Range on Sunday, December 15. first wireless signal to be received
think comes within the province of the Church to attempt to bring about. It is a political question"
But the spread of Christianity would sharpen the political con- science queried another news.
per representative.
The Canon smiled.
con-
In the Old Days. In the old days international relations were relatively simple, they were managed by princes and statesmen and warfare was in the
The theft of six pounds of cop main confined to professionals. Now-a-days war affected everyone, red against
per cable was the charge prefer
♫ Chinese by Mr. one, there would be no, distinction between combatant and non-com- batant. International questions had, ir ronsequence, become the concern of every one. In every country the majority of people were averse to war. but the fact that they desired peace did not mean that could get it. Good intentions were enough. The causes of war must be foreseen and if possible removed.
The Pan-Pacific conference came
"The conscience is the science," he returned, politically into being because a number of or otherwise. There is only one people in China, Japan, the United conscience, Still, I think ChrisStates and "Canada saw passibilities
Sinnity could do a great deal towards solving China's problem."
the Far East generally. Next. have visited the Far East to give lectures at the Imperial University
Church in Japan. "Among those impressions you at Tokyo. mily dealing with 'Science, Philosophy, and Re-have stored away for future diges. ligion," I have also given lectures' tion." put in our representative, Shanghai and intend to do su in" what is the most vivid, Canoa? For instance, what is the position Hong Kong
of the Church in Japan to-day 1 Is it progressing? Among what class of the community are its most ardent followers "
"I had intended to spend at least a fortnight-in Hong Kong but, owing to illness, I am afraid must curtail my, visit somewhat. I shall go to Canton to-morrow, Friday, and return on Friday of hand. next week.
His Ideals..
The Canon laughingly held up his
One moment, young man," he rejoined: "Give me a chance to answer one question at a time, Well, I think the Church in Japan is, certainly making headway. So far as
I could see Christianity has made the more direct appeal to the educated classes."
the Pacific area which might lead to a war which would involve the whole world.
Diplomatists were often abused
on, the arore that they made war, but they had the same relation to the countries they served as barrister had to his client. Public opinion in each country was the real power which was behind all ques- tions of war.
the Kowloon Decks. The ma pleaded guilty.
It was etated that the defen dant smuggled himself in with the workmen. He was leaving the yard with the copper cable con- cenled in his girdle and hat.
Defendant was fined 810, fourteen days' hard labour.
ROBBERY CHARGE WITH. DRAWN.
or
A charge of robbery and kidnap- ping on board a junk in May, 1929, against a Chinese was mentioned when it was stated that the defen- dan was certified as unfit to ap-
pear in Court. The case had been before the Court previously but was adjourned to consider certain mat ters of evidence.
Det.-Sub-Inspector Dorling said that he had been instructed to with draw the charge as the police would not offer any further evi- The small group of men who met dence against the defendant. As, at Kyoto had in mind the question however, the man, was still under formation, and seeing the implien-ecessary to have a remand until of looking forward, or getting in-
detention, perhaps it would be tion of that information, so that he was fit to appear in Court and they might pass this knowledge on
be given his discharge. to the thinking_publie "of "each nation and so influence public opinion to bring about harmonious co-operation between the nations in things cultural and economic. good deal of this information was subsequently published in pamphlet form and is available to the general public.
..
A
His Worship granted the officer artil Saturday morning to consider the position.
TO-DAY'S WIRELESS
PROGRAMME.
A 49 METRE TRANSMISSION.
Programme
To-day's Wireless broadcast by Z.B.W. on the ware-
No doubt many members of the public are anxious to know what is any general standpoint. Well, I believe that the period of the conflict between science and
The Conference opened with a discussion on cultural questions, religion is fast drawing to a close.
and economic questions followed. "The great cause of human pro- The poorer classes preferring to
Modern economic development they discovered was affecting the cul- press requires the aid both of retain their faith in Shintoism?
tures of both East and West in science and religion..' During the "Well, yes.
I think that the not dissimilar way, and was having last ten or fifteen years there has proportion of educated Christians 4 marked effect in the East on the been a notable movement among us against uneducated Christians is tions with Japan, extrality in status of women. Amerieza rela- modern leaders of both these
about ten to pur, but I cannot, of China, and the Government and idealisms in Great Britain, towarils
statue of Shanghai, besides the metres transmission, gantee those figures. It course, mutual comprehension and har
Manchurian question were also dis- has to be remembered that the cussed. Donious co-operation.
majority ol the well-educated Christians, also, received their edu cation, in the first place, in Chris- tian institutions."
"This should lead in 'the future to combined praction effort with a view to making the world a brighter and better place in which to live.”
China's Troubles.
"How is the Church progressing
"And the Anglican Prayer Book controversy, Canon7,"
"That did not affect the Church
in Japan 1" queried our representa-in Japan in the slightest, so far as tive.
"It is difficult for me to quote figures with any degree of ac curacy," he replied.
I could gather."
Christianity in China.
"י
Bettor Informed Public Opinion.
tion of facts and interchange of The object of all this accumula- views was, the speaker continued, the bringing about of a better in- formed public opinion in all the countries concerned, and an increase of mutual sympathy of one nation for another, But it was not enough for a limited number of people to meet once in two years, local dis cussion was needed. Hong Kong
lengths of 355 metres and 49 metres. Listeners are requested to kindly report on the reception of the 49 metre transmission, which will be used simultaneously with the 335 during all programmes excepting the evening one, when it will not be switched on until 9.30 p.m.".
1 to 11.30 a.m.-Commercial News 12.30 to 1.30 p.m.-Demonstration
programme.
1.18 p.m.-Weather report,
G
to 5.20 p.m.-Programme of H.M.V. and Victor records supplied by Messrs. Moutrie. Chal Romano Overture" (Ketel
bey), The Band of H.M. Cold- stream Guards,
My Blue Heaven" (Whiting and Donaldson) and Because I Love You" (Berlin), 'Gracie Fields, Comedienne. "Always" (Irving Berlin) and "Just a Cottage Small" (By A Waterfall) (B. G. De Sylva- James F Hanley), Victor Salon Orchestra.
What of Christianity in China "was a place where this kind of dis- "How can I say? My brief stay cussion of groups of men of good. "You must
in Shanghai was spent in deliver will, of different nationalitica would remember that I have not been ing lectures. I think that the be of great value. The public there for a long period, and only spread of Christianity in China | opinion of Hong Kong would affect. would give the people moral light more than one nation, and, more. went to lecture to students."
and would have far-reaching effects over, this Colony had academic in But," persisted our representaupon China as a nation. I have stitutions in which the issues of cul- tive, "there is an old saying that noticed, however, that many lead-tural and economic questions would "At Dawning" (Charles Wakefield
familiarity breeds contempt. Doing members of the Chinese Govern-be understood.
Cadman)" and "The Waltzing ment are professing Christians: There was even more in such dis-
Doil" (La Poupée Valsanto you not think that the newcomer Are there any other questions?"
tussions. Canon Streeter concluded,
(Poldin), Victor Coneert 'Or observes more during his first
chestra. "Yes, Canon, many but I be- than culture, art, economics or war.
"I kiss your hand. Madame-- 'month's sojourn out here than in the lieve they will be answered during There was a growing feeling all over
the course of your lectures."
(Ralph Erwin-Eritz the world that humanity in the last
Tango years which may follows!"
Rotter) and "Twilight-Tango" Canon B. H. Streeter, D.D., who resort was one. We wanted to stop Well," replied the Canon cau- is a fellow of Queen's College, Ox-
Marck (Edouard war not only because it was waste-
Bianco). tiously. "I would not care to exford, has had great success with his ful and inconvenient but because
Weber and His Orchestra. press a definite opinion on that book Reality which, up to the it was fundamentally wrong. 3.30 to 6 p.m.Aunt Tonn. "Uncle Dick and Uncle Jeff will enter- point. Perhaps you are right. I moment, has run into the ninth more people who could be found
His Intest work. The who regarded men of other nations tain the Kiddies. hase ghost of impressions in edition. mind but wish to diger then enter de body not a forein delete Rrogance of Chinese fully before I express a definite the book of the month" by the the more likely you were to get
these difficulties solved." American Society."
(Continued on next Column.) opinion upon any one of them.
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The
records.
The following players have been Navy in a friendly match to-mor Tow 44 p.m. at North Point Stadium::
Chin Sek Pui: Ng Kam. Chuen, Lai Yuk Tat; Ho Cho Yin, Wong Shui Wn, Lam Yuk Ying: Too Kwai Sing, Ho Ka Keung, Wong Pak Chong, Suen Kam Sues, and Chan Kwong In.
ÁMERICAN FOOTBALL.
IOWA'S REINSTATEMENT
||
PETITION DENIED.
Chicago, Dec. 7.-The Western Conference faculty committed to day denied Iowa's petition. for re- instatement to Big Ten football circles.
Iowa was removed from the Big- Ten last spring on a charge of pro- sclytism and subsidizing athletes.
New York. Dec. 7-While most of the United States forgot fall sports and shivered in the grip of early winter to-dny, a few Southern end-of-season games. Scores of the colleges and universities played chief contests follow:
Flordia 20, Orgean 6. Georgia 12, Georgia Tech 6 Western Maryland 12, Maryland
3.
Oklahoma City University 27,
Davia Elkins 14. North Carolina 48, Duke 7.
7.49 p.m.-Evening weather report. 0 to 10.30 p.m.-Programme of H.M.Y. and Victor records supplied by Messrs. Moutrie. The Desert Song"-Vocal Gems (Romberg) and "The Blue MazurkaVocal Gems (Lehar), "Light Opera Company, "Caprice Viennois" (Kreisler)
and "Humoresque " Dvorak
· Kreisler), Fritz Kreister, Violin Solo. Idylle
(Edward Elgar)
And "Evensong" (Easthope Mar- tin), llerbert Dawson.
w
7.-Corpa Signals.
Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. en Thursday, December 19, for Signal Training. Dress: Mufti.
6-Armoured Car Company. CAR SECTION.
Parade at Headquarters on Fri. day, December 13, at 3.30 p.m., for Machine Gun Instruction..
MOTOR CYCLE SECTION. Parade at Headquarters on Fri- "day, December 13 at 3.30 p.m. for
Instructional Ride.
9.-Machine Gun Company. Parade in mufti at 5.30 p.m. at Headquarters on Tuesday, Decem- ber 17, for Machine Gun Training.
10-Scottish Company, - Parade on Thursday, December Nos. 5 and 7 Platoons 19, 1929.
will parade at Headgaurters at 5.30 p.m. under Lieu. H. R. Forsyth, Squad drill with arma, belts and frogs will be worn.
No. 6 Platoon at Kowloon Dock under Lieut. G. Duncan, M.B.E.
11. Portuguese Company.
COMPANY PARADES.
The Company will parade at Headquarters on Friday, December 20, at 5.30 p.m. for Platoor train ing.
E
This will be the last parade, this year and it is hoped that everyone will do their best to attend.
There are quite a number who have not as yet attended the neces- anry number of drill this season. Those concerned should make every future. endeavour to do so in the near
Signor Marconi's broadcasts will be transmitted to the United States through a short-wave experimental station at the Marconi works at Chelmsford. He will have with him Messrs. Kemp and Paget, who Were with him at St. John's New- foundland, and are still associated
with him.
SCENE IN FRENCH-
CHAMBER.
PREMIER ANNOYED.
(THROUGH. REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PARIS, De 11. scene occured to-day during the debate in the Chamber on the War Ministry Estimates.
A heated
M. Tardieu, the Prime Minister, roundly denounced the Left Op- position, declaring that they were merely splitting hairs and adding: "If you want a battle, we accept.. it."
On the
division, subsequent which the Premier said he made a test of confidence, the Government had a majority of only thirty-two.
16.-Leave.
No. 944 Sigra. A. E. Coates, Corps Signals, from December 1 to 3.
1929.
4
Lieut. H. Owen Hughes, No. Platoon, from November 15 to December 33, 1929.
The next Company Parade will be held at Headquarters on Friday, No. 1 Platoon, from November 20, No. 1343 Pte. V. W, L. Stanion, January 3, 1830, when everyone is 1920, to November 19, 1930. expected to attend.
RECRUITS.
17.-Promotion,
It is most essential that all re-
No. 1420 L/Corpl. G. E. R. cruits should attend all possible Divett, No. 1 Platoon, to be Cor- parades.
-porai" from date.
RIFLES. All ranks are reminded that all "Lo! Here The Gentle Lark" rifles and bayonets properly clean
(Sir Henry R. Bishop) and ed, should be returned to Corps (Chanson Stores by Friday, December 13,
Amelita 1929. (Greig),
Solveig's
Solveig)
Calli-Curci.
Song
"Dolores - Waltz" (Waldtcufe:) and "Moraima-Spanish Cap- rice" (M. Espinosa), Creatore's Band.
י
12.-Ramilt of Machine Gun Field Firing Competition.
Pta.
No. 0 Platoon, Sergt Cuthill 434. "How Beautiful upon the MouNo. 2 Platoon, Sgt. Urquhart 201
A.C. Section, C.S.H. Wilson 33
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tain" (F. Flaxington Harker)} and The Holy City" (F. E. Weatherly Stephen Adams), Marion Talley. Carmen-Selection, Part 1, 9, 4 and 4" (Bizet), Creatore and
His Band.
M.C. Section, L/Sgt. Rogers 23h No. 1 Platoon, Lt. Penn. 21 No. 9 Platoon. Cpl. Edgar... 13 M.G. Troop, Lt. Potts 7
13.-Transfer,
all ranks of No. 6 Platoon on again The Commandant congratulates Beautiful Night-Waltz" (Offen winning the competition, their fine performance demonstrated a great bach) and "Spring Sung "advance in training, Waltz (Mendelssohn), Interna- tional Concert Orchestra... "Santa Lucia Luntana (Santa Lucia, I long for you" (E, A. Mario) and "Voce's Notte! (Voice of the Night" (C. 0. Lardini Ernesto de Curtis), Beniamino Gigli.. "La Boheme-Fantasia. Part 1 and 2" (Puccini), Victor Symphony Orchestra.
* Ramona
(Wayne) and "Why does the Hyena Laugh" (Wood ~ And Logg) Gracie Fields
10.30 p.m.-Close down.
No. 004 Corp. H.. V. Parker is transferred from No. 1 Platoon to Reserve Company as from date.
14.-Reversion.
No. 134 Corpl. H. V. Parker, No. 1 Platoon, reverts to the ranks at his own request.
15.—Resignation,
The following is permitted to re- signed from the Corps: No. 804 L/Bdr. A. R. J. White, the Battery,
(Continued on next Column.)
R. A. WOLFE-MURRAY, Major, Adjutant, H.K.V.D.C. Hong Kong, December 19, 1999.
NOTICE.
.Christmas Cards are on sale în the Officers and Sergeants' Mess and Canteen at 40 cents each.
Don't worry
In here!
A Welcome Visitor
at any
time in
every
household. Every Bug, Flea, Eeetle, Moth, Fly, etc., diss onoc it has come into proper contact with
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