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MASON'S
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MR. BRAGA ON CABARETS GREEN ISLAND
REPRODUCING SHANGHAI NIGHT LIFE
FEAR FOR ILL EFFECTS ON YOUNG PEOPLE
Describing cabarets as things which undermined.
sical and mental diness of the younger generation," the Hom
J. F. Braga yesterday told a Daily Pressrepresentative drink if he had his way, he would close all cabarets and dansing sdade. mies."
**I have seen enough of this sort of thing in Shanghai, '1⁄2 said Mr. Braga. There, night life is intolerable. You have nervous breakdowns, you have pals and, anaemic boys and girls whose only ideas are rounds and rounds of pleasure. They become poorly iF ted for the ordinary day's work,
HOW OBJECTIONABLE PART. MAY START
Our representative who was very courteously received by Mr. Braga began the interview with: "What did you think of the replies by the Inspector General of Police at to-day's Council Meeting "pean
Mr. Braga: They were very much to the point and quite frank. They
trimental to the health of the youth of to-day. They should be physic ally and mentally well-equipped-for the next day's work, um ky
"Have You Been To Oney Ha
ask
you ever been to one of the local dancing cabarets 7
Q: It seems superang ker
A: Good gracious, no! Q: From what you have beard, don't you think the dancing place
well conducted i
A: Do you want the stage bet is reached in Shangbai whers, o ses bottles flying in the air attention is not drawn to the cabarets now in order to provi proper safeguards, what might an innocent form of ple might develop abuses that will for drastic action later
CEMENT CO.
Reasons For Temporary Stoppage
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A rumour was gaining ground all day yesterday that the Green Lained Cement Company were in difficulties. This is untrue.
On inquiries being made of Mr. J Scott Haraton, the Chairman of Directors we were informed that the works were closing, temporari- ly, for a couple a months.!
There is no question, of a serious situation or anything of that sort and after that period we expect to be at work again," said. Mr. Scott Hurrton, cheerfully, and he then referred us to one of the Company's officials for further particular.
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When a representative of the Hung Kohy Daily Press called at the offices of the Certent Company he was informed that the Com- pany had ceased the manufacture of Cement at 2 am, that morning. This step was being taken because there was no more storage room in the Company's godowns.
The Green Island Cement Com pany have big contracts in view both in Canton and Hong Kong, and the stoppage of, production will only be temporary, as,,80011 a cement is taken from the godowns manufacture will be re- wuined.
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were expressive of no views for or against cabareta. In the state. ment which is now in course of preparation undoubtedly.
fuller particulars will be given.
Question: It is the opinion of many people who have been to these cabarets that they are filling a much needed want.
Do you agree or disagree with this view!
Answer: I disagres. Q: These places are enjoying quite a good business and I have
The troubles has arisen owing to seen people from all sections of the
the enormous supplies of Japanese edmmunity patronising them.
Q. You hansistorted in of cement which have recently been A: I am not voicing the views questions to the 1.G.F. to reporte damped in the Colony. The Green of any one section of the commun-rom parents? What were the nas Island Cement Company do not ity. I do not wish to be misin-ture of sucr reports?
claim that this. Japanese cement is terpreted. I am not considering my own section of the community. A: Parents have reported to me much inferior to their own prohiat, that already the evils of cabarets but say that it is sold at an Q: Quite so. But these cabarets are being very acutely felt because absolutely
uneconomic rruto-the are supported by many people of young people who are breadwin- last shipment in particular being. quite good standing in the com- munity. I bave seen lawyers anders, and who have hitherto contri- far below any possible production doctors and other professional men buted to the family's household ex- costs, such a state of affairs dan- pences, have actually spent so much not last long and when the damp- their indispensible help has been work on a reasonable competitive in this late evening dancing that 105 senses it will be possible to withdrawn. From the economical basis. evil. Mothers have explained, that, ed that there are ample supplies In the meanwhile we are inform- side, these cabarets are a terrible not content with dancing, the girls of Green Island Cement to meet are taken out for joy-rides after any immediate demand, and the the closing hours and there is the supply will be kept up more cement beginning of the objectionable part, being manufactured as bags are
taken from the godown.
there from time to time. Would they support these cabarets if in fact they are the evil you say they are 1.
A: Don't forget, I asked if the Government were aware that these places were a danger to the young and inexperienced people who were exposed to the evils of these cabarets.
Q: What sort of people would you describe as "young and inex- perienced '
No 'Complaints.
Q: But the Inspotter General of. A: I mean the youth of to-day thorities had received no reprezanta- Police stated that the Police au- who are on the threshold of life.tions against the cabarets? The people who are starting out in life.
What Restrictions?
Q: What sort of restriction have you in your mind 7
A: First of all time. Then there is the question of the people who are engaged as dancing partners in these places. They ought to be people whose characters are above roproach, not all sorts of manner and 'condition of women.
Q: Would you suggest Police supervision f
A Certainly, that is the thing. If I had my own way, 1 would not have the cabarets, I say that dana ing is sufficiently catered for by the recognised establishments in the Colony,
the
A: It will be news. to the Gov- ernment and to the public to know that I had been informed that a group of mothers were contemplat ing the drawing up of a petition to be presented to the Governor asking for the closure of cabarets in Hong Kong, and pro- bably further action in connection with the petition has been taken in view of the knowledge that I addressed these questions to the Government.
They Should Tot be Tolerated! Q: What would you do if you had your own way?
A: If I had my own way I would not license cabarets. Mind you dancing place such as are afforda ed by the Penismula and other 20+ Q: Do you really think that the cognised establisluménta are quite ordinary working man can afford alright, but the esbarata are not to go dancing at the Peninsula or needed at all. verge del Repulse Bay Hotels frequently?" Q: What about the girls who A: That is where you are wrong. will be deprived of an honest liv- On the score of expenso a maning! spends far more in these cabarets A: What about the mothers who than in the established places for are deprived of the earnings of dancing where 'you bring your own their sons Tapétázat partner.
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on their studies, Would you have, all the cinemas closed?
A: In connection with that there is a tremendous amount of laxity that is doing nobody any good.
Q: But some of the dancing girls Q: How can you say that? are chaperoned by their mothers, A: I will tell you how. In the They appear to be earning quite a Q; Then you would like to see, cabarets the dance lasts two to decent living through dancing? short of total abolition, cabarets three minutes each and & dance A: What about the mothers wire where the hours are restricted and cost thirty cents. Supposing. you lose their bread and butter. We the partners of a guaranted re- were there for one hour. In that didn't have these things here before spectable class, You would also time you can have as much as and these girls have been living all like police supervision, Are there twenty dances. That is 86. Add these years without a cabaret. any other restriction in mind!*** admission money, to that and you Q: It seems a bit harsh that the A: The number of the places will admit that on the score of cabarets should be closed down bought to be
the inter expense the cabaret cannot be de cause of the thoughtlessness of a Mr. Braga, concluded fended.
Q: But one can't walk in to the money there T
hould be checked established place for "s casital A: These cabarete undermine con- before is turned into a pest. As it dance! Sometimes one feels like stitutionally the inner of the youn-war they are nothing short of meet danging and cannot find a... JETË ZEZ“ zanoretic ur? Wouldn's the cabaret solve such a man's problem A The man who partner
view bya
few young man who spend all their berupakan Nonce more that!
id not being places. He said that there was * plenty of recreation to be had in era Hong Kong and that few places. else, › stem- in the Far East afforded such be-
the autiful and magnificent outdoor en and whitesa taly. If the position
Cabarets not similar to the cinemas tertainment as Hong Kong did. TULEMENT who offer entertainment to young- In answer to a parting question
coff a ship 1 sters preparing for examinations, by our representative, Mr. Braga ways find part-If these youngsters go frequently to said he felt sure many people did Ibject to is the dane the cinemas they cannot boncentrate not agree with him but as a publie after night which is de Continued at foot of next Jolumn)' man ho, welcomed criticism,
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