BOOK ON TROPICAL SANITATION.
HONGKONG AUTHORS'
PRODUCTION.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
SWIMMING GALA AT SHAMEEN.
SUCCESSFUL NIGHT FETE,
Canton, Sept. 11, Shamoen, was again to the fore In revlewing the second edition of "Practical Tropical Sanitation," on Friday evening last, when a by Drs. E. P. Minett and A. G. M.very entertaining night fote was Sovern, the latest issue of Tropical held at the bathing pool on the Medicine and Hygiene states:
British Concession. This little volume contains much useful information and should prové invaluable, not only to public health authorities, but to all those whose work and interests lie within the tropics.
The Committee of the Canton Swimming Bath Club were the or- ganizers of the gala and are to be on the success congratulated achieved. Many of the entrants for the different events were,, of The subject is dealt with in a slin-course, service-men, army and ple and straight-forward mannernnvy, but it is a pleasure to note hd is amply illustrated by plates that such names as Lammert. and diagrams which call for special Rodger and Gerrard, names that study. The chapter on water sup have been before the Hongkong plies is of great importance, and public for a number of years in sanitary authorities would do well connexion with sport. to carry out the instructions con-among those of other successful appear tained therein for the well-being of
competitors. the community. All doubtful water supply should be chlorinated before
compllented or intricate methods are indicated.
The events competed for were use, and boiling in not recommend for the usual character but un- eri, as boiled water is frequently left doubtedly the most entertaining exposed to further contamination. item on the programme was the The problems connected with the water pole game: Shameen put disposal of sewage and refuse, in-out an extraordinarily good team cluding the erection of suitable in and were successful in scoring cinerators, are fully described, the three goals against the services, principle of "one man one job" and
the ball in each case being sent in "every man his own tools" being
to the net by J. Rodger. Special advocated! All appliances are casily constructed by native labour mention should be made up of Mr. under proper supervision, ani no Paget. the second prize winner in the spring-board dive entry. This competitor is a lad of only four- teen years and therefore much The auther has given us many ex- credit will be afforded him when cellent and detailed suggestions fort is, realize that in carrying off disposing of the masquila in its the second prize he was success larval stage wherever it be found, ful against many expert divers, spraying with hot asphalt, followed some of whom were twice his age. by a mixture of crude and refined Mrs. R. H. M. Ody had kindly con- ails being recommended in Trini-sented to present the prizes, and dad. where these commodities this function being performed, Permanent mea-three hearty, cheers brought the sures, while undoubtedly the best, very entertaining evening to a are often prohibitive, as in the rice- close. growing districts of India, China and British Griana. The author
are abuniant.
Officials and Winners.
The officials at the meeting, and
prize-winners,
is in favour of certain regulations being carried out whereby the oc- cupior becomes Hable for a penalty the
mosquito larvae are found on his follows: premises. A list of the ordinary régulations which may help to allay
· were
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Committee.--Mossrs. U. Spalin-
doubts is, also given. It will beer (Chairman), II. H. Bond, found throughout that the author's R. II. M. Ody, A. Giovanol, and R. great practical experience of lifeW. Farmer (Hon. Secy.). in the tropics offers exceptional' op- portunities for study, and those DS... Lieut.-Commdr. Langton- Judges-Major B. C. Lake, who aim at improving the condi-Jones, R.N. tions of life will do well to refer constantly to the pages of this use- ful little manual, without which no equipment will be complete
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BURGLARY OF A SAFE.
IN SINGAPORE OFFICE OF
A.P.C.
A safe in the Asiatic Petroleum Co.'s town office in Singapore was burgled one night recently.
It
The safe was apparently open- ed by two pieces of wire found in the lock the next morning: was located in that portion of the sales department abulting on Collyer Quay. A broken pane in a window overlooking a neighbour- ing roof, which is on a level with the floor of the sales department, indicated the mode of entry.
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MANILA CARNIVAL ABANDONED,
VARIOUS REASONS-
ADVANCED.
MONDAY
JAPAN'S RIGHT TO SEND TROOPS.
ANOTHER CHINESE PROTEST.
While welcoming the official an- Manila, Sept 9.
nouncement of the withdrawal of There will be no Manila carni- Japanese troops from Shantung, val in 1928, according to the un-strong exception is taken by the animous vote of the members of Nationalist Government to the the board of directors of the attitude of the Japanese Govern- Philippine Carnival Association at their meeting yesterday morning. The next carnival will be held in February, 1929.
ment. In assuming the right to despatch its troops Into Chinese territory for the maintenance of peace and order and the protection of its nationals resident in Chinese territory.
OR
Though many reasons were given for the suspension, political considerations were paramount, it is said.
It will be recalled that, August 17, following conversations Mr. Quezon as president of the at Nanking between M. Yoshizawn, Philippines Carnival Association, the Japanese Minister, and Dr. C. gave the following reasons:
C. Wu, Minister of Foreign
deavouring to have a permament ly communicated to the Japanese 1. That the Association is en: Affairs, an assurance was formal-
centrate its efforts in the accom-antee protection for the life and site and will devote itself and con-Government undertaking to guar- plishment of this purpose;
SEPTEMBER 12, 1927.
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OUR CROSSWORD PUZZLE.
Ácross.
property of Japanese nationals in "There will be general elec- territory under the control of the tions next year and the likelihood Nationalish Government and is that the people of the provinces reiterating the demand for the will not be able to participate in withdrawal of Japanse troops the activities of the Carnival es- from Chinese territory. It is pecially the provincial exhibits;
note that the satisfactory to "1. The suggestion that the cela Japanese Government has now de bration of the Carnival be held cided
upon withdrawing Its
5. Savoury meat jelly, in December is not deemed wise troops, but the Nationalist Govern 8 Durable wood. because it might interfere with ment cannot allow to pass un-12 Exultant. the annual celebration of the challenged the unwarranted pre-13 Young lady. Anti-Tuberculosis Charity Fair."sumption of the Japanse Govern 14 Market for goods.
Financial Gloom.
money
1 Lay hold of.
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15 Transacte. ment.
17 Tax. Under instructions from the 18 Wooden support. Arsenio N. Luz, director general'
19 Everlasting. of the carrival, sees a gloomy Minister of Foreign Affairs, are 20 Got up, financial future for the carnival ply was sent on Wednesday by 22 Settlement. unless the affair is held in De- Mr. Quo Tai-chi, Commissioner of 24 Transgresses, cember. He
M. Yada, 28 Portaining to china. thinks
IsForeign Affairs, to plentiful during this period of the Japanese Consul-General, thank 20 Rubbing out. year. The majority members of ing him for the communication of 30 Stumbling. the board of directors of the or-ia Government's decision to 33 Private entrance. ganization, however, were opposed withdraw the Japanese troops 37
36 Competition.
Change direction. to holding the fair in December from Shangtung, but strongly re- 30 because it would unduly interferepudiating the assumption that the with the activities of the Philip Japanese Government is entitled to
despatch troops into Chinese terri-48 pine Anti-tuberculosis Society.
tory now or hereafter.-Kno Min. 49 Long scoop used on ships.
50 "Jot. 51 Watchful.
The decision to suspend the 1928 carnival is interpreted by others as a bid for public expres- slou in connexion with the fair. An outstanding member of the board of directors of the carnival association said that if public. opinion is
overwhelmingly
in
WELCH REGIMENT.
ARRIVAL AT SHANGHAI,
Nest of a bird of prey.
43
Those who state.
45
Travelled on foot. Ripped.
52 Place of ingress,
53 Vegetable.
54 Confidence.
55 Blood,
Trial.
Down.
Pertaining to wings.
3 Colewort.
4 Recurring every year,
6 Speak derisively,
7 Wastes time,
8
Horrors
Unhesitating daah.
10
Sacrifical slab.
Underpart of ship."
favour of holding the carnival in Nanking Road Shanghai re- decision. As things stand today notes of a military fife and drum 1923, the board may reconsider its sounded once more with the shrill there is no promise for financial band when the 2nd Battalion,
Welch
which Regiment Timekeepers.--Mr. W. B. Mar- returns by holding the 1928 carni- The shall and C. Q. M. S. Jefferies. val for some reason or other, arrived from Hongkong on Tues-
Starter--Capt. Clements.
it was pointed out.
day by the transport Herminius, Recorder.-C. S. M. Anderson.
landed and marched through the 11 The prize winners were:-Four
The holding of the annual Settlement to billets at Great Lengths Open-1st J. Rodger: 2hd Manila carnival has never been Western Road Camp, which were R. H. M. Ody.
suspended for the reason that, a previously evacuated by the 1st High Dive Open-1st. w.general election was held in the Battalion. The Devonshire Regi- Selffert: 2nd Pie. Burgeus; 3rl H. same year. However, it was ment as a preliminary step to- Lehmann.
suspended once during the world wards returning to England under) war.
the scheme of transfers recently announced by the North China Command.
.
Two Lengths Breast-stroke Open-1st Cpl. Belfield; 2nd R. Werner.
Springbeard Dive Open.1st W. Seifert; 2nd E. Paget; 3rd Pte. Sturgess.
Two Lengths Services Rave.-. 1st Agner: 2nd Burgess; 3rd
MeRue.
Two Lengths Open-1st F Lammert; 2nd W. Gerrard; 3rd Lt. Britain.
Ladies' Nomination Race. Mrs. Gandezzi and Seaman Halloran..
Diving for Plates Gen. G. E. Hannaford, with ten Plates.
Team Race-1st Canton Bathing Coy, 2nd K. O. S. B.
Championship Cup.--Canton Bathing Club, with 55 points.
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PHILIPPINES TRADE.
NEW HEAD OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT.
sioner in Shanghai.
BANDIT ATROCITY.
LEGS BROKEN AND THEN
SET FREE.
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32
marks.
16 Guide.
21 Cicatrices.
22 Apple juice. Lucerne.
25 Ascend.
26 One who aides, 27 Representative. 31 Lamp.
12 Comes near to.
1.34 Open to view.
35 Overflowing.
10
38 Garment resembling a stole.
40 Long ridge of sand.
41
Details.
42 Instrument
that mensurç, 43 Wound with a knife,
44 Enclosed space..
46 Water game.
147 Time.
Saturday's Puzzle.
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he was given assistance, with sufficient money to pay his passage to Swatow, where he hopes to collect the money necessary to free his family.
Captain McCarthy conveyed the injured man to Central Police Arriving by 9.8. Kong Ning Station immediately on arkiväl (Captain J. McCarthy) from Wu- yesterday, and it is understood chow yesterday morning, was al that the Secretariat for Chinese crippled Chinese, with both legs Affairs is taking steps for his re- broken, who told a pitiful tale of patriation. his capture by bandits and im prisonment for seven months.
in a case had been served on the
were
The march along Nanking Road took place at 3.45 p.m. when the afternoon traffic was at its height and the footpaths were conse- quently weli filled with local re- sidents who displayed a keen in- terest in the new arrivals who are Washington, Sep 8.-Striking a fine a body of men. economic development of the The men marched at ease to Philippines was noted by the De-music supplied alternately by
Mr. Justice Swift, remarking. Wong Yee-sung, the man in Partment of Commerce to-day in their own two fife and drum bands, question, is a native of Kwungsi the Divorce Court that the papers appointing George Howard, of singing as they marched. They Province and was formerly a Montclair, NJ., head of the de-were headed by the usual squad of clerk to the magistrate of his parties by the hotel proprietor, partment's Manila office. Mr mounted Municipal Police the district. Some eight months ago, nid hotels in these days ed as he had come, and there is
The burglar apparently depart-Club; 2nd Royal Navy; 3rd. C.Howard has been trade commis rear being brought up by other he was appointed to the telegraph becoming daily more and more ac- commodating. They had long station at Cheungchau (?) under been providing all the evidenc, no evidence that he attempted to
members of the police on foot. explore the other departments.
Philippine trade has increased The Welch Battalion is already the Maritime Customs and em- The safe is within easy view of
from an average of $60,000,000 more or less acclimatized having harked for his new post with and were now starting to serve the parties with the papers. The annually during the first years of heen stationed in Hongkong for his wife and son. the counters at the sales depart
time would come when judge and ment, at whieh Asiatic dealers are
American control to $256,000,000 the past three or four months as The owners of a miniature pic-in 1926, the department said in a part of the second brigade sent to The junk conveying them was counsel would no longer be re- constant visitors and it is thought
fure gallery, which two Shanghai | statement, During 1925 that the thief, or a confederate, Chinese had erected at Gilles islands bought $119,000,000 worth to
the China last February and March attacked by bandits when off Chau-quired in divorce; obtained his information of the
form the Shanghai Defence peng, with the result that he and would do it all. Terrace, Hunghom, appeared be- of foreign merchandise, of which Foree. Three other battalions his wife and son were kidnapped position of the safe by coming in
fore Mr. W. Schofield at the Kow 68 per cont. were American goods, are also due to arrive within the and held for ransom. A sum
of unnoticed during the day.
With regard to the implements loon Magistracy this morning, on a The Philippines sold to the United next few weeks to replace those $16,000 was demanded as ransom, apparently used, comments the charge of exposing to the public States nearly 75 per cent of the leaving Shanghai for Home. but under the circumstances, the
view two indecent pictures. The $137,000,000 worth of products Straits Times, it is alleged that defendants both pleaded guilty they shipped overseas.
The Welch Battalion will re- prisoner stated that he could not Clithese locksmiths, of the kind
main in Shanghai throughout the raise it. It was explained that the defen- that go about litting up locks and dants were running small picture
winter as one of th five battalions After having been held prisoner selling keys, use pieces of wire ingallary, exhibiting a series photos
named by the War Office to con- for several months, Wong was set opening for their patrons locks the and other prints at the nominal
According to a list published institute the garrison to ensure the free, after both his lege had been keys of which have been lost. It price of one cent per head. Among the Gazette, there are in Hong safety of British residents here. broken, with, orders to collect a
ninde. AS is claimed that an expert Chinese the pictures, most of which were kong 25 churches where marriages That they will be locksmith, given sufficient time, scenic views, were the two which can be celebrated. Nineteen of welcome as any of the other ransom of $15,000, when his wife will by this means open almost were the subject of the charges. them are on the island and six on units whose presence Shanghai and son would be set free. any lock!
Fines of $25 each were imposed. the mainland.
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The crippled man managed to has so greatly appreciated, goes without saying.Shanghai Times. make his way to Wuchow, where
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