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GOVERNOR INSPECTS THE POLICE FORCE.
SMART TURN-OUT AT CENTRAL POLICE STATION.
MR. SOUTHORN ADVISES FORBEARANCE
AND SELF-RESTRAINT.
The annual fospection of the Hong Kong Police Force took "place yesterday afternoon at the compound of the Central Police Station. There were 221 men on parade, exclusive of officers and those receiving awards.
Mr. W. I. Scott was in charge of the European contingent, Mr. D. Burlingham the Indian contingent, Mr. W. Le Bart Sparrow the Weihaiwei contingent and Mr. L. H. V. Booth the Cantonese
contingent.
His Excellency the Oficer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.) arrived at three o'clock, being escorted into the compound by officers of "the Flying Squad. Ho was met on arrival by the Inspector-General of Police, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe," C.M.G., and, together they inspected the
AWARDS AND A WARNING.
lines.
Officers who have received awards during the year were later decorated by His Excellency......
The opportunity was also taken to decorate Lieut.-Commander Thomas Charles Stiff, R.D., R.N.R, with the Royal Naval Reserve Oficer's decoration. In doing so, His Excellency said: "I have much pleasure in handing to you the Royal Naval Reserve Officer's decoration which has heen awarded to you in fecognition of your long and faithful service, including war service from October, 1914, to May, 1919, in the Royal Nay Reserve.,
In the course of his address to the members of the Force, His Excellency urged the necessity for forbearance, and self- restraint on the part of the Police. Raugh methods were to be scrupulously avoided. Make it your ambition," said His Excel- lency, "to see that the Police Force of Hong Kong is regarded as the friend of the people and particularly of the poor,"
The full text of Mr, Southern's speech, tögether with the list. ef awards, are given below:-
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A YEAR WITHOUT "SERIOUS CRIME.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1930.
CORRESPONDENCE
THE COST OF LIVING.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE TONG TONG
DAILY PRESS."
Stz-Your article on the cost of
GOOD FUN AT THE THE HARBOUR PIPE
PENINSULA HOTEL.
MICIL. AND H.K. WOMEN'S GUILD.
THE DANSANT AND AUCTION OF ATTRACTIVE LOTS."*
LINE
TO BE OPENED ON › MONDAY.
CITY HALL FOUNTAIN TO GRACE THE OCCASION,
The Director of Public Works informs us that the following core- "monial has been arranged for that very historie and important occasion the Official Opening of the Harbour Pipe-line, at Queen's Pier on Monday at 3 pm
living interests me, You agree with Mr. Lo that $40 a month
The usual .C.L, and H.K.G. cannot be regarded as a living Fete is not to be given this year, wage for a youth who is engaged but a series of entertainments of a varied nature have been arranged as a junior clerk in the Govern- instead. One of thest, described ment service. You go on to say:in the announcements as a "Variety This figure was recommended by Entertainment," was held yester minimum wage for juniors, but it Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. the Salaries Commission as the kind permission of the Hong Kong Administering the Government will day in the Peninsula Hotel, by
1. His Excellency the Officer The arrive at Queen's Pier at 3 p.m. is certainly not a living wage,
entertainment consisted of com-where he will be met by the Director though it might be regarded as 3
'petitive games, bridge and whist of Public Works. in the dining room, mah jongg in sort of pocket-money allowance to the Roof Garden, and a thé dan A youth who is serving an appren- saut in the rose room. An excel ticeship." If you are right, as aplent tes was served in all three parently you must be, for I can At 6 p.m. M. V: Labrum mount- see no other reason why such a small Agure is paid, it would be interesting to hear just where ap prenticeship ends and when a living wage is paid. Moreover, just what work is it that one has to do in the Government service that re quire a long period of apprentice- shipYours, etc,,'
Hong Kong, March 25.
PIPPIN.
Sin,-Now that the attention of the Chinese unofficial members of the Legislative Council has been drawn to the rather lean treatment accorded to Chinese employees in the service of the Government, it is to be hoped that these repre. sentitives will do their utmost for the amelioration of the position of the "under-dog," if I may be per- mitted to use, this termina general sense.
Perhape, the Chinese Counci member who sat on the Commis.
Addressing the parade, His Ex- MEDALS AND COMMENDA-aion can give an effective answer cellency said:-
Mr. Wolfe and Members of the Hong Kong Police Force,-I con- gratulate you on another year of good work. The Colony has been fortunate in escaping any serious disturbances during the year, the worst crime. being an individual case of murder, robbery and kid- napping by an armed band near Faming. Although there has been
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TIONS.
His Excellency the Governor was pleased to grant Medals and Com mendations to the following Police Officers :-
3rd Class Medal.
Inspector A. N. Reynolds.--For zealous, diligent work during the past two-and-a-half years, especial-
to Mr. Lo's criticisms, if so, it is due to the Chinese community that he does so, I, for one, would like to know how such "patently un- fair" scales
ever crept into the Commission's
report, especially since the Chinese were represent. ed.
For obvious reasons, sir, I can- not place my name on this letter, but enclose. berewith my card. Yours, etc
Hong Kong, March 28
CLERK
A SOLICITOR'S CHARGES.
A slight increase in the actually while acting as Chief Detective. number of cases dealt with by the Inspector during the year 1020. Police, very few could be regarded as serious crimes, and the year He will complete 20 years' service. generally will be regarded as a on April 7, 1930; has been thrée peaceful one in the annals of the times commended by the Inspector (TO THE EDITOR OF THE KONG YUN Police. For this satisfactory ra-
General of Police, and was award.
cord the Colony owes much to the quiet nad effective work of the ed the 4th Class Medal in Septém- Police Force under the able guid-ber, 1927. ance of the Inspector-General and his officers.
4th Class Medal.
There was evidence during the
Inspector R. Lanigan-For long year that the menace of Com- | and faithful service. He joined the munism still required the most Force on January 6, 1909, and so careful attention, and I congratu late the Force on the success which
has over 22 years' service. For attended its efforts in this import the last two years he has been in ant branch of Police work. It is charge, of Police Searchers on the essential that no efforts be spared to check the activities of thone
Water Front-o duty" he has dia- disruptive elements which seek to charged with marked diligence and subvert the peace and good order tact. of the Colony.
Co-operation With the Public Essential.
I was pleased to hear that all terest in the First-aid and Lile- ranks were showing continued in saving classes. It is very satisfac- tory to know that 399 First-aid certificates and 28 Life-saving certificates were granted during the year, and I look forward to the time when every member of the Force will regard the possession of these certificates essential to his efficiency. They afford a visible proof to the public that the Police Force exists not only for the ap. prehension of criminals, but· ag A very real help to anyone in distress, and they are of great assistance to the Force in gaining the confidence of the public.
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Sin-With reference to the re- port which appeared in your paper regarding the proceedings in bank rupter in re Tseung Fu Kwong, a partner the King Edward Hotel, at bis public examination at the Supreme Court yesterday morning, when the debtor made allegations against my client, Mr. Leo" d'Almada, solicitor, as to ac counts, my client desires refate such allegations.
certain
rooms at 4.30 p.m.
ed the rostrum
in
the
roof garden and conducted an auction first lot was a football-presented of various attractive lots. The
by the Kowloon Football Club with nearly a hundred signatures on it. The first bid was $10 and after some chaffering it was knock ed down to the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy for 880.
-Mr. Henderson, Assistant of Water Works, and his staff will Director of Public Works in charge be presented to His Excellency
3-His Excellency will inspect the section of the Harbour Pipe-line under Queen's Pier and open the the water obtained from the Shing wash out valve which will discharge Mun River,
4.After closing the wash out valve His Excellency and party will proceed vid Statue Square to the top of Wardley Street at its junc tion with Queen's Road
5.-His Excellency will open the valve connecting the Cross Harbour Pipe with the city mains.
6.-The City Hall fountain charged with Shing Mun River water will be brought into play until His Excel- lancy's departure (3.30 p.m.)..
The Dairy Farm kindly gave a whole sheep, lamb not mattor," as the auctioneer was at pains to impress upon" his audience. Mrs. W. T. Southern became the owner at 845. A pair of live guinea fowl were knocked down to Mr. Chan Tin Pak for $15, two oil paintings No individual invitations are being of flowers reached 86 and 820 re-issued but members of the public spectively. A mirror in a carved will be welcome both at the cere blackwood frame was sold for $30. mony at Queen's Pier and at Ward- Trays full of cigarettes and chocoley Street. lates were next put up and reached various suma. The total gained by the auction was $925."
The Prize Giving.
The prizes for the competitions were then distributed by Alr«., W. T. Southern, the names of the win- ners being proclaimed the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga. The prizes bad been given by various local, frms, with the exception of two booby prizes, the donors of which prefer to remain anonymous.
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The resulta were as follows:- Dancing-First prize, lady, pair of evening shoes given by Messrs. Gordon's, Ltd., won by Miss Kelly. First prize, gentleman,
a silk handkerchief and tic to match, presented by Messra. Mac- kintosh & Co., Ltd., won by Mr. Alves.
BridgeFirst. prize, lady, a vase presented by Messra. Komor & Komer, was by Mrs. Henry Hum- phreys, with a score of 9,101. Booby prize, lady, a powder puff given by Messrs. Kayamally & Co., won by Mrs. Dick with a score of minus 1,943.
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LYSOL" IN MOTHER-IN- LAW'S WINE,
S.C.A. TO SETTLE DOMESTIC TANGLES.
woman who was before the Kowloon Wong Kiu, the Chinese married Magistrate last week on a charge of putting lysol into her mother-in- law's
149, Reclamation wine at Street, and was seat to the prison hospital for observation" appear ed again before Mr. Whyte-Smith yesterday morning.
After reading the doctor's report, the Magistrate said that so far there were no signs of insanity, but he *suggested that 'the woman should be sent to the G.C.E. The husband, who was present in Court, with the rest of the household, remarked that he would like to have his wife back in his house, but he could not live apart from his parenta-a suggestion put forward by Detective Inspector Fallon.
The scores for the gentlemen The Magistrate cautioned the de. were not complete at the time of fendant and bound her over to be the distribution of prizes, and of good behaviour for a year. He these will be given, privately, to further added that she must come day. The first prize was an ashup for sentence when required. Tobacco Store, and the booby a tray given by the Graeco-Egyptian
toy drum.
Mahjongg-First prize, lady, a bottle of lavender water gives by Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., was won by Miss K. H. Fok with a score of 7,250. The booby prize, lady, powder puff, given by the same firm, was won by Mrs. See Cheung Shi with, a score of minus
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You will appreciate that, at the moment, it is impossible to deal fully with the matter, involving, as it does, certain correspondence with the Official Receives Never theless it is desirable, in the in- 2,450. terests of my client, to take this The gentlemen's scores were not frst opportunity to inform the counted and the prizes will be public, through your paper, that given to-day. The first prize is a accounts were rendered from time pocket, book presented by Messrs. to time to the debtor and his part-Kelly & Walsh, and the booby s ners, and a final account rendered tortoise-shell ash tray. at the settlement. He A full statement of the facts,.re- lating to this matter will be sent to you for publication in the course of the next day or two, and in fair- ness to my client I shall be glad if you will be so good as to publish this letter in your next issue, as well as all subsequent communications from me, so that any misapprehen, sion that may exist in the minds of your readers may be removed.— Yours; etc.,
P.S. B44 Inder Singh.-For long and faithful service. He joined the Force on November 10, 1904. He has been commended once in 1829 by the Inspector-General of Police. Sui.-For long and faithful service. Principal Chinese Detective Lai He joined the Force on April 29 1902: was transferred to Detective Staff on November 29, 1911. has been five times commended by the Inspector-General of Police.
Sergeant Major Tung Kai-For long and faithful service. He join ed the Force on June 14, 1801, "and" was promoted to his present raul on November 1, 2023.
Water Police. Chief Engineer Class Mok Kam. For long and faithful ser- vice. He joined the Force on December 30, 1904.
I wish the Force to bear in mind that their work, will be greatly Class 9 Engineer No. 20 Iu lightened if they have the ready Shing.For long and faithful ser- co-operation of all classes of the vice. He joined the Force on July community, and this they can only 1, 1904. obtain when
however man, humble his statue, is afraid to bring his troubles to the Police.
no
Commandations."
A
J. M. D'ALMADA REMEDIOS. Hong Kong, March 28.
D.W.47 Cheung Chau. For being consistent hard worker, and especially for his work in report P.S. AG O'Donovan-For effing an unauthorised meeting of the ciont, zealous work in the investi-
Tea House Workers' Guild which had been proscribed with the result
pockets.
Mrs. Southern's "Thanka,
Father-in-Law's Doubts,
The father-in-law, after hearing that the woman was only going to be bound over, asked the interpreter to tell his Worship that he was afraid the woman, if she returned to the house, might run away, or, what was worse, commit suicide!
The Inspector remarked duly that the father-in-law was one of those persons who thought they knew everything. He tried to teach wit ness what to do when he arrested the woman. Concluding, Inspector Failon suggested that he should
take the parties to the S.C.A.. and they could decide there what ought to be done to avert further and more... serious, trouble. The made the order accordingly. Magistrate agreed with this and
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ARMED ROBBERS AT WORK"
TEASHOP VICTIMISED.
Southern, in a few well-chosen After the prize giving Mrs. words, expressed her deep thanks make the afternoon & success. The to all those who had helped to
she said, Mrs. Creasy. They all moving spirit of the affair had beon, knew Mrs. Creasy's indomitable and cheerful spirit, but she did think that they should accord a very warm demonstration of ap-
Ab 11.45 p.m. on Thursday, six or Creasy had got up the entertain Man Sang (Wah Kee) tea, shop, at plause for the wonderful way Mrs. seven robbers forced an entry into ment, without any fuss, and had No. 29 Fook Cheung, Tai Kok made it so enjoyable an affair. Tau district, bound and gagged the "We want to thank you all," master and his wife and, after rea Mrs. Southern continued. Every sucking the place, went away with one of you who have come here to 8:12 worth of jewellery, a cheque on day, and given us your support. the Bank of Canton, made out for The M.C.L is badly in need of 8000, and a cheque book. funds and what you have done by much to help is an excellent cause. being present this afternoon will do
Those Who Served,
Two of the robbers possessed, re- with scissor hlades, with which they volvers and the rest were armed
of the
No arrest has yet been made."
You cannot reach this happy state gation of activities of Communists that several of the officials were of affairs without. forbearance and in the Colony, during the past banished (C.O.S. No. 8 in 53/1999). We want to thank specially the threatened the inmates Bell-restraint on the part of the ope-and-a-half years. He joined Police. Rough methods therefore the Force on July 5, 1922, and was hard worker and especially for Ltd., for letting us use the hotel,
D.W.09 Tac Kit-For being a Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels, house. should be scrupulously avoided. I transferred to the Detective Staff good work in arresting pick Mr. J. H. Taggart, Mr. Copley know how strong the temptation is in November, 1923. For over a to use force when the gentle art year he has been at the Head of.
Mr. J. Smith, Mr. V. Labrum and of persuasion seems to fail, but the Squad dealing with Com.
the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga Belillos Bronze Medal and $5. with all the influence at my communism, and has put in much hard mand I urge you not to yield to work and many extra hours of duty, I pany's Golden Star Awarded the Lo So, Seaman, Star Ferry Coro- this temptation. Make it your am- bition to see that the Police Force
District Watchman Medals. : Belilies Bronze Medal and $5 for of Hong Kong is regarded as the
saving the life of a Chinese male D.W.8 Leung Chi-Commended named Chu Chun, 30 years, of No. friend of the people and particu- once by the Police Magistrate in7, Lua Fat Street, 2nd floor, on larly of the poor, and you will find 1928 in connection with a pick-Monday, February 10, 1930, at 19:55 the people will be ready to assist pocket case. Commended once by hours, you in your arduous and often Mr. North, S.C.A.. for good work dangerous duties
Lo So was on the above boat in connection with information and when about 50 yards from
Miss Wise (St. Stephen's Girls' College), Miss E. Kotowall (St. "About four hundred people were Paul's Girls' College), Mrs. W. D. present and everyone enjoyed a S. Browarize (Military Branch), very pleasant afternoon, thanks to Mrs. Byron (Naval Branch),, Mrs. the excellent arrangements made B. Wylie, Hon. Mr. J. F. Braga, by Mra. W. T, Southorn (Presi- Mr Ho Leung, Mrs. Lack, Mr. dent), Mrs. H. T. Creany (Vice- Peter Pau who was assisting Mias President), Mr. R. I Wynne-E R. Hallifax in the cigarette and Jones (Hon. Treasurer), Mrs. D. J. chocolate stand, eight members of Lloyd (Hon. Secretary), Mrs. W. the Boy Scouts belonging to the
Mr. Wolfe, I congratulate you on about the activities of Chinese Hong Kong side saw a man strug E. L. Shenton (Peak Branch), Mrs. St. Andrew's Troop, Dr. and Mrs. the smartness of your. Force on Politicians and other work of a ling in the water. He threw a B. D. Beith (Peak Children's . H. Katewall, Sir Shou son Chow, parade to-day, and on the success confidential nature.
life buoy to the man then fully Branch), Mrs. Taylor (Victoria Mr. Ho Kom Tong, Mr. Tang Shiu Branch), Mrs. J McCormack Kin, and six girl undergraduates (Quarry Bay Branch), Mrs. Cole from the Hong Kong University, (Kowloon Branch), Miss H. F. Misses Rose Kwok, Ada, Leung, Skinner (Belilios Public School), Kathleen Lai, Rose Choy, Agnes (Continued at foot of next column). Bau and Cissy Wong.
of their efforts in the past; and I D.W.34 Wong Ching K-For clothed jumped into the water and wish you all future success in the general good work during 1929, rescued him. Chu Chun was u important duty entrusted to your specially for his activity in arrest-conscious when brought out and charge of preserving law and order ing pick pockets,
was sent to G.G. where he in the Colony of Hong Kong.
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