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The January Race Meeting will be held on Sunday, 10th January, 1937 at Ärcia Preta, 'Macao, commencing at 2.00 p.m. The first saddling Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
By order,
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Secretary. 1937
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HONG KONG ĐALLY PRESS. SATURDAY, INUARY 9, 1937.
H.K. NAVAL
VOLUNTEER
FORCE
(Continued from Fage 1)
The strength of the Force to- day is 170-an increase of 58 dur- Ing the year.'
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We regret the deaths during the past year or Sub-Lieut. LJ. F. Grinths and ex-Cadet B. D. G. Barlow.
STANDING ORDERS
The Force 1 operated entirely by Volunteer Officers whose staff consists of one Chinese Clerk and
Messenger. A 'de-centralisation scheme was inaugurated last Juna. Six senior officers have their dut les outlined throughout seventy pages of Standing Orders and summarised in three pages of a Appendix. These Standing Orders
are all embracive from awful
penalties which, may be incurred by non-fulfilment of duties to the
cost of sampan hire
when our
antiquated motor boat or our tele-
FIVE-YEAR-OLD EXCLUSIVE FEATURE
CRIME
Five-Pound Note As Clue
London, Jan. 8.
▲ £5-passed across the counter
of a Glasgow store during. Christ- maḤ week has led to the solution of a crime which baffled police for more than five years.
On August 12, 1931, "Mr. 'Robert Donald, in sole charge of the Clyde-bank, was found shot dead. his body brutally "nattered. He Loridon, Jan. 8-The President had been slain at point-blank
of the Board of Trade, Mr. Walter
Runcimant la salling to-day from Glasgow for New York. His visit to the United States is of a private character, but during his stay there he intends to visit Washing ton.. and arrangements will be made for meeting President Roose velt and Mr. Cordell Hull.—British wireless..
phone break down. Prospective Hitherto "we have, depended on members are permitted to read Dockyard and privately owned through Standing Ordera.. None launches for use within harbour has been deterred by them nor has limilta. During four Sundays nny member incurred “their Lord- minesweeping with a heavier type ship's displeasure."
of sweeping gear and pilotage have been practised in HM.8. outside Harbour Barnet
limita While the opportunity is usually
Officers are trained in Seaman- ship. Pilotage, Gunnery, Mine- „swreping, Bignals. Organisation of
a Ship's Company, 0—0—-W. Dut- | avaliable at week ends to train in les at sea and in harbour, First Aid | ships on anti-piracy duty, and End Artificial Respiration. Text several officers have avitied them- bocks on five subjects have been selves of it. the training offered prepired by our own omcers and is not altogether in line with the are circulated as Force publica- basic purpose of the Force. tions. During the past year Senior Officers have undertaken the train- ing of Cadets.
This training of Junior officers by senior is beneficial to both and allows our Officer Instructor to Office:carry on with the more advanced Central training of those who have quali- Bed for the rank of Sub-Lienten- ant.
Office);
With his duties in time of emer- gency clearly outlined a civilian can "more profitably spend his limited
leisure in gaining ex perience in a type of craft closely approaching that which he would handle in time of emergency.
FORCE INSPECTED "During the year the Force was inspected on threb occasions-by
Thirty officers of the Executive E.E The Governor, by HE. The Branch sat for the Annual Ex-Naval Commander-in-Chief and by the Commodore-in-Charge, Hong Kong.
London Office: 53. Fleet Street amination in Dec. The average
E.C. 4.
The Daily Press.
HONG KONG, JANUARY 9, 1937.
mark, was 65 per cent and thirteen officers secured over 80 per cent which was the figure set to qualify for promotion. The newly Dub- Ushed promotions of junior offi cers to higher rank is based on this figure. Two sub-lieutenants who qualified were not promoted because they were considered too young,
Far Eastern Alchemy Mission
In March. we took part in the Combined Operations.
range. A total of £1,525
disappeared.
bad
Police suspected that the mur derer was an emigrant returned from the United States, 23 the crime smacked of Chicago. They were compelled to abandon the
search, however.
Recently, the Bank of England noticed some stolen notes coming into circulation and the closest watch was instituted on the Clyde- bank. Police took up the task again,
Misa
They swooped suddenly, Ethel Burke, 49, a music teacher, was arrested and charged with "receiving." She lived alone, and had done since the death of her brother William in a Glasgow in- firmary in April, 1934. She was remanded in custody a few days. ago.
Police to-night announced they were deanitely satisfied as to the identity of the murderer; that the crime was committed by one man, with an American revolver, which is now in their possession. They will seek to prove, when Miss Burke comes to trial that her brother was the slayer and that she had received the stolen notes. Beuter.
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JAPAN'S FINANCE
PRECAUTIONS
Government Control Of Transactions
Tokyo, Jan. 8. Arising from the recent 'wenk-
In June we were represented by a detachment of Ratings at the King's Birthday Review in Happyness Valley, On Armistice Day a de tachment of Officers attended the ceremony at the Cenotaph and detachment of Ratings at the
¦ Chinese Cenotaph. ¡
A miniature range will shortly be
of the yen, the Finance Ministry at midnight published an ordinance, effective it once, en- foreing general Import control by the ocial licensing of foreign exchange transactions,
The Ministry is alming at the prevention of forward speculation en the yen, and also speculative imports.
The Examination was held on two evenings in the St. George's The officers of the Force have Hall of the Seamen's Institute. I become affiliated to Hong Kong would like to record thanks to the Rifle Association and we expect to to Beamen for the ex- be represented at next "Bisley" cellent facilities given.
Meeting. At the last meeting Sub-
Considerable tariff increases are PROUD OF RATINGS
Lieut. Ford qualified and shot for expected to be imposed in April or Lord Rutherford, when lectur- Our ratings are recruited from the Governor's Cup while Sub-Lt. May. and the new ordinance, ing recently at Cambridge, boat Boys, sampan owners and Edwards and the late Cadet Barlow which is said to be a temporary remarked that it was now possi-launch hands. The aca sense in- won for Cheltenham the Public one. is scheduled for withdrawal ble, as a result of greater know-herent in them is being develop Schools Veterans' Challenge Trophy. on July 31.
ed by training in western equip- ledge of radio-active processes, ment, and routine. Competitive made in the Fort Battery for Prac- to manufacture exceedingly assembling and launching tice purposes and interwatch minute quantities of gold, but sweeping gear has shown remark shoots. only as the result of transmutingable adaptability, speed and ac- platinum, which is a still more
curacy. The Force is proud of its ratings. Our two Chief Petty costly element.
Officers have been promoted for zeal and efficiency. They have put in 94 and 95 drills during the of all ratings 18 39 against a year while the average attendances statutory requirement of 28.
That seems to illustrate the cautious and unsatisfactory char- acter of the effets European races, for see, how differently Reduced fare by the Kowloon they arrange their gold-making Canton Railway on both days, Japan. Professor Teutome on the 10.16 a.m., 12.12 p.m., Kase, of the Imperial University, 1.25 p.m. and 1.50 p.m. Trains bas now, according to a message from Hong Kong to Shenng from Tokio, succeeded in manu- Shuf returning on any tram facturing & substance which costs from Sheung Shut after 1 p.m. - only s thousandth part of the
First Class ..... ..$2.25
price of guld "but which is just as beautiful and useful as the Second Class 1.50 75
genuine metal.**
Third Class.
for the round trip.
Tickets are effective for the day minute of purchase only.
ITALY'S BUDGET
4992
There is alchemy as it ought to be practised and not as 2 laboratory experiment which costs far more than the result is worth.
STAND AGAINST TYPHOON No record of the Force would be- complete without reference to cornflower's stand against "the typhoon in August. Except for lockers being torn from their hold- along the deck no damage was ing down bolts and hurled bodily
done. A complete record of the We are indebted to the Comhappenings of that night was kept modore and members of the Royal and is published within the Force, Hong Kong Yacht Club and to The fact that the wind veered from other employers for their coN.E. is emphasised. operation in assisting recruiting and allowing our ratings time off to attend drills. We hope that the instruction given increases their usefulness to their employers.
H.M.S.
Among other things the ordin- ance prohibits inter-bank pay- ments exceeding 10,000 yen except under a Lcence.— Reuter.
CHAPEL FACTORY
EXPLOSION
Shanghai, Jan. 8 Eleven people were seriously in- fared last night in an explosion in a rubber factory in Chapel, by the resulting fire which destroyed the main portion of the plant.
Though entirely dependent on The workers, became panic-stri- her moorings no serious apprehen- ken when the walls 'crumbled and slon was felt for the safety of the the roofs fell in.- ship, despite the fact that she was Reuter
riding to her head moorings with degrees. For all on board it was taut cables and rolling through 80
a strenuous hight and I should like given me by the Ahipkeepers and to record the excellent support
Chinese creW..
SAFETY OF SHIP
RAS IMRU TO : BE BANISHED
Rome, Jan 4. The Abyssinian chieftain, Ras Imru, will be banished to an Ita
an island, according to press re- ports here which add that Musso in himself decided on this mea sure in view of Ras Imru's obstin-
ate refusal to surrender to the Italian authorities," ANA
Ras Imru, it will be recalled, not
able direction of Lieut. Comdr. A. All instruction is under the
8. Barry, R.N., assisted ́by', Cd. Gunner G. H. Warren and C. Y. 8. Murrell. P.O. Hart is relieving P.O. Kelland who is in hospital. Their duties are part-time only- all being attached to
The bi-annust docking of the ship has just been completed. The Tamar The Force has developed hull was found to be in good con- Nevertheless, it might be just necessary to employ a full-time
to the extent that it is considered dition. The tail shaft was drawn as well not to practise the private officer Instructor and provision and packings renewed to ensure making of "gold" coins for has been made in this year's es-Protection of that vital part of the public currency out of the timates. I should like to record ship's propelling mechanism "beautiful and useful' substance the thanks of the Force to its Instructors, for their energetic in- which
The Force bears the full respon-only declined to surrender to the can be so cheaply pro terest in the Force.
sibility for the upkeep and safety of Į Italians but tried to incite his foi- duced by the Japanese professor ↑
MINESWEEPING
the ship, a trust of which it is lowers to rise against the Italian Minesweeping has been done in proud. Junior omcers, in rotation rule. He will be brought to Italy its usefulness would not stand Dockyard launches during the take 24 hours on duty as 0.0.D. shortly, according to the papers, up to the truly acid tests applied short summer evenings. An extra They join the ship in the evening which, however, fall to state which by bankers and police.
half hour's daylight throughout and leave after "colours" in the island has been selected for the Its safer sphere would be in the year would be of great value morning Rounds of inspection are exile.
to the Force in extending the made at intervals and a surprise the making of toys and trinkets, duration of each exercise and in round during the night, and if there is any real founda- adding a further three months in For the greater part of the year. tion for the reports of this not which limited practical sea train three officers have lived in the ship Mrs. Potts and her sons, and Mr.o-precious metal no doubt that ing would be possible, Minesweep- I do not think it a coincidence that P. O. Potts thank all ends is how Europe will shortly being is mainly a daylight opera- all three scored over 60 per cent.
Rome, Jan. 1
It is oficially announced that the 1935-36 Budget has closed with
a deficit of 1,550,000,000 lire, com- beautiful it may be, but perhaps
pared to an estimated deficit of 1,357,000,000:re, but this figure does not include the cost of the “Ethiopian waren
Reuters Bulletin Bervsce...
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
who attended the funeral of the late Mr. G. H. Potts and Come acquainted with it
sent foral tributed and kind There used to be stories of expressions of sympathy on the clothes from Japan at ten-pence occasion of their sad bereave the complete suit ment, as well as those who for- "warded donationays to local | zu
charities in his memory,"
Soon there will be "Ascot Geld Vases at sixpence the crate.
tion
Transocean News Service, or a tak
coupled with the names of HE. the Governor and HLE the Naval Com
mander-in-Chief/
HE'S ANNOUNCEMENT
In replying to the toast the Governor announced the promotion
in the recent examination and. I We are seriously handicapped by commend the environment of the the lack of a small més-going craft ship to ambitious Juniors. of our own, a craft for which we By the co-operation of öficers. solely would be responsible, & craft instructors and ratings a successful to the rank of Commander of Lt.
Comdr. Petrie, The announcement manned throughout by ourselves training season is completed.. to be used day or night at all sea I ask the officers of the Force was loudly applauded by the Bons for deep sca exercises to honour the toast "Our Guests" assembled gathering
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DIVERTING ASPECTS
“KINGDOM OF LU
"
PHILIP NESBITT
FAVORITE FORM OF PUNISHMENT FOR SMALL SING; O SHANTUNG
The colourful Province of Shantung was at one time, in those Temote and shadowy days over two score centuries ago, named the "Kingdom of Lu Those were the days when good China- men were intelligently investigating the astronomer's common with simple, effective and highly decorative devices and fristrumenta. (German soldiers once carried off a number not long ago.) Chias was at her glorious peak." No race of heathena, but barbaric is much the same civilized fashion of America to-day. Perhaps, and very likely, China's culture at that time outpaced ours of now, in the development of the social system and the arts. The Chinese have always, had a special talent for the creation of ob- jects of enduring classicism of design. In many of the best mu- seums of present day nations, you may see those verdigris tinged bronzea. cast so many years in the dim past, in China.
But the Kingdom of Lu-a phrase which calls up half form- ed ideas of a nature to fit with Aladdin and his lamp, and of multicoloured processions marching across old screens, was the since celebrated birthplace of that most outstanding of Chinese philosophers Confucius. After the birth of Confucius, the King- dom of Lu became a meeting ground of those thinkers and in- tellectual lights who distinguished China for all time, as a nation, of distinctly high order. They must have gathered, in impersonal, *friendly fashion, beneath the branches of beneficient trees and spoken their inquiring thoughts with eloquence. Here, the five most sacred mountains of China rise to cast their shadows,upon the paths where Confucius, once strolled in tranquil meditation.
For these past two score centuries, Shantung Province-the- one time Kingdom of Lu, has been the Mecca of devout pilgrims. Travel worn and dusty, they turn up from all the odd corners of the great land of China—to render homage to the pair of philo- sophers who are enshrined at Kufu-Confucius and MencinB.--- (Mencius was Confucius' poetic contemporary).
The folk now living in Shantung may be justly called "con- servative" They fall most emphatically when it comes to in- **viting foreigners into, their cities and shrines... They lack that civic something which is able to broadcast the doubtful charins of many a tourist ridden city to the world. It is, however, a wise traveller to China who remembers to mark Shantung with a red pencil in his itinerary of Chinese provinces, along with its capital, Tsinan. This city is as different from Peiping, up in the north, as Boston is from New Orleans. An unostentations city, where that far famed and resistant Shantung silk, 30 familiar to Americans, finds it source. In Peiping, the craftsmen manufacture bronzes and fewelry by the veritable ton, while in Tsiaan, such modest things as 'snuff bottles and rugs are made.
Within a distance of six miles from Tsinan, is the great,,
Uncertain omnipresent and uncertain water, the Yellow river. because it has long been known to have strange moods; it may drop without warning or may rise and alter its course, flooding the surrounding countryside, causing the beleaguered populace great hardship. Thus it is named "China's Great Sorrow."
In Tsinan the streets unlike most other Chinese cities Bre broad and paved with huge granite blocks, deep rutted with the passing of many centuries of wayfaring carts and vehicles Shop owners, like those wary Frenchmen in Paris, place boards over the front when nightfall occurs. I suspect that even in peaceful Tainan there are those not averse to making off with the cash register or a couple of bolts of good silk!
Aside and apart from the fact that Shantung was where. Confucius first saw the light, and is a pilgrims' goal, is the in- teresting fact that they have for the punishment or ev-doers, &
cangue, or stock, not unlike that used by our stern forbears, the New England Puritans. It consists of two heavy planks with holes cut. at. intervals along the edge. When placed together, three centre holes remain for the necks of the prospective doers of evil; the commitors of the small and irritating sins found in
every human groupe smal and
When the cangue or stock is fitted about the necks of the evil- ones, they are permitted to roam about freely, displaying pla cards indicating the exact nature of their misdemeanor At night, they may sit They couldn't lie down, even if they wish- ed it. (See illustration):
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Another form of punishment found in Bhantung, la the met- hod or suspending the guilty in high, iron cages, – Here he starved, and leered at by the populace. Ultimately, when exac the correct degree of starvation has been registered, the bottom of the cage is dropped while the prisoner, who cangles by the neck, máy dip his toes in a basin of quicklime, so placed. The Chinese, who know suffering, know how to cause it ARANBUR * China knows the value of the "horrible example” more than
any other nation-even Germany and Russia