HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1930. »
RETRENCHMENT HINT AT FINANCE TURNING POINT IN CANTON'S ANTI-
COMMITTEE MEETING.
MR. BRAGA OPPOSES EXPENDITURE ON CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL.
GOVERNMENT
FORESHADOWS, NEW SCHOOL IN 1933.
Some very pointed criticisms of the inactivity of the Government in their work of pushing on the erection of the new Central British School in Kowloon were made by the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga at the meeting of the Finance Committee yesterday. The criticism arose following a request from the Government for $8,000 to carry out certain work in the Central British School. Mr. Braga pointed out that religious and private enterprises were making rapid progress with the building of modern schools and colleges.
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He described the premises that housed the present Central British School as a dilapidated structure and urged that the Government spend no more money on it unless it was absolutely necessary.
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The Director of Public Works. in answer to a question by the Hon. Mr. Owen Hughes, stated that the new Central British School in Kowloon will probably be ready in 1933, but much depended on the sum that will be voted for this work.
Other interesting items also came up for discussion, all of which are fully reported below.
DEPUTY TREASURER'S APPOINTMENT.
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NORTH.
PREPARATIONS FOR DECISIVE BATTLE.
THE NEW GOVERNMENT IN PEIPING.
RELIGIOUS ORDER.
DIRECTED AT · MISSIONARY SCHOOLS.
PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.}
CANTON, July 31. There has been a turning point in the military situation along the
In compliance with the instrue- Tientsin-Pukow Railway since the
Lions from Nanking, "the Depart defeat of Han Fu Chu's Nanking ment of Education of the Provin troops on the Kinochow-Tainan Railcjal Government of Kwangtung way, and both sides are making preparations for a decisive battle to-day issued an order banning all religious bopka, magazines, pictures and other things having to do with the religions of the West from the libraries of the missionary schools in the province, except in special cases."
on this sector,
The Shansi forces on the Kiso- chow-Tsinan Bailway front have captured Changio, while the defeat ed-Nanking forces have retreated towards Tsingtao.
Yon Hai Shan has instructed Shih Yu San to incorporate Han's troops, and Chiang Kai Shek has also instructed Ma Hang Kwei to the same effect. The Manchurian gunboats at Tsingtao have dispatch. ed a large body of háral forces
The following is a free translation of the latest anti-religious order of the Canton Government:-
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An order has been re-
to prevent the possible entry of the Lceived from the Central Executive defeated troops into Tsingtao..
The situation along the Peiping Committee of the Kuomintang in Hankow Railway remains unchanged, Nanking stating that the display of During the past few days, the Kuo-religious books, pictures, and other
minchun made several unsuccessful
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A meeting of the Finance Com-¡ about 900 pupils when it is finished, A supplementary vote is request-counter-attacks on the Government propaganda matters in the libraries mittee was held yesterday immedi- with immense playgrounds, tennised to cover his salary from May 29 ately after the meeting of the courts, football fields, cricket fields to December 31, 1930. Legislative Council reported else and the rest of the amenities of a Hon. Dr. Kotewall: This is not where. The Hon. Mr. E. R. Halli- public school. And yet here we a new post, Sir? fax, C.M.G., was in the cuair.
The Chairman: Yes, it is a new are year after year, in spite of the At the outset, the Colonial Secre- strong recommendation of the post arranged by the Secretary of tary said: There is just one thing Kowloon Residents' Association of State. I should like to say before we the necessity which is recognised commence this meeting. I have to by every resident in Kowloon for apologise for the delay in circulat-a" building that is worthy of its ing the papers with which we are came to house the students resi- dealing with now. It was unfortu- dent at Kowloon, called upon to nate that it was only agreed to last vote a sum of $6,000 for improving night, and if members will prefer a building which is obsolete;to it we will delay the discussion until say the least, and at least 10 years
behind the times.
forces which are now advancing in of the different missionary schools three directions to attack Hau- in China is" poisoning the minds chang. General La Chung Lin, and thoughts of Chinese youth. Feng Yu Hsiang's, right-hand man, has been dispatched to direct milk. Such state of affairs must be tary operations on this sector. stopped forthwith in the interest of According to telegrams from Pei- the young people throughout the Hon. Mr. Paterson: That is one ning, the Central Kuomintang at of the things on which, as a mem Peiping will consist of three de- country. ber of the Retrenchment Committee,partments, namely, propaganda, ore I may have something to say later.ganisation and Chinese overseas In any case what I say for the mo meat does not matter.
this day week.
Hoo, Mr. Owen Hughes: 1, must say that I personally did not re- ceive my papers until five minutes past twelve to-day..
The Chairman: It is an unfortu nate circumstance, If the mem beza wish to postpone the considera- tion of these items they can be left over to this day week Shall we continue ?.
Hon. Mr. Paterson: Is there anything particularly contentious ↑
The Chairman: I think they are
· rather straightforward, but there is one thing (item No. 90) which. while not contentious, is rather involved.
Hon. Mr. Gordon Mackie: Per- haps it will be better to leave it over for the next week,
Hon. Mr. Owen Hughes: Yes, perhaps we had better."
Hon. Mr. Paterson: Why not go through with them?
The Chairman: I propose we go through with them and if there is any trouble arising we will defer it to next week.. #
Kowloon British School The various items were then con-
sidered. The principal discussion centred round a vote of 86,000 required by the Central British School, the details of which were given in the message as follows :- Public Works "Extraordi- nary-Buildinga, Central British School. General improvements to necessary requirements to the School
86,000
In the opinion of the Education Board the following improvements are urgently necessary for improv ing the efficiency and amenities of the Central British School, "name by:
"(1) Alterations for House-
I think, Sir, I am expressing the wish of every Kowloon resident that the Government should, with- out any loss of time, push ahead
with the assistance of the Hon. Director of Public Works with the building of a school which is much too long overdue.
Chairman: What you want, Mr. Braga, is to get the Government to move as quickly as possible.
Ready By 19337
The Director of Public Works: We can get the site ready next year, and in fact get the school rendy by 1933.
Chairman: Under these condi- tions, do you approve of the vote, Mr. Braga?
The Chairman: This appoint ment will hold whatever other ap: pointment is made or personnel
reduced
Hon. Mr. Braga; I should like to know whether, in the event of the present holder of the appoint-
ment of Colonial Treasurer retir- ing, the appointment will be held by a cadet officer or whether in the ordinary course of events by way of promotion he will be succeeded by Mr. Taylor?
The Chairman: By Mr. Taylor. Hon. Mr. Braga: So that it would not in future be held by a cadet officer?
The Chairman: There is no gen. eral principle laid down,
Hon. Mr. Braga: It has a bear- ing in one respect because, if we and are out for retrenchment.
ture, but we have now an addition al officer at £1,200 per annum in addition to all the other privileges that he might enjoy.
Hon. Mr. Braga: If it is inevit there is a general desire in the able, Sir, I can do nothing else but Colony that we are, we should not approve of what has been albe saddled with further expendi-" ready approved by the Education Board. But I think it is waste of money that we should vote $5,000 now, and six months later another Bum, when we should be pushing ahead with the building of the Central British School. These con stantly recurring items for patch. ing up dilapidated buildings, such as the Central British School, can easily be avoided.
Chairman: I think we can take it the hon. Director of Public Works is going to waste no time in the building of this school, provid. ed necessary funds are available this year.
I know it is
The Chairman: I think that the Retrenchment Commission will deal with this matter fully as to whe ther or not there is any addition. Hon. Mr. Braga: If we have the assurance that the creation of this appointment will be no addi. tional expenditure to the Colony then I should have no objection to vote, but if it costs the Colony mofe money then I should object.
Hon. Mr. Owen Hughes: Is there any intention of appointing an- other officer. 7
The Chairman; No.
Broadcasting,
affairs.
"It is altogether plain that the foreign. Imperialists have been Interviewed, Mr. Wang Ching Wei using their religion and literary ac- said "that Chang, Hsueh Liang'ativities as a means to political and attitude remains obscure. The new territorial aggression and poisoning government will be inaugurated in the near future, whether Chang the minds of the young people. will join it or not. He added that Such methods, aiming as they do at during the present period of poli- the destruction of our country and tical tutelage, only the principles of the annihilation of our race, must the Kuomintang should be applied in the administration of the new government.
Mr. Wang has drafted the out- lines for the formation of the new government, and will leave for Chihchiachwang next week to inter view Yen Hai Shan in order to learn his views on the matters.
AERIAL BOMBARDMENT
OF KWEILIN
CITY IN FLAMES.
"It is reported from' Wuchow that the Chinese have been ordered by General Chen Tsai Tong to begin the offensive on the Kwangsi forces on August 5.
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be condemned. These ambitious designs of Western imperialism have long been foiled as shown in the various organized movements against the literary aggressions of the West everywhere. These move- ments aim at awakening the people to the danger of foreign aggression and have been in the main success- ful,
"It is to be deplored that the missionary schools everywhere still' have their libraries stocked with religious books, pictures and other religious propaganda matters. Only & very few books could be found in these libraries on the principles of the Kuomintang, the ruling party of China. Such a state of affairs should have never been allowed to exist. The minds of the students studying in these missionary schools. are often poisoned by their foreign teachers.
On Wednesday, seven Canton
dispatched were aeroplanes bombard Kweilin. Each "machine carried four big bombs and a tin of gasoline which was to set fire to the camps and barracks of the enemy. In consequence of the bombardment the city was in fames for over twenty hours, and many
"Hereafter no schools in Kwang- civilians and soldiers were killed.
Rumours are current in Wuchowtung shall be allowed to place re- that Nanning, the provincial capital ligious books, magazines, pictures of Kwangsi, has fallen into the or other propaganda literature in All the biblical hands of the Yunnanese troops, but their Libraries. no confirmation is available.
pictures now hanging on the walls of the missionary schools in Canton and elsewhere must be taken down, but religious books, magazines and the like may be permitted in The vote for 81,996, which was colleges and upper middle schools the Government's contribution to- wards funds for the Wanchai Re for reference for students specializ clamation, was passed. The Coloniing in philosophy. No other studente shall be allowed to get access to al Secretary explained that the vote these books." was very complicated, but in answer to a question by Dr. Kote wall stated that, the Government's contribution was made by law and in accordance to agreement made with lot holders.
The Reclamation,
Hon. Dr. Kotewall Is. Mr. Taylor designed to eventually hold Hon. Mr. Braga: I don't wish the position of Colonial Treasurer. to convey that I want to attribute. The Chairman: Yes, but for the any fault to the P.W.D. for the time being their appointments over-
Jap. delay in building. hard work and probably very few people know the extent of the work to the public' undertakings that have to be handled by the P.W.D; bat it is a question of the priority of the various public work, 'under- taken, and certainly that of the Kowloon British School is one of priority..
The question does 1,000 not really arise. We can get on 200 with the utmost speed towards com 100 pletion of the building. Mean- In connection with this item, the 20 while, these improvements are re Hon. Dr. Kotewall asked if it was
quired in the school. Will you ap-correct to say that hitherto the A. vote for $700, which was ef Government had lent to the studioplained as follows, came in for two of their electricians and whe ther these men gave their services entirely to the studio.
wifery Classes (in- cluding Furniture)... 81,400 (2) Increased Class Rooms.
(including Furniture) 2,500 (3) Additional Lavatories (including all fittings)
(4) Sunblinds
(6) Alterations to windows (6) Alterations to Shelving
Chairman:
$5,820 prove?
$6,000
Mr. Braga's Objections. In connection with this vote, the Hon. Mr. Braga said: Sir,-May I know how Boon Government ex pects to have the big Central British School ready in Kowloon It would appear that if we hope to have a Central British School in Kowloon ready within a reasonable time, the first three items ainoant- ing to roughly $5,000 might be saved. On the other hand, if the Central British School is going to he long delayed, "then, of course, there can be no alternative but for. us to vote on the recommendation of the Education Board.
Hon. Mr. Braga; I will approve, under the circumstances.
Hon. Mr. Paterson": "They are, I think, quite necessary.
Chairman: I think so.
The Education Board recommend them very strongly.
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Hon. Mr. Owen Hughes: Can the Director of Public Works tell us the exact period required for the completion of the new school 1 » Will it be three or four or five years
The Director of Public Works. That depends on the funds. The site will be prepared next year.
Hon Mr. Owen Hughes: Early or late?
The D.P.W. Before the end of the year. We have got to vote for this work this year.
The Chairman: I think it will
I think, if I might be permitted Hon. Mr. Owen Hughes: And to venture the remark, that, while then it will take four or five more the Government is tinkering with years? the policy of building or erecting the Central British School in be completed in 1933, but that de- central locality of Kowloon, while pends entirely on how much money religious associations and private is voted. enterprises forging ahead at a tremdes ante, 18 Polds the com- parative inactivity and the slowness of the Government almost to chaine. if I am not stretching the question too mich. klass
Appointment of Deputy Treasurer. An item that came up for dis cussion way under the above head
The local broadcasting studio will receive a subsidy of 81,000 a month in future instead of $200 per month. "A vote to this effect was passed yesterday. The details have previously appeared in these columns
The Chairman replied that these two men did not give their antire time to the studio but the wireless work has recently grown so large that the Government cannot spare. these two men.
Hón. Dr. Kotewall: It menna this, that the Government, instead of giving its assistance to the broad- casting committes in the form of service, propose to assist them in the form of money,
The Chairman: You can take it to mean thai
Learning Chinese,
An item of 8815, being the Hong Kong Government's share in con- nection with the preparation and printing of 150 copies of a new text book of documentary. Chinese for inclusion in the syllabus of Cadet Officers, came in for some questions from. Dr. Kotewall.
More Emoluments,
some discussion:
Public Works Department:- 1, Personal Emoluments Ap- paintment of Water Works Inspector from 1.7.30 to 31.12.30
at $1,400 per annum
Provision made in
Estimates...... 91,018,115. . Provision made by...
Supplementary Vote
Total
1,800
......$1,310,975.
Such an order of the Canton Government is looked upon in edu cational circles here as unwise. One prominent educator remarked to the writer this morning that he atterly failed to see wherein and how these religious books, magazines... and biblical pictures as found in the libraries of the missionary schools. in Canton are poisoning the minds of the youth. He doubted the wisdom, of the Government in this respect, declaring that such a ban is contrary to the principles of the 9700 | | Kuomintang, which are supposed to
guarantee freedom for religion....
"The extension of the meter ser- vices and the importance of the early rendering of quarterly ac counts necessitates the appointment of an additional Water Works Inspector.
Hon. Mr. Paterson: May I take it that this is a temporary appoint mont
PIRACY SUPPRESSION.
ADMIRAL DECLINES TO LEAD EXPEDITION.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
· CANTON, July 31. Admiral Chen Chak has declined the appointment of the Canton Chairman: I don't think so. Government to lead an expedition There is a total of eleven inspectors now roaming in the vicinity of Bins The Director of Public Works:- against the pirates and outlaws
and there are 6,500 metara. The Bay and the. Island of Hainan. Treasurer asked us to and in our He gave as his reason that such an returns two weeks after each quar-expedition is not necessary, since ter, which means n more rapid read the bandits in Bainan were in the "Chairman : No, I think noting of the meters and more work is main dispersed and routed the last
Dr. Kotowall asked: Does the book contain English translations of the Chinese documents 1
ticulars were given as follows: peace to me that if the book merely We have a building going on at
The Secretary of State for the contains Chinese documents, the *Prince Edward Road, which a far Colonies has selected Mr. Edwin $1,210 dollara for cost of printing and away the most important rond, Taylor of Sierra Leone to fill the 300 copies is too high. Will you and which will be the centre of the post of Deputy Treasurer in Hong please let me know?
Wh residential district in Kowloop in Kong at a salary of £1,200 per an-
The Chairman: I will let you
a very short time. The building Inum. Mr. Taylor left England know. refer to is one that will house on May 20, 1920.
The vote was then passed.
Hon. Mr. Paterson 21 can under stand that, but the point I raise is whether this is a permanent or tem porary appointment
Chairman: That point has been referred to the Retrenchment Com mission. We may take it that the post is temporary
the pirates, he said that therë urë several gunboats, including the On Pak and the Kwong Kin, on patrol off the South China coast. These gunboats, according to the Admiral, will be able to cope with the situa tion and keep the pirates suppress. ed.
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