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U.S. Ohurches and Birth Control, Minn Bites His Cow,
It is nows when a man bites n The action of the Federal Coun- dog, but what is it when a man
cil of Churches of Christ in Amori- bites a cow 1 Thomas Williams
ca in adopting a resolution approv The possibilities of concealment, doesn't know and didn't stop to
think about it. He just wont aheading birth control through the use on a dangerous scale, are, in fact,
and did it, doclaring afterward the" less than might be supposed. Long bussy deserved is, and raula of contraceptives in the marriage and careful study of small-pox haa have broken her neck. Williams relation was roundly condemned in an address broadcast to all parts She broke out of the pasture, block of the nation by Father Chase produced, among other things, a acquired the cow a few weeks ago. fairly olon estimation of the pro-ed traffic in the road, kicked every Coughlin, of the Roman Catholic portion of fatalities to infections.ing in sight including a farm hand, Church. The Federal Council ar Thus there is an automatic check on and then persisted in turning Churches of Christ in America,
around and around while Williams said Father Coughlin, has hand-Sport. the incidence of small-pox. Death was trying to milk. Adding injury ed over the fundamentala of ne tural law to the ideals of Pa registrasion is accurately made in to insult, ahs then proecoded to
ganism." In attacking the attitude the Colony and every dead body is kick him in the stomach.
made him angry, He grabbed hor
toward birth control of the Federal seen by a responsible person before by the leg. and bit it until she Council of Churches of Christ in the burial certificate is given. Sick bollowed in pain,
America, Father Coughlin denied ness may be concealed, but death
that the groat Interdenominatioanl organization represents 23,000,000 cannot. There remains "dump.
Protestants, as it claims, "The Council," said Father Coughlin, ing," but every" dumped" body is examined and signs of small-pox
is merely writing bunkum for cannot be overlooked. Becret burial
wealth. It is engaging to longer except in a very few cases is not
munist doctrine and it no longer
How Japanese Aerodrome,
What
London Office: 53, Fleet Street possible. There may be a few un.. by equipped with the landing has the right to call itself Ameri
.E.C. 4.
The Daily Press.
HONG KONG, MARCH 30, 1931.
SMALLPOX:
There are
can."
Local football results.
Page 12 Saturday's rugby snatch. Pago 12 Week-end cricket results. Page 9. Results of Queen's College sports."
Page 6... Argyll and Sutherland High- anders sports...' Pago 6... Home football, International and Page 13.. League match results.
Latest Cables.
The International Aerodromo on which construction was started last September at Haneda, near Tokyo, will be completed in the near future. The serodrome will places to be used for land and soa
General Sir A. W. Currie and notified patients, but to conceal an
planes. The construction of two
Lady Currie have arrived at Pei- outbreak of all-pex, and the main buildings of the aerodrome
Page 11. It is confidently stated in well-ping. inevitable proportion of fatalities, and hangars is nearing completion
and a reinforced concrete gliding informed circles that a full settle The German Government has. is not practical proposition range, which is the only constructment of the internal differences in issued a decree creating a virtual Small-pox will always be endemiction of its kind in the Far East, the Conservative party has been
state of siege."
Page 19. will be completed shortly, while achieved... in Hong Kong, and periodic out-
In Paris grave views are being other equipment is also in course
taken of the recent Austro-German breaks may be expected, but, pro- of construction. Upon the comple
Page 11. vided the Medical Services remain tion of the aerodrome, it is expect
Customs Union,
Moh Teh Hui, the principal dole... alert, the disease is not one that of that, not only the domestic planes engaged in the regular ser-
gate to the Sino-Soviet Conference, has arrived at Moscow. Page 11. presents a serious menace.
vice in this country, but all other foreign planes coming to and leav ing from this country will be con tralized at the aerodrome.
EQUESTRIAN ENGLAND.
encans
Secret Trial of Film Star,
Page 11. General Burguete, President of the recent court-martial held at Madrid, has been sentenced to two months' imprisonment in a fortress Page. 11. at Cadiz...
"
The French Acro Postale bas
There is still no news of the Ans- been voted n subsidy of Fes 6,000,000 to enable a continuanes tralian Airways liner which was. of the services to South Africa and reported missing on the 2nd inst.
Page 11. South America.
A Page 11.
The All-India Congress Commit- The situation at Cawnpore: con-tee adopted the Irwin-Gandhi truse overwhelming tinues to improve, and elaborate precautions have been taken agreement by an
majority.
Page.11, Page 11. Fifteen miles from Krugersdorp throughout the province to prevent
Lord Irwin had a memorable missing main reet has been struck any further outbreaks.
which may secure a great accession leavetaking on his last appearance to the world's gold supply. Page 11. in the Legislative Assembly, and members the after he had shaken hands indivi dually with the Assembly rose and cheered him.
Ir is easy to exaggerate the serious- ness of the Incal situation with regard to small-pox.
When the world talks about riding
A mysterious trial for alleged. people who eavisage a plague-swept nowadays it hardly over
espionage began recently in Vicana Colony and a public health service riding on a horse. It "rides"in of a beautiful young film atar, taxed beyond its capacity. Those anything from a Corporation tram Luino Halwax, known as the of an imaginative disposition may to a private motor-car, and when Czechoslovak Greta Garbo," Un fortunately, the details, which com- even Have nightmares of the dis the preposition becomes "on" in prise all the efoments of a film REAL case incubating in the teeming tene-stead of "in" the vehicle is usual spy story in real life, will never ments of Yaunati, and an outbreakly found to be a motor-cycle. Never be known, as the judge ordered, for reasons touching the security som.theless, there is evidence of a of the Austrian State, that the
Page 11. HOME-SIDE STUFF" suddenly beating upon a
nolent officialdoni. "Are not the certain amount of increased in-proceedings should be held in
Kaye Don has had to postpone Chinese wonderfully clever, at con- terest in horse-riding in England camera. The preliminary examina- tion revealed that Mlle. Halwax,
motorboat speed record at Buonos cealment" it may be asked, and chiefly in the shape of new riding who is an accomplished musician his attempt to lower the world's again, How can our Sanitary schools and more facilities for hir and an expert fenoor, came from Aires owing to the failure of the water circulation system of the inspectors and medical practition, ing saddle-horses. It is claimed by Prague to Vienna in October last, ostensibly for a minor oporation:
"Miss England II." Pago 11. young artillery cadet named Brand- ner, who fell deeply in love with her. It is alleged that she adroitly sought to extract military secrete from him, and that he informed his officers. When Mile. Halwax was arrested abo had in her pos proved to have been, a ruse em. session & military questionaire She ployed by rum-runners to get the Page 11. commit espionage against Austria.
SOLE AGENTS --
A. S. WATSON & CO., ers find out what the Chinese are some of the riding school promsters She made the aequhintance, of a
LIMITED.
The
determined to hide? "
It may also be thought that the Government is on the horns of a dilemma with regard to treat ment of cases. Until recently the
that even motorists are deserting crowded roads for the quieter lanes where a horse can be ridden ia com- tort. It so, they must know quite well what they are doing the change is one that has been made for health
Rem-runners on the American coast were responsible for many destroyers and motor-hoats speed- ing through the fog down the const from New York as the result of the "SOS" which receipt of an
Hongkong Musical Society regulations permitted home treat and exercise and not for speed or declares that the never intended to coastguards out of the way
Presents
the Celebrated Pianiste
YOURA GULLER
In A
PIANOFORTE RECITAL
At The
Helena May Institute
On
TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH
at 5.80 P.M.
Madame Hanau, who was charged with bogus company promoting. was, sentenced to three months" imprisonment at Paris, Page 11.
Father Tierney, of the St. Colum.. at Kionchang last by bandits. ban's Mission, who was captured
Page:1 November, has died in captivity.
The Chargé d'Affaires for France- at Pelping beld a reception in honour of the French aviatora Burtin and Moenche on Saturday Page 11.
evening.
The rioting at Cawripore has spread to Unso across the Ganges, and fierce battles are reported to
Page 11 be raging amongst the villagers..
(Continued on prévious column.)
Local Notes and Events *
ment under certain conditions, but cheapaess. Even with a hired horse unfortunately the Chinese objected riding is a pretty expensive form to these conditions, particularly
of exercise; as a method of cover- with regard to disinfection, and did not make the required notifica-ing the ground it is not to be com tions The Sanitary Board has res-pared with the cost of motoring when the initial expenes of the car cinded the concession as to homes been written off, as it usually treatment, and smallpox patients. is in the case of a private owner. as the law stands, are subject to Considered as an exercise, however, was reported during the 25 hours rules as to the conduct of examina-Gazette for the information of
MLLE. GULLER has a world in the hospital hulk Hygeis," reputation and ranks with the first- clasa artists. She happens to be in and that is evidently the idea the East on a pleasure trip and at which Chinese people hold of the the instance of the Society she is fate now in store for those who con-
the horseman makes the whole of
the running-for the simple reason that driving a car is not exercise at sit except for the mind and wite
One case (non-Chines) of typhoid
ended March 27.
Wallace D. Hawkes (Hong Kong), It is notified that the name of
Limited, has been struck off the Register,
The
Gazette contains lengthy
It is notified in the Government.
ilding contractors, tions instituted for the persons who architects, wish to procure colonial certificate owners of house-property and build- of competency as engineers in the ing land, and others concerned that. Mercantile Marine, and as to the observation of the Crown forcahores in the Colony tends to the conclu- qualifications of the applicants.
sion that the sandy beaches front which and has been removed under Government permits do not cuperate to any appreciable extent. and that sand in the Colony must- be more carefully conserved: Fur thermore, extensive requirements for water and other public works, I both at the present time and in the
emoval to hospital. But this course is even more distasteful than the disinfection and other precar tions which the Medien! Department imposed in the general welfare. Mr.
Among the passengers who are Ho Kou Tong last Friday painted of the driver. Many a man's car has done hin more harm than good.
leaving on Wednesday by the a pathetic picture of treatment
by steadily decreasing the opportų-;
R.MS. Empress of Japan is. Mr. nities for using his own legs. But
The m. Felix Roussel, on her Geo. E. Costello, of the C.P.R., who has been transferred to the horse-riding is an excellent and even maiden trip, is due to arrive here Company's Shanghai office. He is elegant exercise; even the worst from Marseilles vid Saigon this succeeded by Mr. 4. M-Parker. riders usually feel that boulething morning at 10 am, and will berth sa giving her Recital at the above. Hall tract small-pox. The pessimist may has been added to them when they at Kowloon Wharf.
with tickets at the popular prices of 84.40 and $3.80 (including tax), well exclaim," the Chinees will not They may be obtained from the co-operate in fighting smallpox, sit across a saddle, and to be
Mr. T. Megarry has been appoint Secretary of the Institute. The You cannot impose Western ideas healthily employed and to feel that accommodation is strictly limited and on an Eastern people. So far we you are also cutting something of od District Officer (North), and have been lucky, but the day must fine figure is to be about ze near made a Magistrate for the purpose early application is advisable.
the physical ideal na most people of holding small debts. Courts in
Looking Back 25 Years. A. M. BOWES-SMITH,
are ever likely to get it would be the New Territories.
A very excellent programme of Things are not so bad as that good thing for, many town- Hon. Becretary.
An earthquake shock was distinct- aerobatics and other items usually and other factors than good joss dwellers if horse-riding did begin During the absence on leave of associated with circus life was prey felt in the city yesterday morn- have saved us from outbreaks of
Asented by the China Circus to a ing at five minutes to seven. Ap- to enjoy a modest revival. But Mr. Robert Baker, Mr. G.
Kowloon-Canton Railway, with The performers are all Chinese and levels were more conscious of the the entertainment provided it, in disturbance, but cortainly it is that many houses were found, rock- most instances, quité. novel. The prograunne commences at 8.30 p.m. ing for a brief space of time.- Hong Kong Daily Press, March 20, 1900. each night.
GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.
ENDERS for SPECIE And TENDERS
MEXICAN DOLLARS Current In this Colony, for Telegraphie Transfer, on the Lords Commissioner of Hi Treasury, London, up to and Majesty's for the Sum of £160,000, will be Received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, COMMAND PAY OFFICE, until 17 O'CLOCK AM on the 80TH MARCH, 1931.
The Tenders to state the Total Amount (in Pounds Sterling). No Telegraphie
Transfer will be made for loss than £100.
The Tendars to be in Duplicate, and in
528
come 112
H.E. the Governor has appointed years to come, must be provided Professor K. H. Digby, Professor for and forcecen. It is not at pre W: I. Gerrard, and Professor R.sent propused to withdraw or re E. Tottenham, all of the Hongfuse permits to take sand in proper cases, but all applicants for permits on Liveraityte opon, will require careful consideration. Physician and Obstretic Physician, respectively, to the Government Civil Hospital.
CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN &.' | snail-pox such as swept Europe (you cannot put back the clock and Walker will act as Manager of the large audience on Saturday night/parently the residents in the high
MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
to the TREATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
and Asia in olden times. To begin make it anything but a handsome effect from March 25. with, we have in vaccination safeguard that is practically final Vaccination at frequent intervals
and invigorating exercise for people with a fair amount of money to
apare. Boaled Dover, addresses IOER, COM N that the TRANSFER BOOKG is, therefore, the main bulwark of
of
Members of the Society of St. George of Hong Kong are reminded that the annual meeting takes place, to-day at 6.30 p.m. in Jar dine, Mathieson's Board Room.
BURY MAND PAY OFFICE and end of the Company will be CLOSED "TENDERS FOR GOVERNMENT from THURSDAY, 267 MARCH, the Government's defence against BILLA, E
The right to accept or reject any or all 1981, until TUESDAY, 77 APRIL snall-pox. Fortunately the Chinese Fourteen Negroes on Trial,
1981, Both Days inclusive, instead people have no objection to the
The trial of the 14 negroes, in- The following wedding is an- of the Tenders is reserved.
Copfor of Forms
Tender can be of for the period previously notified, process, & form of innoculation cluding two women, who were, ar-nounced of Mr. Frederick Hardy Noals, Repulse Bay Hotel, to Mim being, known to the traditional rested in Cayenne, the capital of None Iris Maria Azzaretti, p/o Application.
By Order of the Board,
native medicine. It is possible, horoby ring for (Bulls) are Nollfed that, having regard to
French Guiana, in connection with Lloyd Triestino Navigation Co., the provisions of the Acts 22 George IIL,
therefore, to aim at making nearly the riots there in August, 1028, Kiukiang Road, Shanghai, Cap. 48 and 41, George IIL, Cep, 62, the Hong Kong, March 21st, 1981. [501 the whole of the fixed population following the mysicxious death of apseplane of any ano Tender is subjecti
had on
to the express oundiilon that no Member
of the Brilish House of Commons shall
D. L. KING,
Becretary,
nature.
On a charge of possession of a printing press without a licence, a Looking Back 50 Years Chinese was fined 8300 by Mr. We are again to have an athletio Williams at the Central Magis display on the Cricket Ground this tracy on Saturday, The printing afternoon when the Hong Kong press was found at 16, Hee Wong, Public School will occupy the Terrace, and a quantity of the ground. A large and attraeive pro printed matter seized on the pre-gramme has been drawn up for the mises proved to be of a highly Com-occasion, giving fourteen events for munistic-though not seditious-competition by the Upper Schoo! and eight by the Lower, Beveral appropriate fund valuable prizes of the Colony immune from small. Joan Galmet, a pioneer planter, It is notified thint at the expira For keeping an unregistered mu} nro. offered for competition, pox. The Government provides fred
tion of three months the Wing Iling vaccine and organisations like the ended, on March 21. The defen-Ching-Ware Co, Lad, will, unless taai, a Chinese woman who was amongst them being silver cup dants were charged variously with cause is shown to the contrary, be charged before Mr. W. Schofield at presented by His Excelleney the
the Central Magistracy on Satur Governor for a 100 yards race; an St. John's Ambulance Brigade and murder, pillage, battery and as-struck off the register and the.com day was ined 10. It was stated other for a half mile raco prosent the Y.MLO.A. have for years been
that the mut fear was originally ed by the Hong Kong and Shang- Bault. The accused men and wo-pazy will be dissolved. busy vaccinating the native popula mer omitted wild yells when they
sold t3 years ago to a man who inhai Bank; and a third "the Grand H.E the Governor has been turn to sold her seven years ago Prix" for 's 100 yards race. The capacity and made for the general beneft A5.30 P.M. in the BOARD ROOM educational work. Up to now 64,450 wam 10 poisoning, but medical pleased to appoint Way the con- alleged that dan was subjected to no doubt the youngsters will enjoy NNUAL MEETING TO DAMtion and carrying on valuable were acquitted. There was talk of Yuen to to the defendant. The muttani weather promises well, and we have of Mesra JannNE, MATHESON & Úni LADI
evidence showed that M, Galmot trol and superintendence of the ill-treatment but the prosecution themselves to their hearts content. died of gastroenteritis. The trial forests of the Colony, in place of felt there was not sufficient evidence-Hong Kong. Daily Fress, March
30-1881, to prefer-such-a-charge, lasted eleven days.
Ng Chi, transferred,
be admitted to any share or part in or to any
benells to arise from the Con tract thereby made for the allotment of woch (Bille).
The provisions in question do not apply to Contracts entered into by any Incorporated Company in its corporated
of the Company."
EA LANG, Colonel, RAPO
Treasury. Chost Oper. Elis Majuly's Treasury Oboe,
1540 Hong Kong
SOCIETY OF ST, GEORGE, HONG LONG
REMINDER..
·P. 8. CASSIDY,
Hon, Becretary.”
eople have been vaccinated this year by members of the St. John's Brigade.