THE CHINESE PRESIDENT'S OPTIMISM.
THE PASSING OF THE RLC.
force stood for much in Ireland,
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full amount of rent and costs and offered it to the sharif to provant, a tenant from being driven out. China may be in the throes of a revolution, may be seething with
During the Parnal struggle the discontent north, south, east and Record of an Historie Force.ly or rather the people, viswed constabulary became more friend- west, but to all appearance sucb| commotion causes little or no the Sunday Times.]
[By J. Milbanke Hamilton in them favourably, and with the perturbation in the official Chi-|
change in mathods introduced by nese breast. This evidently is the
Irishmen, no matter what their Sir Antony (now Land) McDonnell case, if we are to judge by an one-time political viams may have and Mr. Wyndham, the political utterance of no less distinguished bean, view with sadness the pass-spect gradually receded and the personage than the President of ing of the Royal Irish Con- police duties proper came more China bimself made, according to stabulary. This semi-military into evidence.
The war, the insurrection of a report in a native contemporary Recruited in the main from the 1916, and the unhappy deeds of to no less distinguished An audience than the Diplomatic farming and middle classes of the
the years sinceabraptly swungthe Corps of Pekide. What President country, it has been an essential Pendulum very violently in the Hea is reported to have actually part of local sonia! life, and political direction. Several mem said was conveyed in a request British rule, as units its members lives in the war; others were kill- though as a force it representeders of the force gave up their which he made to those present that they might inform their were an important asset in every-ed in the struggle with their own
countrymen. Their respective Governments at Home, thing that mattered in every town
military "ibat
The dark bottle-training at the depot in the internal
the troubles and hamlet, been settled green" uniform, or at times the ful in the last grim fight to main- Phoenix Park, Dublin, was U30- of China have and there is no need for anxiety."
striking more
review black
tain the Act of Union. Through We vanture to think that the uniform, were familiar in every diplomats must have gasped with Irish countryside, and at night all they were as loyal to their astonishment at such a request. know that the armed patrols link, they pass out with their records] the people slept in peace, for they oath as they were in 1867, and not only because of the source from which it emanated but evening up from circumjacent stations more so because of its astounding were never far away.
But it was not in the business But perhaps the state- diplomatic expressions that are the R. I. C. in their official ment was merely one of those of keeping the peace only that never meant to be taken literally. capacity, entered into the lives of If so, then the matter is readily the people. They collected the understood. On the other hand, annual agricultural statistics and even the most superficial observer prepared all the abstracts; they of things Chinese knows that the collected the Census returns: country is at the present time, as they collected the fees from that this latter would be the finer! for a long time past, in the utmost pedlars and chimney-sweepers, chaos, and that to all appearance sad paid over the sums to the we are actually on the verge of a local clerk of petty sessions; they walk of Irish social life. In its The force represented evers serious upheaval. Surely it was were the inspectors of foods and
ranks were men from the farming classes. The standard of education was bigh-graduates served even in the ranks-and
Arture.
over
and their badge clean. Doe portion of the force has been handed
to the "Pir-
Ireland; the other portion passes liament of the six counties, as the Northern Government is called in into the hands of the Irish Free state. The force has smarted under this drastic dismember- ment, and has demanded disband- ment instead. Somehow it sperts
geature.
a case of the wish being father to dings and weights and measures: aristocracy, the commerical and the thought that caused Fresident in fact, they entered everywhere Hsu to make such an extraordin-and were welcome in all. ars statement. North China with
one exception-the Daily News.
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
& Mrs. H. B. Fowler, Mrs: M.
political. That one exception was at orce the cause of their unique organisation and equipment, and the cause, after eighty-six years, of the destruction as a torce.
methods of
the esprit de corps was as high. The training and control were models for police forces in the outer Empire, and well bave they served their por
pose.
force will leave a distinct gap in Irish and even in Imperial life.
The passing of this tine
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Previous to 1936, there were Armstrong, Miss Mary B. Ben-
county forces of various kinds: nett, Mr. A. J. Bainbrigge, Mr. A. but conflict with the people, parti- W. Black. Mr. & Mrs. Bradshawcularly in connection with the Mr. H. B. Bridger, Mr. C. P. M. Butterworth. Sir Hugh & Lady Established Church (Church of collection of tithes for the Bray, Mr. R. Bone. Mr. & Mrs. J Ireland) proved their inadequacy. MILLION AND QUARTER N. Bord, Miss M. A. G. Copestake, and the Irish Constabulary were Mr. A. G. Cressman, Mr. Jconsolidated in that year by Act
FOR CHARITY. Crosby, Mr. L. A. Carter, Dr William IV,, cap. 13, and later & Mrs W. C. Carrier, Mr. the depot was established and a Mrs. A. M. Churchill, Mr. H. A-reserve-force formed under 2nd
"If the Philippine Islands are Chappelle, Mr. H. Davies, Mr. and 3rd Vic, cap. 75. The force
to attain their highest economic Pon Dok, Dr. S. R. Dobson, Mr.became a national institution,
developmaut the young men and 0. A. Drew, Mr. & Mrs. R. Sparmeating the country, except is left for charitable purposes
Potentialities, But Lack women of the country should be Dulin, Mr. & Mrs. W. G. Doyle, the city of Dublin, where a special under the will of Sir Samuel Mc-
of Development."
trained in industrial and com- mercial affairs. There Mies Dorothy Douglas, Mr. Abody (the Dublin Metropolitan Caughey, of New South Wales, modified, established trade cas.izations serving distinct groups $18 in Dury, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Police) maintained order.
Unless certain legislation is Manifs several commercial organ- Edwards, Dr. & Mrs. Fisher, Mr.
The directing head of the con-who died in July 1919, aged 84. tural handicaps are overcome, the their efforts almost entirely to known as "the Sheep King." toms are changed, adverso na of nationalities and confining. E. Ferguson, Mr. & Mr. Flack,solidated force was the Inspector- leaving a fortune of £1.659.579. Mise Gore, Misses Esther & Lilyinspectors general,
General. Lader him assistant- During the war Sir Samuel,munications facilities
port transportation and com- the affairs of their clientele, but are im-there is little or no co-operation Goon, Miss Jesse E. Griswold. Commissioners, county inspec Co. Antrim, presented 20 battle encouraged, the working popula- the common good. It would be a divisional who was a native of Ballymens, proved, investment of capital is between such organizations for Mr. W. Griswold. Col. Doppiasors, and district inspectors made planes to the Commonwealth. Helpenstall: Miss E Hamlin,! Mr. M. A. V. Hogan, Lieut & a network of commissioned ranks,
tion is increased, efficient com- step forward if such bodies form- Bequests include about half a mercial and industrial adminis-ed a liaison committee represent- Mrs. W. Hizby, Rev. J. Holman, which the force was established.sities at Sydney and Brishane, community spirit is stimulated, ation of questions of broad policy
maintaining the principles on million for Australian Univer-trators Mr M.A. Hamburger, Mr. & Mrs. The highest non-commissioned and
are trained and the ing all nationalities, for consider- Henry Humphreys, Mrs. CA.
£330,000 for necessitons Manila's development as a distri-relating to the development of Hooper, Miss S. Hawkins, Mrsank was head constable, and members of the Australian Ex-bating centra must be slow and Manila and the Philippines, ser- M. Hessey, Mr. Ubed S. Johnson, under hins were sergeants, acting peditionary Forces.
uncertain.
ving as a connecting link betwear Mr. & Mr. Keen, Capt. sergeants, and constables. Newton King, Mr. S. G. Kirk-i The loyalty of the Constabulary)
That is the belief of Mr. George business and Government, aiding land. Mr. & Mrs. C. Hartman during the Fenian rising of 1967 of five schools, and £5,000 to pine district office of the Uniteding and prosperity of Manila od £10,000 is left in trust for each L. Lozan, manager of the Philip both in many ways and promot Kuhr, Mrs. J. B. Kiltermaster, was rewarded by the grant of each of seven bospitals, in New States Bureau of Foreign and the Philippines. without detri Mr. R. G. F. Livingstone. Mrs. permission to add the word South Wales. There is also Domestic Commerce, writtenment to their own intercata, but B. M. Lamb, Mr. & Mrs. A. Royal" to the name, and gift of £5.00 to the Salvation into the Commerce Reports of the to the benefit of all. Langdon, Mr. D. M. C. Lake, as the Royal Irish Constabul Army in the State. Mr. & Mrs. Lyon, Mrs. A. G.Jary the force entered into the
For the benefit of the Burnside United States.
Department of Commerce of the Lewer, Miss Edna Lowe, Misa political struggle which opened Orphan
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industries and commerce:
Establish new industries and enlarge existing ones.
Import raw materials to be converted into finished products for domestic consumption and exportation.
"Manila's future as a commer- cial, industrial and distribut-
mination of its business leaders.
provision, initiative and deter
Manila's economic future will largely determine that of the Philippines. A country which only exporta raw materials and imports finished products is near the base of the economic ladder, ascent of which begins and con- tinues as that situation is revers-
Jessie McBeen, Mrs, E. McMur-with the "and war" and the £20,000 is left, while there are Mr. Logan suggests the following centre depends upon the ray. Rev. W. R. McKay, Mr. W. conversion of gladstone to Home big requests to the Presbyterian ing for developing Philippine Mix, Miss R. 1. Mann, Mr. & Rote. Armed with rifle, bayonet, Church. Particulafly for the Mrs. Wah Moon. Dr. Ella B. and revolver, the Irish policeman augmentation of stipends of! Martin, Miss McBride, Miss Nassumed A sinister aspect in poorly-paid clergymen. C. McCormick, Miss A. M.political life.
To his bookkeeper Sir Samuel Large forces of McCallum, Mr. C. C. & Miss him so-equipped protected the leaves £5,000, with £2,000 to his Phylis Mewsot, Gen B.bails in the eviction campaigns sheep station manager. McNaughten, M. N. C. Mac-of the agrarian struggle and broke Gregor, Mr. K.
Nishimura, up "proclaimed" political meat- Mr. & Miss Noyes, Mr. Einge. Remember Mitchels- J. Oakshott, Mrs. Omerod, town" (where some people were. Mr. G. . Peffers, Mr. H. A. shot by the police in the effort Pattman, Mr. Jos Powley, Mr.to break up a meeting) became & Mrs. W. R. Rice, Mrs. G. a watch word of the struggle.
Some people. however careful Rider. Mr. & Mrs. T. W. Robert- In the North they stood be in their diet, suffer after each. son, Miss E. Robertson, Mr. & tween the opposing crowds of meal because the stomach is weak Mrs. W. H. Swenson, Mrs. Slo-Orangemen and Nationaliste, and and the food lies undigested. cum. Mrs. R. J. Shine, Mr. & were known to the former as
Tone up the stomach and this Mre. Sassoon, Mr. & Mrs. F. Morley's Murderers, while the trouble quickly disappears as is Smyth, Mr. Julio de Salstrigui, latter, not to be outdone in deri- shown by the experience of Mrs. Mr. Lacy Edith Shaw, Mr. &ive alliteration, dubbed them Nettie Ainsworth, of No. 81 Elm Mrs. C. F. Thomson. Mrs. Syme Balfour's Bludgeonmen. It was Street, Montpelier, Vt. Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. J. H. at this time that the late W. T. American lady azyk:. Taggart, Mr. Ci Si Deco Tefico, Stead, after a visit to the eviction,
"I became run down through Miss K. Vaughon, Mr. C. E. areas, called them Ireland's overwork and suffered a complete Walline, Mr. & Mrs. A. D. Wise, living handcuffs."
nervous breakdown. My stomach distressed me after meale and
This
Mr. & Mrs. Willis, Mr. Fred L. But all these were forgotten in I was in roisery from flatulency Williams, Mr. & Mrs. Wilson, the turmoil of the Parnell crisis and gas. I tossed about, sleepless, Dr. W. J. Woodman, Mr. & Mrs. The Constabulary were the peace at night and was steadily losing Welsesbach, Mr. & Mrs. W. makers, and stood between the strength and weight. J. Wilson, Mr. E. a. M. opponents in many a fierce en- Williams, Mr. M. M. Xavier, counter. The writer has seen a Williams Pink Pills following A friend who had taken Dr. Mr. A. N. Beart, Mr. E. P. Boode. small body of police charge an attack of pneumonia recom- Mr. E. N. Bender, Mr. & Mrs. through a weltering mass of fight-mended the treatment to me and S. N. Cowles, Mr. F. McDing men to rescue & candidate for I decided to give the remedy a Courtney, Rev. R. T. Capen, Mr. Parliament and bring him our trial. I took seven battles in all 1. Davis, Mits E. Friedland, Miss from apparently certain death, and was completely restored to M.M. Foale, Mr. J. Gubbay, Mrs. his vest gone, bis. shirt torn, bis health. F. L. Gunn, Mr. & Mrs. L. H. head bloody bat erect, and then appeared and I now sleep well
My nervonapess Howell, Judge & Mrs. J. Hale, throw themselves a screen of and without distress. I can't Mre. T. K. King, Mrs. S. B. black-coated men-between him speak too highly of Dr. Williams' Kimball, Mr. T. Kawamura, Mr. and the mob & Mrs. H. G. Lowe, Mrs. G. to his hotel. Incidentally, that health to them."
as he strode Pink Pills for I owe my present) Layton, Major-General McLean, small band were so moved by the Mies M. E. Mackenley, Mr. & pluck of this man that they cheer- Pink Pills. Also obtainable post All druggists sell Dr. Williams* Mrs. C. C. Nawson, Miss S. B.ed him! That is not in the official free at $1.50 per bottle, $8/-for six Rolims, Miss W. Adair Roberts, records, nor possibly is the act bottles direct from the Dr. Wil- Mre. Mark Sai, Mimes A. & I. of the force at an eviction scene liams' Medicine Co., 96 Szechuen Tormey, Mr. B. F. Totter.
in Clare, when they collected the Road, Shanghai.
dis-
Encourage training in schools for commercial and industrial pursuits.
re-
Increase population through immigration, under proper re-ed. strictions, of desirable workers To-day, Manila distributes and citizens.
imported merchandise to the Philippines only. Its entrepot trade is negligible. It exports to other countries raw materials and Advertise Philippine
local manufactures, and imports sources and opportunities and local consumption paying full principally finished products for encourage investment af capital tribute thereon to the industry (Filipino. American and for-and initiative of other people." eign) for their development, The statement declares Manila amending some of the almost may have to pay dearly when prohibitory statutes of other trade between countries is open. days and trusting to governed up and Manila is still without mental supervision to avoid sufficient port facilities and with- possible abuse.
out the establishment of a free Encourage reciprocal trade zone, or foreign trade area. relations with the United "Manila barbour should ba States and other countries. under the control of a port author- Encourage tourist traffic, re-ity with wide powers whose moving disagreeable features solo interest is in facilitating and increasing those attractions shipping and port improvement. which add to the comfort, The authority should be a corpor- pleasure
and interest of ation that can sue and be sued. travellers.
Now, customs officials are practi- Improve inter-island steam-cally immune from responsibility ́ship service and provide for rail for merchandise entrusted to
and water connections where their care. needed.
"It has been proposed to create Bring harbour facilities and free zone as part of the har service at Manila, Iloilo, Cebu, our facilities. A port that enjoys Zamboanga, and other ports to should give consideration to the a considerable re-export-business the highest point of efficiency.
installation of customs-Free facili- Encourage a spirit of cordis ties. The primary fanétion of a co-operation, among all inter-free zone is to provide facilities 'ests and nationalities in matters for holding. and safeguarding
of common concern.
imported merchandise, pendiog Amplifying his last recom-sale for domestic consumption or mendation, Mr. Logan says: exportation,"
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