HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
GENERAL
CHINESE WAR RELIEF NEW DUTCH Story Behind
AID
AND FOREIGN Educator Describes Work | In International Broadcast.
Special Correspondent from Chungking
"In the work of bringing relief to sick and wounded soldiers. the women of China are doing their part in a noble and im- portant way." declared Dr. Y. Y. Tsu, in a speech on' China's War Medical Service and Overseas Contributions, specially broadcast from Chungking to Europe and America on Saturday, June 30.
Dr. Tru, a well-known educator and sociologist, has, during the past year, been engaged as, a volunteer in relief work in the interior of China.
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TJITJALENGKA ON. MAIDEN TRIP ́
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The full story behind the shoot- Java-China-Japan Lijn N. V. the. ms. Titjalengka, which is due ing affray in Lee Yuen Street East here to-day on her maiden voyage, in broad daylight on June 5 when a Chinese detective, Wan Man, foot Was bult to the highest class at
Netherlands his life, a robber, Lan Ah-fong. Lloyd's by the Shipbuilding Co. at Amsterdam; was shot dead, and an attempt the first keelplate was laid on was made to rob Chan Tak-chi, a March 5, 1938, and the ship was Roki of the Sino-German Dispen- launched on August 16 of the ary, after Chan had, been assault- ed, was revealed by Det-Insp. A. L same year. "Inspired by the distinguished the wounded and sick in the rear The first trip in the regular Hopkins, when he opened the case example and able leadership of of the far-nung battle-line. They service, between the Netherlands for the prosecution before Mr. R.
Islanda and Edwards, at the Central Magis the First Lady of the. Land, do not form a part of the army.dies, Philippine Madame Chiang Kai-shek, who medical service but co-operate China was started at Sourabaya tracy yesterday. personally visits hospitals, collects closely with it as a gifts for the wounded and directs auxiliary teams of women" workers
various wartime relief activities."
mon
active
civilian
on June 23, 1939. service Independently The route
7.
Lau Man-chu, &. Swatow Chi- nese, was charged with assault on Chan with intent to rob, and with being in possession of a revolver
Manila, Insp. Hopkins, said: Complain- and Amoy; onant in this case is Chang Tak-chl
*voyage
to who was returning from the Over-
Boeleleng (Bali).
The ship measures 10.972 register tons, has a length "of 475 feet and a cargo capacity of 11,700 tons.
which må in financed by popular subscription. Tiitjalengka runs with other ships The major responsibility for or of the Java-China-Japan Lijn continued Dr. Tsu, "Chinese wganizing and directing this civilian leads from Sourabaya to Shanghal and five rounds of ammunition
ате everywhere
in auxillary medical service falls on via Semarang, Batavia, making garments for the army, the Field Department of the Chi-Hongkong- raising funds for equipping has-nese Red Cross Boctety, at the the homeward pitals. supplying service units with head of which is Dr. Robert Lim, Sourabaya, calls are made at the sea Chinese Bank at about 11 am. drugs and surgical instruments, one of the best known leaders of ports of Amoy, Hongkong, Manila, on June 5, with a sum of $500,
Menado, Macassar and in a hundred" other ways are medical science in China. Besides Cebu,
and which he had drawn from the bank. He was walking along working for the comfort and wel- directing the Field Work of the
Queen's Road Central when near fare of the soldiers. Many women | Society. Dr. Lim Also runs an
the junction of Lee Yuen Street are also serving in large numbers
emergency training. Institäte
East he was suddenly grasped at nurses and relief workers at the where a thousand army medical
from behind and an attempt was front.**
workers are at present under in-
'made to take the money from his Dr. Tsu also paid high com-struction sc that they may return
inside pocket. pliments to the heroic work being to their posts better equipped for done by many foreign missionaries their work in China. In spite of repeated bombings, these mission workers have remained at their posts ministering to a people in need and suffering. Were it not for them and the friends abroad who back them troni afar with material support and spiritual en- sick and couragement," many wounded in the war areas would have been left without any care. ed
Medical Units
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To-day. working under the . Leadership of the Chinese Red Cross Society, the New Life Move ment and other organizations, at least a hundred medical units, each consisting of a dozen or more doctors and nurses, are tending
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A quantity of pepper was thrown The m.. Tiitjalengka offers into his eyes. He shouted and space to 64 first class passengers in managed to release himself.
and;} roomy single and double cabina, ran · after his attackers
distance. he with running hot and cold water after going some lale on, and all fitted with their own heard the sound of a shot, fullsize tabbath and tollet. Cabin accommodation is provided for a
Turning to "army hospitals, Dr. Tsu said that many of them are handicapped by the lack of proper equipment and qualified personnel and by difficulties of transporta- tion. The war found China in adequately prepared to cope with further 55 second class Amand 100 the large numbers of wound-second class B-passengers. Tween- and sick whose care fell deck accommodation is available
at once on the shoulders of the for a large number of steerage limited medical personnel.
passengers.
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Detective C612, Wan Man, was
when he approached one of the men, as a result of which he died. Detective C813 gave chase "dur- ing which a number of bystanders
shot with an automatic pistol
ground.
Appreciating these handicaps, Special' attention has been paid were shot. The gang took flight by mechanical towards the Central Market. At it is a delight to come across army to ventilation
as to the mouth of Pottinger Street one the the hospitals that are well run and means
sanitary accommodation of gang dropped to can meet all reasonable standards, the
One such institution is a Base for passengers of all classes.
In fact, provision of ST Dr. R. E Alvares gave evidence Hospital in a little city in South-
the of a post mortem examination on western Hunan. It is housed in abundance of fresh air is
the design of this the body of a 30-year-old Chinese, the beautiful temple of Contactus. Keynote in
ship.
Lau Ah-fong, whose body was identified by a detective. The cause of death was due to bullet wounds in the heart, Internal haemorrhage and shock.
Base Hospital
Another well-managed hospital
is the Base Hospital in a village FAREWELLS MADE not far from the city" of "Kwêllin.
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It is located by the side of a pic-AT URBAN COUNCIL
turesque, fast moving mountain stream, where half a dozen water
After the complainant, Chang Tak-chi, had given evidence the hearing was adjourned to this
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night as they slowly, but method- ically lift their loads of life-giving water and empty them into the surrounding rice fields.
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Farewells, one permanent, one Council agreed with the temporary, were said in the course tlon's contained therein. of yesterday's meeting of the Ur- ban Council, when an average- sized agenda was' dealt with,
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ALLEGED THEFT BY OFFICE BOY Hearing was fixed for 3.30 pm. to-day of the case in which Tam Kwok Chi, alias Tam Bal-hol, 25, office boy, is charged with theft of a hand-bag containing $20, the sugges-property of Wan Chung Sam, on the stair-case of No. 211, Hennessy Road, on July 2, when he appeared APPLICATIONS REFUSED- before Mr. R. AD. Forrest at the Three applications for eating Central Magistracy yesterday. Following the conclusion of the house Ricences, respectively at No, Defendant was alleged to have relief. In southwestern Hunan, a business of the day, the Chairman 57 Main Street ground floor, used personal violence during the hundred girls trained by Madame
of the Council, Mr. R. R. Todd, on Stanley, No. 2 Po Kong Village, robbery. Chiang herself are working in rural districts to help the farmers behalf of all members, wished ground floor, Kowloon City, and improve their livelihood and In-Bon Voyage" and many happy No. 151 Wanchai Road, ground crease their wartime production. years at Home to the Hon. Mr. A. floor, and an application for an to explain to them, the meaning G. W. Tickle, who is shortly lear offensive trade licence for gut PROBATE GRANTED. of the war, and to bring a messageing the Colony on retirement. Mr. scraping at No. 33 Pitt StreetON $260,100 ESTATES
One story will Illustrate the part played by our women in wartime.
of comfort to the familles of the Tickle, the Chairman said, had ground floor, were refused. fallen......
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part in national defence, she has put aside her literary activities and is devoting her time to work among rural folk
Missionaries Sacrifice
Insp: W. N. Darking prosecuted.
One of the largest estates proved served on the Board on several
Regarding the third application occasions when he was Acting the Chairman said that since it in Hongkong this year is that left Directing these workers is a Director of Puble Works, and he was circulated to the Select Com- by Leung Yuk, alfas Leung Shiu young college graduate of literary was sure that his general reason-mittee other applications have yuk; proprietor of the well-known tastes, whose hobby is the collec-ableness of outlook and other ex-been sent in through the architect piece goods firm. Leung Yuk. Kee, tion of old editions of standard cellent qualities had impressed suggesting alterations of the pre- or Wellington Street, who died at works, a rather serious hobby for themselves upon the
mises, enlarging the kitchen and No. 48, South Wall Road, Kowloon Hon. Mr. W. N.. Thomas. Tam was su on, and I suggest referring the City; on November 11 last year.
estate is sworn under also leaving Hongkong for a few matter back to the Health Officer The
$260,100. Grant of probate - hai months' holiday and he wished for further reference. him too a good trip. .....
In respect of an application for Just been made to Leang 81 Shi Present at the meeting were: a milk shop licence for No. 18 Concubing, and, Fok Wai-hung,
son-in-law of deceased. Mr. Todd. Hon. Dr. P. S, Selwyn-Village Road, ground floor, it wES The noble and wonderful work Clarke (Director of Medical Ber decided to inform the applicant done by the Christian hospitals vices and Vice-Chairman of the that the matter was under consi and the missionary doctors, and Council), Mr. Tickle, Hon. Mr. C. deration and that he need not ex- nurses throughout the land is be-G.. Purdne. (Commissioner of Po-pect a reply for some weeks, yond praise. Even in bombed lice), Dr. R. A. đẻ Castro Basto, Regular returns were laid on the cities, these mission workers have Dr. 8. N. Chan, Hon. Mr. Tam, table. remained at their posts, minister Mr. B. Wong Tape, Mr. Tang Shin- ing to a people, in need and suf-kin, Mr. C. Champkin and. Mr. C. fering, often with great physical J..Roe (Secretary), danger to themselves. Had it not been for them, tens of thousands of sick and wounded in the wa areas would have been left with
out any care. ·
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LICENCES GRANTED
List of licences granted by the The Chairman referred to cor- Urban Council between June 20 respondence relative to the provi- and July 3 allow sion of water-storage cisterna or Food Factories 1. Bake Houses tanks in eating houses and restaz-1 Milk Shops 1. Eating Houses 1, rants, and it was decided that the and Restaurants 1.
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