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HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 23, 1837.
WELL DONE, CHINA!
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1937.
WAR RELIEF FUND
Art Exhibition By
Three Chinese Girls
PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY
NOTES ON 1938 ESTIMATES
HONG KONG
Bulidinga
MORE SERIOUS CRIMES IN 1936
Annual Police Report
JAPAN
Financial Steps Outlined
REVIEW
The text of Finance Minister Kaya's address, in the House of Representatives. reported by Domet, follows:
"I wish to speak on the outlines of the budget for extraordinary military and naval expenditures, as well as of the supplementary budget for the 12th year of Showa (1937), which have been submitted to the Diet and on the financial and economie polley of the Govern-" ment with regard to the China incident...
Local urt fans will certainly fect privileged to attend an Art Ex- hibition by three well-known Chin-
There were many more serious ese girl artists, Misses Hsiung Pi- Central Government, Store, #205,- crimes in Hong Kong during 1938 shuang. Estung Yau-shuang and 000-This sum is to permit the than in the year previous, the In- Hslung Fel-shuang, which is to further development on the Cen-spector General of Police discloses be held in the Hop Yat Churen,
tral Government Store which is in his review of last year's police Bonham Road, from Sept. 27 to being erected on the reclaimed Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. dally. The ares to the east side of the Royal three artists will be personally pre-Hong Kong Yacht Club premises. sent and paint on the spot when Central Magistracy-Alterations, requested. All the proceeds will be $19.000.-To permit the replanning given to the war sufferers in China. of the top floor of this building in The sisters were educated in the order to provide a third court Chinese Faculty in the Hong Kong with Third Magistrate's Once and
"Of the above mentioned items, the extraordinary military and University. Having a great in-
roomis for witnesses, and Fines
and unemployment was high, both naval expenditures are required for the conduct of hostilitles. Not terest in art, they devote much Officer. There will also be a
in Kwangtung and in Hong Kong.only because they involve large sums, but also because it is deemed Court time to it and have acquired the Juvenile
..with Waiting Both
factors fostered In Hong necessary to treat them specially as required by their very nature. methods of the ancient Chinese Rooms and Office for the Proba-Kong a large number of bersons apart from the general budgetary items, and to deal with the entire masters. They have already gained tion Oficer, Increased office ac- desperate for 2 means of Hvell-period in which they are expended from now until the termination popular recognition among both commodation will be provided on
hood. Sheer poverty drove many of the incident as a single fiscal year, it has been decided to submit Chinese Kind foreign art citcles. the first floor.
to theft. The number of saloons a bill relative to the establishment of a Special Account for the Last year, they were invited by Wongnelcheong Market, 218.000.
for playing mahjongg and the Extraordinary Military and Naval Expenditures. some prominent Chinese officials -To construct single storey number of opium divans increased! to give exhibitions in the Chinese market of the open type with capital as well as in Shanghal and Caretaker's quarters adjoining." met with successes never before.
"As to the expenditure connected with the present situation, your approval was previously given to the necessary outlay at the 31st Session of the Dict. However, in view of the subsequent develop- activities, published yesterday, ments, the appropriations required to cover the expenditures on the But those crimes classed as "out-necessary measures now are as follows: rages," such as piracies, bad de-
""Extraordinary military and naval expenditures-approximately creased, from 102 in 1935 to 89 in
¥2,022,000,000.. 1936, the lowest since 1931.
The Inspector General of Police | In the General Accounts for various Ministries-approximately writes, in part:
attained by other contemporaries. Under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Education, the sisters will shortly make a tour of Europe and America to further their studies. Passports have been ob- tained through the assistance of Mr. Wu Te-chen, Major of. Canton, but owing to the present national. crials, they decided to postpone their
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ment to Ventilation.
Trade and industry were dull
These acted 接警
a temptation to
Y42,000,000.
many to commit petty crime, in Present Situation order to obtain money to gamble
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Wongnelcheong Development. $20.000. Owing, to the sale of land
or to smoke oplum.
"As regards the general accounts for other ministries, such ap- in this district and to the request
The intensive measures adopted propriations are submitted for necessary expenditures in considera- be put up ZO: that fresh areas
in Canton, after the political tion of the present situation as expenditures required for foreign auction. the development of access
turnover in September. for the affairs, an increase of the fund for the relief of soldiers and their roads is required. This is to com-
suppression of gambling and families, encouragement of all activities for the assistance of soldiers, mence that work.
smoking. deprived hun- general mobilization of the national spirit, enforcement of the law Outpatients Department, Gov- oplum erninent Civil Hospital-Improve-dreds of employees of gambling on air defence, emergency measures for rural and fishing villages $3 000-saloons and oplum divans of em- and compensation for the loss in Importation of ammonium sulphate. Owing to the increased use now ployment, and also caused the dis-
"As for the sources of revenue for the above mentioned expendi→.. sailing, hence the possibility of the being made of the Outpatients' Dersal of a large number of badtures, it is our plan to employ funds raised by loans for all extra- forthcoming Exhibition which is Department, extra ventilation is characters who used to frequent ordinary military and naval expenditures and, for the items in the
these institutions, *
general accounts, the unused portion of this year's authorized appro- warmly supported by many well- required.
These conditions were reflected printions as well as the Increased amount of ordinary annual revenue known Chinese ladies including
in Hong Kong by a very large, If resulting from the expenditures, Mrs. Wu Te-chen. Mrs. Sun Fo.
not an alarming increase in all Mrs. T. V. Tsoong. Lady Ho Tung
forms of larceny. The figures are and Miss Wu Mook Lan.
50 per cent. higher than those for 1935. The figures are disquieting. but it is satisfactory to record that the members of the Force have New Mental Hospital, 850.000,- worked diligently to meet the in- The reprovisioning of the existing crease. Their work has increased Mental Home is over due. It is 50 per cent. under these heads,
even proposed to erect, a new Home on and they have secured a levelled site situated to the east higher percentage of arrests and of the Kowloon Hospital. No de-convictions in 1936 than in 1935. cision regarding the size or descrip- Members of all contingents have tion of the building has been contributed to this result. made as it is considered that the new Director of Medical Services who is due in Hong Kong in De- cember, should be consulted.
There is no doubt that the ex- hibition will meet "with complete
success.
IN MEMORIAM
The Hong Kong Benevolent Society acknowledges with grateful thanks the following donations given in memory of the late Mr. T. A. Mitchell:--
Messrs. Gilman & Co., Ltd., $10; Mr. G. Miskin $5; Mr. G. Blaker $5.
Nanking incognito. He has been associated with the Generalissinio throughout this crisis, and he assured us that never has he seen such indefatigable enthusiasmI displayed by any man as by Chiang Kai-shek. He is a zealot
Anti-Malarial Works Anti-Malarial Works. $50,000 To permit the further training of stream courses and draining of swamps to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.
KOWLOON
Buildings
"Aside from these, supplementary appropriations have been provided in each special account in the overseas possesions for necessary expenditures in respect to the present situation.
"Furthermore, it has been decided to present a bill for the pur- pose of affording the officers and men on the front"in the China in- cident exemption or reduction of taxes and postponement of their collection.
"The expenditure pertaining to the incident amounts to a large sum but is deemed essential for the purpose of chastising the out- rageous Chinese forces and to cause a prompt reconsideration on the And in order to fully accomplish Part of the Chinese Government. these purposes, I believe it necessary to readjust our financial and economic structures so as to meet this emergency; that is to say. The total number of cases of various measures must be taken primarily with a view to supply- serious crime was 9.038 as against ing as plentifully as possible necessary materials, capital, and labour 6,373 in 1935. The value of the to essential industries, such as those connected with national de- fence. While a ilberal flow of capital must be positively promoted property stolen ($303,497) was con- total estimated cost shown in this siderably less than in 1935 3576-discouragement for the time being of inaugurating or expanding the limited supply of capital, materials and labour necessitates the vote is therefore only very ap- proximate. but a sum of $50,000 has been included in the estimates.
The
this year so that work can be put in hand as soon as possible.
New Ward Block "D" Kowloon Hospital, 70.000.-This is to com- mence the construction of a new third class fifty-six bed ward
Roads. $30,000.-The vote will meet expenditure incurred on road
if her present determination en-radiating confidence and courage.
Our friend from the capital fur-surfacing. ther commented that the Genera- tissimo and his staff are living in manner so simple that the tandard approximate to fruga- lity.
Alrendy China has suffered tremendously. Not only have several thousands of her sons gone to preinature graves but world-famed centres of culture; hospitals, schools and great" in- dustrial establishments have been
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kerbing, channelling and the construction of footpaths in new areas under development. Kewloon Hospital-Air condition Ing of Operating Theatre, $6.500- When this operating theatre was designed the use of air condition- ing was not a common practice. It is now considered that to obtain ideal conditions the temperature
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What an example for China's millions to emulate, and what encompassed in the fiendish can- colossal power China can wield and humidity of an operating pign being waged by Japan
theatre should be controlled. it such emulation should come against Chim in particular bat
Popular Front in general.an acomplished fact!
It is perfectly clear now that is reasonable to say that already China's sufferings, fear it is Japan's intention to do what on Saturday, 25th September, lessly faced and magnificently Konoye, in one of his charac-
The Seventh Extra Race Meeting will be held weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY
1937, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at
1.30 p.m.
By Order,
endured. lave strengthened teristically bellicose moods, thres
tened
would be done amless
ARMY CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS
Annual Swimming Sports
203).
enterprises for which there is no pressing necessity. We must also PUNISHMENT INSUFFICIENT
limit the export of materials, and simultaneously restrict the import The Courts and Prison have of materials that are relatively unessential, thereby aubumenting the failed to stem the increase In capacity to import essential materials and taking measures to meet minor serious crime. The number the deficiency in the commodity supply at home. In conformity with of persons convicted for breaches these aims. therefore, it is necessary to make suitable adjustments, of the Deportation Ordinance sug- gests that punshments for these offences are not sufficient déter- rent.
In accordance with Government instructions ten Probationary Chi- nese Sub-Inspectors were recruited
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FUNERAL OF GUNNER
NEW TERRITORY
There was a marked decrease in outrages during the year-the number of coses -being 16 as in September. Effort was made to responsible for the death of 8 per- against 34 in 1935. Five cases were secure a younger and better type sons. There were one case of sus- Full Military Honours of candidate than those recruited pected murder, 1 cases of armed in 1933. The Probationers entered robbery and one of manslaughter the Police Training School to un-
(traffic). dergo a course of training in all It was catablished that at least branches of Police work. It is
four cases of armed robbery were hoped that these officers may later be able to undertake some of Perpetrated by gangs from Chinese the supervisory work at present Territory.
The presence of a tiger was re- carried out by European officers.
ported in the early months of the One recruit deserted three days year. With the exception of a few after engagement.
Instruction of the Police-Force reported instances of cattle and In anti-gas measures was com- pigs being mauled, it did, no menced in February 1936. Full serious damage, and disappeared details are given in the report of afer some weeks. The finals of the annual swim-the Principal of the Police Train- ming sports of the Army Children's Ing School. schools in Hong Kong Area will
POLICE STRENGTH
rather than weakened her spirit and that will which says, "Keep China relented," namely, beat on f** There are two factors her to her knees until she had no for fighting
On various occasions during the The total police force strength which have given China a stabi- more spirit left
was 2,337 comprised of 265 Euro- lity in world affairs such as she Choice sentiments for twentieth take place at the Dockyard Swim-year the Hong Kong Police re- never enjoyed previously. name-century civilization It is estiming Pool, by kind permission of ceived valued assistance and co-peans, 803 Indians, 1,014 Chinese. ly a great cause and a
mated that soon Japan will have Commodore E.B.C. Dicken, O.BE, operation from officers great
of Public Safety for are exclusive of Inspectors, etc.,
The conduct of the Police was leader. In a spirit of selflessness 400,000 men in the field. China D.S.O.. on Friday, September 24, at Bureau 5602 which betokens the highest form can put 2,000,000 soldiers into
tion only.
clal and omicers administering European Contingent, good; Indian territory adjacent to the British Contingent, an improvement; Chi- border. I take this opportunity nese Contingent (Cantonese), leks
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 20th Sept., 1937.
COLONY WATER
SCHEME Schemes calculated to relieve this Colony of water famine fear for years to come are under con- templation by the authorities and will shortly be put into execution. It is proposed to spend $3,000,000 on the following projects, among others:
Creation of three thousand acres on the southern slopes of Taimo- shan into a catchment area for Jubilee Reservoir;
LI
of
the
3. p.m., admission being by invita. Kwangtung and from Chinese off-
The Sports are held under" the patronage of His Excellency Major. General A. W. Bartholomew, C.B.. OMG., C.B.E., DB.O.. and Mrs. Bartholomew will distribute the prizes at the conclusion of the sporta.
to acknowledge my grateful preciation of these services.
SUMMARY OF CRIME
255 Water Police. These Ogures
ap-satisfactory than in 1935 (there were 1201 reports as against 968 in 1935); Chinese Contingent (Wel Hai Wel, good; Water Police, very fair.
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The
Accorded
funeral of
Gunner
W
Beswick, whose death occurred on Tuesday, as the result, it is alleged, cf a blow from a fellow soldier at Lyeemun Barracks, was held yes- terday at the Protestant Cemetery with full military honours.
SOLDIER ARRESTED ·
In connection with the death of Gunner W. Beswick at · Lyesun Barracks. It was learned, from the Police yesterday that Gunner Mac-- kintosh, of the 7th Anti-Aircraft He Battery, has been arrested.
Mr. will be brought before
W. Schofield at the Central Magis- tracy to-day on a charge of manslaughter.
Gunner Beswick died. It is alleg- ed, as a result of having been atruck by Gunner Mackintosh.
"H.Q. WING"
WINS
of service, Chiang Kai-shek has action. thrown the full force of his time, There is the strength, physical talenta and personality into this and moral, in China which Japan
lacks. fight by China for her national certainly
China's civil Never once has he population is behaving 'splendidly
The total number of cases (ex- existence. wavered; never once has he ever under extremely trying circum-
cept summonses) dealt with by the
During the year 902 mendicants Competition is very keen between Police during 1936 was 46,587 as indicated either by deed or word stances. It is obvious that the
the Hong Kong and Kowloon against 39.373 in 1935, being an 65 Dead bodies' found number were repatriated at a cost of $921.- that he considered himself grei bombing of such a centre as
Schools for the various trophies, increase of 7,214 or 18 per cent.
In a friendly football match at ter than the antise. It has been' Canton is to demoralise the popu- particularly the
1,091, all but 10 being children. Championship a case of "China first all the lace. That plan has completely Flag, presented for annual rom-
SPECIAL BRANCH
Happy Valley yesterday,'' Head- TRAFFIC MISHAPS
quarter Wing, Seaforth High- There were no Communist dê- time. It is truly inspiring to failed. In fact, it has had the petition some time ago by Major-
Tramc accidents totalled 2,483 landers, beat "8" Company of the same Regiment by 3 goals to: 1. realise that the millions of China reverse action to what was in General J. W. Bandilands. C.B..monstrations and no strikes or
It was labour troubles due to Communist as against 2,428 in 1935; fatalities are following this fine leader. tended for on all sides there are C.M.G.. D.8.0. Last year
Cheyney. McNinch and Rose scored won by Kowloon Schools,"
agitation during the period under were 75 as against 69.. There was
for the winners, while Yardley ob- It was stated by one of manifestations of an increasing
In the Colony Inter-Schools review.
one conviction for manslaughter. the part of Open Relay race for the Bartho- A number of arrests were made Public motor vehicles passed as attained the only goal for "g" Com- Building a service reservoir for Reuter's correspondents at Nan-determination on
were 4,458; Commercial motor Kowlooptsal, where rapid residen-king recently that the Generalis- China's civilians to see, this lomew Challenge Cup, the tearus in May and again in September of
Licences tial development is fur outstrip simo and his wife worked an appalling tragedy which Japan qualified for the final are King's persons engaged in anti-Japanese vehicles passed 7,400.
suspended were 107 and those can- ping the water supply;
average of fourteen hours per bas staged in Asia right through College. Queen's College, La Salle activities.
During the year. 5,679 persons celled number seven. College, Army Elder Children's Laying new and bigger
School, Hong Kong and Army registered with the Registration
The Police Department spent harbour pipes which will have a day. They now work eighteen to the bitter end.
That the end will be bitter for Elder Children's. School, Kowloon. Omee and 4,894 left the Colony. capacity to supply the entire Island hours daily, and there have been
for $458.961 during the year as against The Competition is restricted to There were 22 convictions from the Mainland reservoirs, if occasion when even such almost Japan we have no doubt. Accessary;
unendurably long hours of labour Meanwhile, let us pause in the children under the age of 14 breaches of the Ordinance. On $395,634 the year before. Revenue
years.
December 31, 1936, there were 5,822 at $722,734 was down by $90,000,|||| Building a new pumping station have been exceeded. Our in-heat and burden of the day of
The Hong Kong Police Reserve Spectators and others are re-registered alicns in the Colony. "Well done, minded that it is forbidden to take The Finger Frint Department showed a decrease in strength at ensure a direct supply to a much formant was in Hong Kong crisis and say,
cameras into HM. Dockyard. added 16.319 records to the Bureau. 204 as against 220. larger Island area than usual. yesterday, having travelled from China!".
Cross-
near Kennedy Road in order to
pany.
Teams.
Headquarter Wing: Wilmot; Bromley, Rangeley: Clarke, Chey- ney, Robinson; Anderson, Sharp, McNinch, Muirhead, and Ross.
"g" Company: Forsyth: Whlu- fer. Buckley; Ray, McConachie, L/Cpl. Cavie; Pte. Steele, Robert- son, Oliver, Yardley, and L/Cpl
McNiel."
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