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HONOKONG, SEPTEMBER 30, 1928.
EDITORIAL
NEW COMMONWEALTH
SOCIETY'S AIMS
Promoting International
Law And Order
...
The following statement of the aims of the New Common- wealth Society, signed by Mr. Winston Churchill' and Lord Davies. is reproduced because of its intense interest, especially in relation to the present International situation:
The grave deterioration in the International altuation which has
CREATIVE ARTS taken place within the last few
INCE
IN WAR
THE
JAPANESE
count of two reasons;
The revolutionary nature present struggle and
"IN-
ac-
of Wo
Lin fact that scores of artists, weitern, musicians, dramatisis, actors and others have been released from the routine drudgery of iommercial. enterpris
women
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decision in accordance with the principles of justice and equity;
(3) the creation of an inter national Police Force to restrain aggression and, if need be, to su force the decisions of the Tribunal. Thus, the New Commonwealth pro- grumine contains provision for both pesccful change and collective focur-
in any sytem of ordered government. the two essential requirements Unfortunately, space prevents in
CORRESPONDENCE |
LEAGUE OF PALS
(To the Editor, "The Hong Kong Daily Press"]
Str. I have the honour to ap-
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1938.
STORM CENTRE
OF EUROPE
pa Gach you in a matter which may Why Germany Holds Sudeten
prove of some interest to some of your readers.
Some of them may have heard of The League of Fals and should they not have then I shall try to explain a little of its functions here.
esen
The League is not Uke some of the other. Correspondence Clubs but it goes much further in pro- moting Social Clubs for its mem- bers in every city. Thus member is given the opportunity of writing to other members in all parts of the world about. stamps, travel and other topics of general same time interest. and at the
Nations,
years has undoubtedly been the cause of profound anxletý among millions of men and throughout the British Empire. VASION of China, contrary These feelings of anxiety are pro- to the usual sterility that over-bably most acutely felt by those takes the creative arts in war-whose understanding of the pau
encouraged to meet local and near- time, China has been experiencing practicable such policies as position of these proposals,
Don compels them to reject as your columns a more detailed ex- by members socially. It is well to We note, with piesent conditions sa veritable renaissance-on
isolation and ultra-pacifism. should, however, be grateful if you uncertain throughout the world, true to say would allow us to emphasise that that one of the chter aims of the It is probably
New Commonwealth Move-League is the promotion, of Friend- that the vast majority of our thr compatriots. no matter in what ment is already arousing wides- trip and Brotherliness among all quarter of the Empire they may spread interest. reside, recognise in the develop- ment of the collective system the Some well-known artists
are only practical method of safe- engaged in propaganda work and guarding world peace and thus of occupy responsible positions, while ensuring the welfare and security others have joined the Chinese of the British. Commonwealth. army as regular soldiers.
They realise that only by the in- auguration of the reign of law and DRAMA IN CHINA, vividly reorder in the international sphere;
flecting changing forces and conflicts, has rapidly swung from cau inter-State relationships be satisfactorily regulated. They re- the ancient classics to themes of main loyal to the fundamental social justice and national defence. principles enshrined in the League It has received the greatest im of Nations Covenant. petus from the current struggle.! and almost all plays presented in i the Chinese theatre. to-day are military in theme and indicative of the present Sino-Japanese con- filet..
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In the musical drama sphere, most of the different troupes of Chinese actors, professional and ameteur, now performa behind the
CHILDREN TURN ACTORS
Sino-Japanese lines.) and have placed themselves under
the
have turned actors.
Unfortunately, however, they are compelled to admit that so far the League has completely failed to fulfill the major func- tions which it was hoped it 'would be able to carry out. and this failure has given rise to a natural tendency to dis- count the prospects of esta- blishing an effective collective system,
Area So Important
ZECHOSLOVAKIA
error"
the country with the name which looks, as
a well-known politicfan privately remarked, "like a printer's
A country which we have heard about since the War, but of which we know very "Uttle. ".
armies as a separate force waging war against Germany and Austria- Hungary.
It stands in the centre of the world spot-light to-day."
What is Czechoslovakia? Why does it have a Problem? What are Sudetens? other minorities?
And
·And on October 28 of the same year, the State of Czechoslovakia" came into existence. That is the The nation of Czechoslovakia date the people of Czechoslovakia was founded exactly twenty years regard as the birthday of their
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It was one of the War's State. pieces of mpp-making.
And Britain played a large part in creating the country which to-day stands at the cross-roads of its destiny. The present frontier hetween
The Empire of Austria-Hungary“ was on the point of collapse, and on this day, the Czechoslovakia National Committee in Pargue proclaimed itself a government.
The State of Czechoslovakia was
I have recently been apprinted Germany and Czechoslovakia was recognised in three separate tren- the Chlef Pal for Hongkengur some seven hundred years the ties. The Versailles Treaty, signed June 28, 1913, between the and China generally as from 1st frontier of the ancient kingdom of "ou
Bohemia which before the War Allied and Associated Powers and September.
formed part of the empire of Germany. The St, Germain Treaty with Austria signed on September 10, 1919, and the Treaty with
Austria-Hungary.
NEVER PART OF GERMANY In view of the present dispute. Hungary signed at Trianon on is is interesting to note that the Junė 4, 1920.
The republic of Czechoslovakia. territories now inhabited by the Budeten Germans in actual fact: was a fact. Masaryk's work was crowned: he was made the fret never formed part of Germany.
Germans began to settle in President. He resigned in 1935 ant..
was succeeded by Dr. Benes
More than fifty different na- tionalities are represented in its membership, and sections of the Society have been brought
As I have stated previously, it is into existence in no less than sixteen countries. Consider- partly a Correspondence Club but its activities does not end there. and able numbers of men
It goes still further' in sponsoring women. prominent in their respective spheres, are Co- ja Club for every city in which it Chief Pal is "ap- Its operating in
Is working. A educa- tional and research acti- pointed for every city and it wil vities, and its programme has
be his duty to form a Club for the been endorsed by many impor-
benefit of the members, some of tant organisations.
Its activities being in organising Bohemia from very earliest times. parties, picnics: hikes, meetings, It was from Germany that the Preparations are now being
etc. The Chef Pal is empowered first attempts to preach Chris- made to
the groups of Society in the British Dominions at all times to make announce tianity to the, Bohemians were and Colonies. We would, there- ments in the Press, give talks, and made, but these were not success- fore, urge those of your readers to visit the different centres of his District. Should circumstances rc- who recognise in the programme
form
communicate
London, S.W.1.
with
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- "FRASDETM
SUDETEN AREAS
Look at the map of Czecho- slovakia below. In the north will be seen the Sudeten Mountains.
KEY
·SUDETEN- GERMANS (N
HUNGARIANS
Kosice
Hlava
POLES
CZECHOSLOVAKIA LAND OF MANY, RACES. POLAND AND HUNGARY ARE AGITATING FOR THE RETURN OF THEIR MINORITIES TERRITORY. WHAT WOULD TREN DE LEFT? J
of the New Commonwealth the quire it, assistants and committees only constructive means of esta may be formed to help him in his blishing the peace of the world on work. Please note that he does all a sound and enduring basis, to this without expectations of any the general remuneration.
It is not necessary that each In the belief that this brief secretary, The New Commonwealth,
with more Smith Square, member correspond teadership of statement correctly interprets the Thorney House,
than two other members from the China National feelings of the preponderating
other parts of the world. A maga. Anti-Japan War-Aid Dramatists' majority of British "men and
A NEW ERA
zine is lasued quarterly and it is 1828 Association. Furthermore, not all women, WC venture to direct To those who may feel that the hoped that "every member will
war-time dramatic effort is con-attention to the activities of an proposals which we have so briedy subscribe to it; for in it are ar fined to adults; even child refugees organisation which we,, submit, outlined are Utopian and Idealistic,ticles of general interest to all approaches the problem, of world we would point out that they re-members and not only give them peace from a practical and con-present" nothing more than the ideas as to what Pais in other parts KEEPING PACE WITH THE
application in the realm of inter-of the world are doing, but also i structive angle... PUBLIC AUCTION.
LEGITIMATE THEATRE, the
State relationships of those, prin interesting articles, stories, etc. * motion picture industry has rapid-
ciples upon which the peaceful Members are encouraged to visit ful, as even at that early period | PARTICULARS AND CON.ly adapted itself to creative arts
The purpose of the New Com- development
every civilised other members in different places the Bohemians distrusted the community DITIONS of the Sale by Public in war. Forced to leave Shanghal,monwealth Society can be simply national
has been and in order to help them in this Germans. Christianity eventually the centre of the motfor picture stated The Society advocates the based. industry, to the interior. artists development of
a badge is available which will came to Bohemia through Moravia The Germans in Czechoslovakia the League of the 3rd day of Oct., 1938, at 3 and technicians are already busy Nations from a
We submit that the future of make it easy for one member to during the ninth century.
are for the most part concentrated mere debating every unit of the British Common-know the other.
Ottakar II, one of Bohemia's in certain areas around the front- p.m.. at the Oflices of the Public turning out full-length pictures, society Into an effective inter-wealth depends upon the inau- "The Chief Pal is always at his greatest kings, favoured Germanier, from the Budeten Mountains in Works Department, by Order of propaganda films and educational national authority. Its programme guration of a new era of law and disposal and always willing to help migration, and it was therefore the north to the Erz Mountains His Excellency the Governor of shorts...
concrete order, in international affairs. For him contact other members. There during the thirteenth century that in the north-west and the Bohmer Lot of Crown Land at
this reason alone, we are conf are members in 62 different coun-the majority arrived in Bohemia. Wald in the south... Tai Kok Tsui, in the Colony
dent that the programme of the tries and large numbers are join-Neverheless, there has always been of Hong Kong for a term of 75
Movement which it is our privilegeing weekly so that the League is steady friction between the Slavs to represent will call forth over-becoming an important force inot Bohemia and the Germans who years, with the option of renewal
whelming support from among the promotion of peace at a Crown Rent to be fixed by
our compatriots overseas.
I have been informed by the the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of
Auction to be held on Monday,
one
75 years..
.
Even music has undergone a profound change, and, in contrast
with the past, the people of China who used to sing songs of beauty and peace are now singing an- thems of war.
Inquisitiveness and social con- sciousness in graphic arts began to slow themselves a decade ago. In
PURPOSES OUTLINED
to
two
is confined proposals
(the submission of all disputes between natius, which cannot be seithed by the processes of negotiation and gouviliation, to the adjudication of an impartial Tribunal charged" with the duty of pronouncing a
consequence of this revolt SCHOOLS "LIKE
against classical
· academicism, China
has now a group of
artists who, in oils and other graphic
mediums,
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis.
LIVING posal of the lot the Purchaser
CHINA IN "if not the applicant), will be
ART required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be
zet about presenting present at the sale, the sum of seriously
living China in urt. It is worthy two hundred dollars, ($200) in to note that this is a Movement of cash. This sum will be refunded | Youth: hardly one of these artists of thirty, and, on payment of the Purchase is over the ge
unlike their older colleagues, the has seized younger generation
price.
FACTORIES
"
have Teachers Who Fall
Into Grooves
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT avidly on the swiftly changing
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No. 1040.
Tong, Mi Road.
Locality.
Boundary
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DONT FORGET
Teachers were criticised by Mr. Frank Roseae, senior tutor at the City of London Voca- tion Course in Education at Bedford College, Regent's Park. recently.
QUEEN MARY SENDS GIFT
Godchild Marries Curate
"For my dear godchild, Erid Grant, with every good wish for her happiness," from Mary B."
settled in their country, «
Bohemia did not preserve its
and it is from these that Herr Konrad Henlein's party takes its name.
of Bohemia and Moravia.
These German districts extend
These areas are not always ex-
or even more per cent. of the clusively Gertaan, although ninety
Inhabitants are German. There are also many Czechs living among Chief Pal of the League that many independence. It fell to the them, while, in the same way, persons from Hongkong have wit-Austrian Hapsburgs, but towards there are many Germans living in ten to him for information and the end of the nineteenth century the predominantly Czech districts. shall be grateful if these personis a band of enthusiastic Czechi shall get in touch with me through started a strong Nationalist move- (your esteemed paper. I also ex-ment. When the Great War broke tend an invitation to any of your out in 1914 the movement gained renders who may be interested in force under the leadership of the the League to do likewise. I shall fate Thomas G, Masaryk.
The Czechs were forced to then arrange a meeting, at which JI shall more fully explain to thèm
fight for Austria-Hungary the workings of the League. If
against their will. Many de-" they are satisded, then I have a
serted and fought in the Allied the number of forms with me which armies. Meanwhile, in they shall be asked to fill in.
United States and elsewhere, Professor Masaryk went on or- ganising propaganda alming at an independent nation.
Thanking you sincerely for the These words, written in Queen valuable space in your esteemed Mary's handwriting, accompanied paper and with hopes that the bets
scene of Eastern events for their creative purposes:
"We teachers." he said. "tend
a beautiful blue travelling case shall result from this appeal. Since the Sino-Japanese hostili- too much to fall into grooves. sent as a wedding present to Miss
The League of Pais. Miss ties began, they have turned to The teacher
Mary Enid Grant,! to to who continues
E, M. HEIDLER, the more graphic mediums and work automatically and mechani- sent as a wedding present
Chief Fal for Hongkong gone in widely for illustration and cally ought to be shown the door at daughter of the Rev. Dr.
" and China, satire Many of the most promis-
Rowland Grant, rector of Walcot,
Hongkong, Sept. 29, 1938 'ng young artists have joined the
"In many schools it is still al- and the Hon. Mrs. Grant, who was ranks of the cartoonists and most a crime. for one child to be married to the Rev. K. A. Gray.!
once.
as much as sixty miles inland, and in one case reaching to within twenty miles of Prague itself. the capital...
Although the Budetens form the largest of the minorities in Czecho- slovakia. the problem of the other
·Ac- minorities is also pressing. cording to the 1930 census, the population of Czechoslovakia was 14.729.136, some eleven millions of whom are Catholics. He was successful. In June, 1918, }. · Here are the figures for the Britain recognised the Czech various minorities, according to
letter to me, "I shall be personally responsible for all the work that I take-this includes much of my own work as well. The more valu-' pictures will be insured against possible loss or damage; loaned pictures will, be returned to the owners."
illustrators: they have dedicated found helping another, Cannot one of her father's curates, at St.; CHINESE ART SHOW able
we encourage helpfulness rather Andrew's, Bath, on September 8,
Miss-Grant" was born at Band-, than narrow self-interest?
ringham, where, her father was!
Queen rector from 1912 to 1928.
this census:-
Germace
Hungarian
Ruthenian
Jewish
3,231,718
093,121
549,043
*186,471
Polish...
81,741,
Miscellaneous a Foreign residents
·40,463
250,031
their talents to the task of strengthening China's resistance to the ruthless invaders of their
"I want us to divest ourselves of country. On vacant walls along the streets of almost every town the notion that a school is some- Alexandra was her elder sister's and village in China, on posts, on thing like a factory. Our schools godmother; and King George V. Towing clarification as regards the land should communicate without the population. A third of the
trees, on banners and placards seem to lack galety, and the sooner carried by countless war service teachers come to think of teaching groups, and in newspapers, miaga-as rather a jolly adventure, and
taking zines and special publications, aro cease
themselves to be seen the work of these seriously, the better. patriotic artists,
LOOKING FIERCE
*
too
was her brother's godfather.
This
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(To the Editor, "The Hong Kong Daily Press"]
The Czechoslovaks themselves Any artist willing to contribute number 9.888,934, or two-thirds of Sir-I shall be much obliged
a candidate you will give publicity to the fol will be welcomed as
inhabitants therefore belong to Chan, c/o Loan Exhibition of Contemporary delay with Mr. Luis
various racial minorities. Chinese Art which Mr. Jack Chen Messrs, Deacons, No. 1, Des Voeux
The Budetent areas are among to Europe Road. Mr. Wang Chen-huan; repre- is arranging to take
exhibition represents a the most valuable in Czechoslova senting the Foreign Trade Read-shortly.
kla They contain: important Jastinent Commission, arrived in The Hongkong Working Artists marvellous chance for publicity for Shanghai recently from Hongkonz Guild, which is the local link with artists hitherto unknown abroad, glass-blowing and other industries. "We attach great importance to with a Soviet Trade Bureau re- the newly-formed Chinese Federa-as well as for those mare cele Now they suffer from the general IN A LAND OF ILLITERACY, the discipline, but we never stop to presentative, says: a report to the tion of Artists, has undertaken to brated and should promote inter-effects of the world depression, very propaganda value of this type think what it really la.. It is Hwa Mel Chen Pao." Mr. Wang collect exhibits from its supporters. national understanding through much as Lancashire has suffered of creative effort cannot be over-commonly understood to be the la supervising the assortment of These are to be as representative the interchange of work and ideas, since Germany, the natural outlet power of sitting still and doing tea for re-export to Soviet Russsia as possible of art work now being It is also a noble expresion of our for their exports, was closed to The recently-formed Chinese as you are told. It is thought under
pur done in China, and such as can sympathy with war victims in Cartoonists Association has
There are also important mining al-that anybody can keep discipline chase contract amounting to $15. be packed flat. Drawings, photo-Chind as all proceeds are to be
centres in the Sudeten areas' which ready over two hundred members, if he can look fierce enough, but 1000,000, the report states
graphs, reproductions, water co-devoted to medical relet, more than half of whom are what is it worth to have children
lours, pastels, etc., or in Oriental The local exhibition of the works Czechoslovakia can afford to graduates of schools of fine art. | living in dread of you?"
Finally he had this to say of scrolls. They will be framed in collected in Hongkong and by Mr. lose.
Chen in the interior of China will Commenting on the type of art examinations: "When we consider London.
Some fears have been expressed be held shortly. The time and printers and other creative artists found in many schools Mr. Roscoe that so many children have their
for the safety of the individual ex place will be announced before- of China have subordinated their sald te went into one classroom whole future deferrained by at private ambitions and careers to where there were two "highly examination at the age of 11. bibit. Mr. Chen, who is working hand in the press. the large national interest in order varnished pictures. One was of surely we as teachers ought to say, with the English Artists'. Inter. that their country might not only muscles exhibited and the other No, we cannot consent to have a national achieve victory, but lasting peace. the human form with all the dress rehearsal of the Day of American Artists Congress, has Imade the following statement in a security and unity,
Internal organs displayed
Judgment at the age of 11."
estimated. THAT WHEN
You are at Home
you can get the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS SELFRIDGES.
In this spirit of self-sacrlice,
the writers, dramatists, actors,
Sino-Soviet tea A
Association and the
(Mrs.) Irene M. A. Macfadyen
President, Hongkong Working Artists' Guild. Hongkong, Sept. 29 1938
them,
There is another reason why the Sudeten area is important. The mountains along the Ger- man frontier form a strong natural barrier which Crocho Klovakia has made doubly im- pregnable with her own Torti Acations,