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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1933.
ECHOES OF 1859
24.—Hongkong's Officials Criticised.
April 19, 1859.
We have stated more than once that the evil of the abuse of patronage, in Colonies consists in this. The recipients of the ap pointments considering themselves the servants of the community over whose interests they thrust into the mismanagement; of, fancy that they have merely to satisfy their patrons as to their conduct, and that any doubts cast thereupon by the sufferers are both groundless and impertinent. Thus bad blood becomes engender- ed between the favourites and the colonists a spirit of opposition and contradiction follows on the part of the "former-the latter goaded to resistance by defiant injustice, resort to abuse--this leads the omeials to plotting and keeping secret what they should make point of publishing crooked ways become the order of the day-all the servants of government must necessarily ba knotted in the clique-some turn out vicious and corrupt--no matter a house divided against a house must surely fall, and so their sins are forgiven them. As-a-little leaven leavens the whole heap, so thus a little corruption eats its way into everything mortal that touches it, until all being secrecy and confusion, a catastrophe even-
AN UNTRUTHFUL AFFADAVIT
Serious Allegations in Will Case
"Your Worship. I take it for granted that tas is a committal case and I do not propose to waste the time of your Worship's Court, so I shall not cross-examine here," said Mr. Horace Lo, when he ap peared on behalf of a Chinese named Kwan Wai-chow who was charged before Mr. J. Balfour at Central Magistracy yesterday with (a) perjury and (b) with swear; ing a wrong affirmation,
Mr. W. Mackinilay, was in charge of the prosecution while Mr. J. B.
CONFUCIUS DAY
Chinese Community Make Merry
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The anniversary of the birthday of Confucius was celebrated by the Chinese community in time hon- oured fashion, yesterday, schools and even some of the shops and business houses being given a holi- tuates and a violent purgation is day to mark the occasion. the inevitablò resuls.
Thus have matters proceeded in this Colony, and sffairs are really coming to a crisis. The community have lost all respect for those in whose hands the local administration has fallen. Should any officer of government through conscientious motives, adopt the views of the public, he is consi- dered by the executive as a black sheep, and no stone is left unturTI- Jed to ruin him. The popular ele- ment in the Legislative Council was found too potent to be dis- regarded, and meetings thereof are consequently." avoided altogether. The utmost secrecy prevails and the government seems determined to widen the breach lest they should fall into it. We have seen that the money actually voted for the pressing wants of the Colony is withheld, and that other sums applied for to the Home Govern- ment years ago, for, public works, which it was stated, the Colony stood in urgent need of have since been allowed to lie at interest in the Bank, What can this meźn¦---- would such -course-be-pursued if the good of the Colony formed the motive power of our officials, or if they had any regard for the good opinion of the community? (To be continued)
H.K. POLICE RESERVE
Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Inspector General, of Police
WINTER UNIFORM -
must have
Actually, there was no official celebration, but there was much feasting, and quite number of strings of crackers been fred, judging by the noise and din that could be heard in all parts of the Colony. Busincas houses and private residences were beflagged with the familiar Kuo- mintang banner while at night, the gaily coloured lanterns lent quite a picturesque touch to the scene.
BAG SNATCHER PUNISHED Four Men Help
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"Beauty in Distress”
A snatcher. who managed to steal a handbag from "Miss Mar kin-yee, when she was in Morri- son Gap Road on Sunday evening was yesterday sentenced by M.- Schofield to six months hard lab our.
Inspector McLellan said that defendant came .up behind complainant and snatched ber bag. She raised the alarm, and two Chinese gave chase. Two Europeans also joined in, and the defendant was eventually, caught by Mr. McKay near the Civil Service Cricket Club.. The de- fendant broke away again but was caught by another European."
Mr. Schofield remarked that he would like to compliment Mr. McKay and the others who cap- tured the defendant, whether they were present in Court or not.
Inspector McLellan added that All members of the Hong Kong Mr. McKay was connected with. Police Reserve who are not in pos- the Police Reserve, and a special session of Winter Uniform are re-report of his action would be for- to communicate with warded to the Inspector General quested their respective Equipment Officers of Police, as soon as possible.
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CHINESE COMPANY Training Course-Part II. recruits will attend at the Chinese Company Headquarters on Tues- day, October 17th, at 5:30 p.m. for instruction.
In reply to Mr. Schofield, "the defendant said he had arrived in the Colony five days ago from Weichow to find work.
the Chinese Company will parade at. Central Police Station on Thursday, October 28th under Sub
Inspection Parade. All ranks of TWO GUNBOATS
Prentis watched the case on be-Inspector R. J. Hunt for a general
half of Kwok-Kwan-min, who is
Inspection of equipment etc., by
LAUNCHED
one of the witnesses for the pro- the Commander. Fall in at 5.30 Patrol Boats Complet
secution.
In addressing the Court, Mr. Mackinlay said that there were two charges against the defendant, namely one of perjury and one of making a wrong affadayit.
p.m.
sharp. Dress--White
Uni-
form. Cap with White Cover, Belted For Chinese Navy
with Brace, Truncheon, Whistle, Arinlet with Badge, "Pocket Po- liceman and note-book to be car- CEREMONY AT KIANGNAN ried. The Equipment Officer will make it a point of being present. Recruits will attend.
INDIAN COMPANY Training Course-Part II. All
recruits of the Indian Company residing in Kowloon will attend 3. Chi Woo Street Kowloon Wednesday, October 18th at 5.30
p.m. for instruction.
on
1928, an application was made to the Supreme Court for grant of letters of administration in respect to the estate of one Leung Kin. The applicant was Leung Yuk-chi who represented himself as the eldest son of the deceased. He was, in fact, the fifth son, but Mr. Mackinlay said
All recruits of the Indian Com- that did not enter into the case.
Continuing Mr. Mackinlay Bald attend Chinese Company Head- pany residing at Hong Kong "will that the petition showed that the quarters, 17, Queen's Road Central deceased had died in the Yu Lan
on Thursday, October 19th at 5.30 district in 1927, and as no death
p.m. for instruction. certificate was produced, an affir-
Revolver Practice. A revolver mation was required. This amr practice for the members of the mation, Mr. Mackinlay sald, was Indian Company, will take place made by the defendant."
on Wednesday, October 18th at "Mr. Mackinlay concluded by 5.30 pm. under Sub Inspector A. saying that - evidence would bet. Hopkins at the Kennedy Road brought to show that the deceas- Range. Only those detailed will at- ed died in Hong Kong, in an ad-
tend. dress in New Market Street,"
EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVE The first witness called was Mr.
Riot Drill. A riot drill will take Ng Chak-wing, chief interpreter place on Friday, October 20th. at the Supreme Court. who pro- Members will fall in at No. 2 Police duced the fle relating to the Station at 5.20 p.m. sharp. Dress grant of letters of administration optional-
He said in Leung Kin's estate.
Sed. D. L. KING
D.S.P. (R)
that the usual practice was that
in cases where no death certin Hong Kong, Monday, Oct. 16, 1933, cate was produced, an affirmation was required.
Fung Leung-si who was next. in the box, said that Leung Kin died in Hong Kong: Asked how she knew this, she said that she nursed him during his last illness.
After further evidence, had been'
FRENCH FIRM'S CONTRACT
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BREEZE AT HOIHOW
Follows Fining of Boat Owners
From Our Own Correspondent)
Filature
Shanghai, Oct. 10:
DOCK
Shanghai, October 11. With the dawn of the 22nd an- niversary of the birth of the Chinese Republic taken as a good. omen, the new sister vessels, the Suning and Weining, 300-tons patrol boats built for the Ministry of Navy, were launched at the Kiangnan Dock yesterday,
Mrs. A. C. Mauchan, wife of Mi, A. C. Mauchan, technical manag er of the Kiangnan Dock, per formed the naming ceremony. She first smashed the traditional bot- tle hung from the bow of the Suning and the vessel slid down the ways amidst the cheers by about fifty guests and a crowd of dockworkers. Immediately alter the launching of the boat. Mrs. Mauchan smashed the second bot- tle of champagne against the Wei- ning's bow, and this vessel slid în- to the Whangpoo, Joining thi Siming almost immediately.
Beflagged from stem to stern, the sister vessels wēze, built next to each other and are expected to 'be commissioned" for service "on January 1 next when the dak- "raising ceremony will be perform- ed. Despite the early hour of the "morning, a good number of Chin- ese naval officers were on the plat- form which was erected immedia- tely in front of the two vessels for the ceremony.
Mr. Mauchan Thanked Rear Admiral Chen Shin-yun, Commander of the Training Squa dron, presided at the ceremony. In a brief speech, he expressed his pleasure at seeing so many people. present at the launching and also thanked Mrs Mauchan for Der- forming the ceremony in so grace-
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It is learned here that a contract has been signed by Marshal Yen Hsi-shan, the Governor of Shansi, with a French firm for the deliveryful a manner. He also extended of the material necessary for the his thanks to the Dock officials. complete equipment of a flature for for their co-operation. A combed wool, to be established at Immediately after the ceremony, Taiyuanfu. The machinery for this breakfast was served in the hall of new plant will be ordered from the Dock ouské. The ceremony France and a specialist will be sent started at 5:30 am and was con out for its installation. The cost included within an hour. estimated at Fr. 2,000,000
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** The Büning and Weining are the The 8.8. Tonkin arrived at Hoi- The new filature will be the first afth and sixth patrol boats of a how on the 14th October. The of its kind to be operated in China, similar type constructed by the cargo boste came alongside and only a low for carded wool having Dock for the Naval Ministry. tied up to her too soon, even existed until now. The equipment There are stin four more to br before the Custom's examination will be supplied by a French firm in completed. Dimensions of the had been completed. The cargo Mulhouse, which, in a way, intro-Buning and Weining are: Length boats in consequence were Aned, duced the combed wool industry to 140 ft breadth 20 16: depth 6 ft. and in sympathy the other cargo Japan, having mapplied the equip speed 11 knots. Each vessel is to boats strack, but the strike wment for the far flacures be equipped with two guns and amicably settled three days after. existing in that countries-Hayas, four machine-gunk.
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