HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1936.
STATUS OF WOMEN PORTUGUESE
Interesting Lecture
Maulana Siddiqui
By
Islamic Religion
*Status of Women" was the subject of a most interesting leotare delivered by His Exalted Eminence, Maulana Mahommed Abdul Aleem Siddiqui at the Peninsula Hotel Roof Garden yester- day evening. Mr. Abbas Khan, President of the Moslem Society "In Hong Kong, presided.
Introducing the speaker to the audience, Mr. Khan said that His Eminence was a well-known philosopher and theologlan. and that he had travelled round the world for the past 20 years.
His Eminence said that he bad walted a few minutes for the room to All, but apparently the public was not well-informed on the sub- fect of his lecture. Later, perhaps. he hoped that he would have a fuller audience.
SACRED CALL
He felt that his was a sacred call to serve humanity. and he had dedicated his whole life to it.
There was great dispute regard- ing the status of women in this world, Women. however, held an equal position with men in many countries to-day, he said.
A hundred years ago, some time In the sixth century, a conference was held in Europe to debate the question of whether women de- served the title of human beings.. and if they had souls.
Everywhere in the world at that' time women were condemned... that feeling was not confined only to Europe. At that conference the majority agreed that the women should be human beings.
In the east of Europe the con- dition was just the same. Wornen were treated as property.
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Persta the land of gold and, plenty in the olden days, treated "women worse than slaves. The latter could be bought and sold, but the women could not.
A great Persian emperor even went so far as to marry his own daughter because she took to his fancy, and when he got tired of her, be had her executed to marry another woman.
GAMBLING
that of the mother. The habit of burying the daughter alive, or KD- ing her outright was the custom there then because some parents
ld not want a son-in-law.
When Mohamed's daughter was born, he declared to the world that he would not klii her. "She la the light of my own life," said the great prophet. He wanted a dif- ferent status for women, and on one occasion, he asked one of his disciples,."How many daughters have you?"
The disciple, replied. "Four." "You have four daughters. Give them a good education, and a good marriage," said Mohamed, "and ex- peet more love from a daughter
than from a son."
"Marriage is a civil control be- tween two parties. Nothing in mar- riage is imperative, as women have the same rights as men in the matter of divorce," said the
speaker. Even the Koran says. "Women have the same rights as men have, and there is no su periority accorded to men."
DISTRIBUTION OF LABOUR "The distribution of labour was just in the ordinary course of ving, and the woman's place was in the home, while man had to labour out-of-doors.
• As women were making the same progress to-day as men, he felt that he should say that the Islam religion was the first to announce that progress, and it was the first religion to mention the control of law, that a girl should receive the
same
those principles and teachings.
property of her father's estate as the son, although the Yet another vice went synoni-mother held the superiority on mously with women in the Persia of old women were used for the purpose of gambling.
India, Proud of her philosophy and learning, and
astronomical
achievements could not cope with the social customs according to her people and of the day. Women were thoroughly condemned, and they were worse than the un- touchables,"
Even in the India of to-day, there was still that caste, and one
Moslem amazons went forth to tattle with soldiers side by side these days, and girls were studying In schools, gathering at socials. congregations in churches in tact. were in the same society as men. The most important factor was, of course, the mixture of sex. which had been achieved to-day...
FALSE RUMOURS
He wanted to dispel the false
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of its members walking along the rumours concerning the plurality street would be subjected to the of wives in the Islamic religion. highest order of snubbery imagin-, man was only allowed more than one" wife on certain strict con-
able.
Women had to remain in their ditions. father's house from the time of girlhood, and motherhood held no distinction then.
BUDDHISM
If a man could not divorce his wife, or leave her so that she could not re-marry, or because he was dissatisfied, he could re-marry, ac- cording to the Islamic law,
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In glorious and glamorous
Of the 400,000,000 Moslems in the Cathay, Buddhism gave no positive that there could not be very many world to-day. the speaker felt sure position on the subject of the who had three or four wives. status of women, although Buddha was one of the greatest men of his Islam were still there as he had The fundamental principles of time. Priests considered the fem- pale of the species as a hindrance said. They were all human, and he
to progress and only the fact of
was sorry if he had hurt anyone's connubial bliss was sufficient.
feelings. However, he was proud The speaker referred in glowing
of being an Islam. he concluded. terms to Japan, where he paid a
(Applause,) visit last year. Japan had adopted Eminence for his lecture.
Mr. Abbas Khan thanked His western culture, but in the Japan of old.. those who stuck to tradition
Dr. Paster added that the lecture and ancestral worship, still retain-
was most illuminating. ed old-fashioned ideas of woman- 13000.
BOOK-KEEPER PASSES AWAY. “
Death Of Mr. A. G
dos Remedios.
The death occurred on Wednes day at his residence, No. 310, Nathan Road, Kowloon, of Mr." Alberto G., dos Remedas, book- keeper employed hy Messrs. Kar- sten Larssen & Co. (HK), Ltd.
The late Mr. Remedios had been
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for the last two months. Educated at St. Joseph's College, the deceased Occupied various posts before joining the firm of Karsten Larssen, where he worked for the past 12 years.
The late Mr. Remedios was a bachelor, 39 years of age. survived by his mother and his He a sister, Mrs. L Botelho.
The funeral took place yesterday evening at the Roman Cemetery, the burial rites conducted by the Rev. Brooks."
ASSAULT ON
JAPANESE
WOMAN
Chinese Committed To Sessions
STAIRWAY ATTACK DESCRIBED
The assault with intent to rob an Mrs. Makumoto at No. 91, Hennessy Road, on September 8 at 1.15 p.m. resulted in Buen Teak shum appearing before. Mr. W. Schofeld at the Central Court yesterday. Defendant Was com. mitted to the Criminal Sessions.
Inspector A. E. Carey prosecuted and outlining the case the house was that of a licensed said that
been bed-ridden for the past six wine dealer. The husband having months, Mrs. Makumoto had been conducting the business. It was Catholic the practice to close the shop being about 10 pim.. clear the till, and Father take the money" upstairs to the second cor where they were liv- uncle, Mr. D. A. Ing. For safety's sake, one of the and LWO nephews, shop assistants used to. accom-- Messrs. H and R. A. Botelho were pany Mr. Makumioro to the stairs the chief mourners.
and wait there until she had were: Messrs.reached the second floor. Karsten Larssen, B. Naess, M. F On August 16 a substitute "boy" Franco, &. J. C. Rocha. Baptista. A. J. V. Ribeiro. M. was engaged but was dismissed on Marcal, & E. Remedios,
S. A August 31. His name was Yuen Rocha, B. Silva, F. X. V. Ribeiro,
Shun. On September 6 the shop
J. H. Pomeroy, F. A. Joanilho, C. A. J. V. Ribeiro, A. S. Gomes, E. Silva A. V. Ribeiro. A Silva and S.
Deceased Remedios.
Others present
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Foral tributes were sent by the following: Mr. Berger Angela M. Lopes and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. dos Remedios, Mr. J. E. Alles, the Kung Shing Con- struction Co. and Messrs. Karsten Larssen & Co. (H.K.) Ltd
Way
closed as usual and Mrs. Makumoto was about to mount the stairs when a Chinese mar brushed past her and, mounted the stairs. After waiting a while she went up also.
On September & the day's tax- kerchief, Naessings were wrapped up in a hand- Suto Asaka, an assistant, the com- and, accompanied by plainant went up the stairs. While turning into the second flight, she was struck on the chest and knocked down. Her head was resting on the top stair of the first flight. She hung on to her money and the attacker gave her another push which precipitated her' down the stairs,
DEATH OF LOCAL
RESIDENT
Mr. J. Puncheon Dies At Home
FORMERLY WORKED AT KOWLOON DOCKS
News 201 been received 122 the Colony from Home. of the death on
September 23 of Mr. James Puncheon, formerly an em- ployee of the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. The late Mr. Puncheon had been living in retirement since he departed from Hong Kong three years ago.
The deceased will be remem- bered by many as a boilermaker in the Kowloon Docks. He Brst
came to Hong Kong many years ago to join the Kowloon Docks but later transferred to the New En- gineering Company at Shanghai, from which he retired and went Home about 1914. His wife died in England. and Mr. Puncheon re- turned to
the Colony fourteen years ago, to rejoin the. Kowloon Docks where he remained till three years 210.
The late Mr. Puncheon was one or the oldest and keenest mem- creation Club, being also an active bers of the Kowloon Dock Re-
member of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club.
He leaves s son Mr. George Puncheon, who is connected with ." Messrs. Jardine Matheson's at Shanghai and a daughter, who is the wife of Mr. R. Miller of Messrs. Butterfield and Bwire., to whom the deepest sympathy is extended.
The next lecture, to: be given by His Eminence. Maulana, wil be at The turning point in this status
the Mosque of the Muslim Ceme- of womanhood, continued
"Histery. Wong Nel Chung, to-day at Eminence, had not yet been reach- 5.30 p.m.
ed.
Arabia held aloof from the rest
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of civilization longer than any ather country.
The country was rife with bar- barism. After the death of the father, the son was permitted the abomination of having relation- ship with the mother.
How wrongful that was could be quoted from the Koran, which the great prophet, Mohamed wrote, "Create in the hearts of people the love of God. Love God for God's love, and love all the world."
ON SAME LEVEL
There was absolutely no line of embarkation when one considered the passage of a good and quiet life; as both men and women were on the same level.
Reverting to. Arabla, the speaker said that the position of the daughter was much worse than
is that the available ground should be utilised as a car parking space. A section of the building, which is now used as a public. Ebrary will not be demolished. It was newly bulit by the Hong Kong and
The assistant and a Chinese from- the street rushed up and caught the defendant as he was leaving
the house.
Defendant gave his address, and on going there Tuen Shun, the ex-foki, was found sitting on a bed.
The evidence of
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The Christmas excursion will fea- ture their s.5. "President Coolidge" leaving Hong Kong on December 17. and arriving Manlin December 19, to sail from Mantis December
Kong on the morning of December 23. and arriving back in Hong
cursionists five days and 25. This excursion will give ex- nights in Manila, ample time to do considerable sightseeing during the holday season in Manila.
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These popular excursions, which were well supported by Hong Kong public last year, will be quoted at the same fares for similar ex- cursions last year. The first class roundtrip fare is HK3180, and special class on the "President Coolidge" HK$120, while tourist class accommodation on the "Fre- sident Jackson," H.K.$108.
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using the steamer as their hotel, having their meals on board and sleeping in their cabins If desired. The first day on board steamer after arrival In Manila will be free, all additional days will be charged at HK.$10 each per per-
son,
These excursions to Manlia have
become extremely popular to Hong Kong residents inasmuch as they give excursionists the opportunity of visiting the gay city of Manila and the Philippine Islands with- out the necessity of going through a lot of bother Insofar as securing Passports and Visas 28 well as making hotel accommodations and
so forth.
It is expected that a great num- ber of local residents ill take' advantage of these two" excursions by the two popular ships, the "Pre- sident Coolidge" and the "Pres!-
Dr. K. H. Uttley was taken. He described the injuries. which in his opinion were not serious.
Mrs. Makumoto, Suto Asaka and Leung Kul, who assisted arreat, gave corroborative evidence In the
for the prosecution..
Inspector Carey and the Inter-dent Jackson.” preter gave. formal evidence after which the defendant was com→ mitced to stand his trial at the next Criminal Sessions.
OPIUM FOUND
ON SHIP
Guilty Knowledge Not Proved
ACCUSED DISCHARGED
Yeung Chan Fo was discharged by Mr. 8. F. Balfour at the Central Police Court yesterday on a charge of doing an act preparatory to exporting opium on board the ss. Hozan Maru' on July 29.
Mr. M. J. Abbott, Assistant Crown Solicitor, appeared for the Crown, while the defendant was represented by Mr. Hin Shing Lo
It will be recalled that when R.O. Ward and a party conducted a search on board the s. "Hozan Maru," ... five wooden cases were found in one of the holds. In these cases were tins, each in containing oplura to a total quan- tity of 5,800 taels. The consignor of the cases' was the Nam Lung
LAND MARK TO Shanghal Banking Corporation Arm of which arm, the defendant
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City Hall Being Demolished
LIBRARY TO REMAIN
Within * month the Old-City Hall will be no more.
It is now in the hands of the demolishers and it has not yet been decided what will be done on the site. One idea, said to have been submitted to officia: sources,
case,
TROOPING SEASON
Bookings On The "Lancashire"
The following is the allotment of berths in H, T. "Lancashire," due to sail from Hong Kong on, October 20:-
8th Heavy Brigade, R.A., 11 de-
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5th AA. Brigade R.A., 7 details. 2/R.W. Fusers; Capt. D. L Owen, wife and child. Lieut. H. de B. Prichard, C. 8. M. Morris, wife. children, 50 details.
2/E Lancashire: Capt. Beer, Lt. J. P. Williams, 70, detalls,
1/RU. Rifles: Lieut. R. J. H. Car- son, wife and infant.. Lieut. J. Drummond, Lieut. Ward, Lieut. Scott-White, L/Cpl. Dardis, 25 detali
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Invalids Spr. Coppard, R.E✨-
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS
The following unclaimed tele-
when they temporarily removed, was the manager. while the present bank bulding stated that the
Defendant cases were was being erected.
the property of Mel Kee. The original City Hall buliding.
In connection with the however, was much larger than another man, Yuen Chan Lol was the present one, for it included the also charged and pleading guilty, Theatre Royal at the western end, Jumped his ball of $5.000. At the grams are lying at E.E. Telegraph which until 1931 was the scene of previous hearings the defendant Co., Ltd. office: Trevoy Kean, care most of the Colony's amateur and denied knowing that the cases Inchoor, from Calcutta professional
Bub.: theatrical perforcontained oplum. He asserted that Clarke Conductor, Kowloon, from inances recitals -and concerts, they were the property of one, Mel Singapore, PO
the Kee, 2
Condemned In that year, Theatre Roys: was demolished in 1933 to make way for the new Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank
The present demolition w'll re- move one of the oldest buildings in Hong Kong, for it dates back
after which Mr. Lo addressed His Warship at length,
Yesterday Chan Lim, the sales man and clerk of the defendants arm entered the box and gave evidence of the running of the omce after which Wong Kan Ying of the Chinese Chamber of Com to the late sixties, the architect'emerce gave evidence, of the customs letter of completion being signed of travelling traders." by W. Sülway, of Queen's Road Central on November 10, 1809
Mr. Watts, the Interpreter of the fendant was accordingly discharg I, and E. Office was then recalled ed.
defence had discharged the enus His Worship found that the of guilt in that, they had shown that they did not know that the cases contained oplum, The de
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