THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH,
BRITISH TRADE IN SOCONY SUED BY
RUSSIA.
BUSINESS DELEGATES LEAVING SOON.
EVERY BIG INDUSTRY HAS ITS REPRESENTATIVE.
-FRIENDLY ATTITUDE.
WATCHMAN.
ALLEGATION OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL.
“CUMSHAW". ISSUE.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1929.
PROBLEMS OF THE MUSICAL JOTTINGS. · BANNING OF IDOL
MINORITIES.
LEAGUE DISCUSSION
ON PETITIONS.
SIR AUSTEN DEFENDS THE PRESENT SYSTEM,
Today's Concert-An effusive Critique-Best Records of The Month.
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A very interesting Musicale will be given at the Helena May In-
WORSHIP.
NOT A SUCCESS IN SWATOW.
stitute this afternoon. The per- ALLOWED TO CONTINUE, FOR
Narian Singh, formerly a watch-
formers will be in costumes and mar employed by the Standard Oil
the most ambitious items will be Company of New York, Union Building, at its Laichikok pre-
two short scenes from Carmen, in mises, was the plaintiff in" an
which Mrs. Womack will sing and. Action before the Pulane Judge
Mies Capell and Miss Wong will dance. The first part of the pro- (Mr. Justice Wood) in the Sum- GREATER PUBLICITY.
an Indian gramme consists of mary Court this morning. The
London, March 6.
dance, a Sailor's dance and an Irish London, Mar. 6. plaintiff claimed $50, being $26
The problem of the minorities, jig, done by children and preceded The mast important stop yet wages for January. 1929, and a taken to revive trade between similar sum in lieu of notice. He the most important subject before by appropriate sungs by grown-ups, Britain and Russia was initiated alleged he had been wrongfully the present session of the League There is also a Pierrot's dance and of Nations Council, was raised for Scene in Whitechapel, which, In- in London-recently at a meeting of dismissed and that the No. British manufacturera, at which watchman threatened to dismiss the first time to-day when a pro-cludes a Cockney dance. The pro- over twenty large firms were re-him if he did not pay "cumshaw." posal was made by Senator Dan-gramme has been arranged by Mrs. Mr. J. M. D'Almada Remedios durand of Canada to modify the Womack. It is quite unique to presented.
petitions have such a performance at the It was decided to send a delega- was for the plaintiff and also re- procedure regarding
Helena May Institute concerts tion to Rusnin representative of presented Makham Singh, who, from minorities.
Sonator Dondurand proposed the number of performers, includ- British
Reuter Anid Mr. Itemedios, had a similar industry, and, to-day, the delegation, claim, the evidence being identical. that in future thene petitions be in the dancers in 181--and a good states which will represent no fewer The defendant Company was re-dealt with by the League Council attendance is assured. It is the on which Mrs. instead of by the present Com-last occasion that 150 prominent firms, will de- presented by Mr. J. T. Prior.
His Lordship decided to hear mittee of Three. Dr. Stresmann Hargreaves-Browne will be able to part for Russia on March 25th.
one case at a time and the case of the. German Foreign Minister, ex-assist at any concert in the Colony. Mr. Douglas Hamilton. the Narlan Singh was investigated pressed his approval of the pro-and the Social Committee arq mak- ing her a small presentation during President of the Bradford Cham-firs
posal.
the course of the afternoon.. ber of Commerce will represent | The plaintiff stated that he was the woollen industry.
engaged by Foja Singh, the No. 1 watchman, on December 17, 1927. at a salary of $25 a month. was the custom of the Company to grant a bonus of $25 a year to watchmen.
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was stated at further meeting held to-day, adds Reuter, that the Russian Government has adopted an eminently friendly and business-like attitude towards the visit.
Powerful Combination.
How great the inflace the delegation will have is shown by the standing of some of the firms represented. Among them are
Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth
and Co.
Dunlop Rubler Company. Mather and Platt. Clayton and Shuttleworth. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Associated British Machine Tool Makern.
Associate Equipment Company. Rowntree and Co.
Ruston and Hornsby. Ransones, Sims and Jefferies. A. F. Craig and Co., Paisley. Leyland Motors.
British Portland Cement, Manu- facturers.
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On January 10, this year, plain- U was on duty from six o'clock in the morning unti nooti. On
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ONE YEAR LONGER.
EDUCATION NEEDED.
Swatow, Mar. 8. The attempt of the Ministry of the Interior to suppress that lurge part of idol worship which it decreed should be considered to be superstition has not met with great success.
The bigger centres, like Chao- chowfu, Kityang and other cities, represented that suddenly to for bld the annual precessions would a hoavy commercial loss, mean and secured leave to continue the celebrations for at least another: year.
Others have pointed out that the carrying out of the Idols in the first month gives many people greatly-prized opportunity for a holiday.
Features of Festival. At these times relatives make a
Sir Austen Defende. Sir Austen Chamberlain defend-There are critiques and critiques, Ited the Committee of Three. He but I think the following surpasses said the committee had always anything that has been written in dealt with the various cases that line. After diamissing the practice of visiting each other, cording to rights the parties had programme as not carrying one and it is a common sight to Be
beyies of wonten and girls with under the treaties and could not very far, the writer proceeds:
"What a scene in the vast crowd-baskets of seasonable foodstuffs go outside them.
They had always taken up all ball when thousands sat thick going from one visit to another to cases which might produce upon their chairs, so close and be guests at the homes of relatives mingled and motionless as the they otherwise so geldom ace, So between nation and had under-music held them that they looked that the whole round of social life taken the examination of petitions like painted frescoes....What a tends to be centred on these re- brought before them. One thing wonderful silence, the silence of Higious festivals. which showed that the work they that throng, whence no rustle nor had done had not been so bad after cough nor murmur came to taint all was that any Member of the the beauty of song nor mar the Council vould at any time bring up orchestra's luminous flow....Sir
that day, at a quarter to twelve, Faja Singh fold plaintiff that he would receive $25 as "cumshaw" if he gave him Foja Singh) the sum of $12, adding that plaintiff could then conlinne his duties, Plaintiff sald he could not do 30, whereupon Foja Singh, auid "You will not continue to be employed here and you will not
eta grant."
Mr. Remedias:-In other words, he threatened to sack you?--Yes. Continuing, plaintiff said that on the following day, Poja Singh called him at. 7.15 am, took him to the office and told him that his services were no longer required. Plaintiff asked on what grounds he was dismissed and Foja Singh re- plied:-"You have to go away, Dental Manufacturing Company,t's all." He could give no good Wm. Beardmore and Co.. reason. Foja Singh further said Sir Ernest William Moir, Mr that if plaintiff was not satisfied George Balfour, M... Major Gaye could send a petition to the Kindersley, M.P, Mr. C, Hadheld
heid allee. Wright. Mr. W. 11. Askow. Mr. Sydney Waltou, Mr. Ernest Rems- nunt, and Mr. L. Curatos were at Jast month's meeting.
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Plaintiff stated that he was" 107 paid his salary for January, nor was he paid a mouth's wares in
Hen of notion.
Replying to Mr. Prior, plaintiff on the night of denied that The full text of the resolution January, 10 he failed to visit No. then passed wast-
slation, in the course of his "That this meeting, representing duties. He explained that as he various large industrial interests,
was approaching the station he is unanimously of opinion that heard footsteps, and, fearing there the intimation from the Russian might be a thief about, he sat Government. But they would wel-dolyn and listened. After a few come'n delegation of, British in-
minutes, the No. 1 watchman ap- dustry should command the at- tention of leaders of manufactur-peared and asked plaintiff why he
was stopping there. lag and other interests in this Country.
This meeting therefore resolves
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Plaintif further denied that he had been warned for fighting in the watchmen's quarters or that
to take immediate action to be had hern found asleep while stitute a representative delegation
on duty. to proceed to Russia."
objer! of the dele- gation, IL Was laler learn- e will be to discuss with the representatives of Russian frade in Moscow the basis of a scheme for re-establishing trade relations between the two countries on 40 economic basis, which will ensure quicker payment for goods sap- plied
work executed for Russia by British firms,
Every Firm to Send, The question of a loan to Russia to enable her to extend her trade with this country and meet her payments for orders is likely to be discussed.
to or
The delegation is the most Rowerful and influential repre- sentation of British industries that has ever visited a foreign country for business purposes,
Nearly all its members are directors of important British undertakings.
Finance, as
distinct from in- dustrial concerns, will be repro- sunted by men prominently, as sociated with the London money market.
The special knowledge of these men will be useful in discussing the questions of the basis of pay-, ments for loans and the question of a loan.
The case is proceeding.
PROTECTION AND -SOCIALISM.
DR. NORWOOD ON CAUSE OF AUSTRALIA'S TROUBLES.
The Land News, thờ February number of which is now published, an exposition of is more than Liberal and policy. It covers the whole field of politics.
A new feature is a four-page sup- plement which gives a verbatim re- port of one notable speech and full outlines of others, First place this month is taken by Dr. Norwood's powerful indictment of Protection in Austrolia, where he spent most of his life.
He attributes industrial troubles there mainly to two things-"first, an excessively higir Protective tariff'; and, on the other hand, an abject subservience to extreme Sucialist iders." What he has seen of both makes Dr. Norwood a more confirmed Liberal than he has ever been before,
possible, to get this period reduc
Conversations have been going et -on for some months between the Everything depends on Russia
authorities in Moscow and groups. finding
Access 10 tho money
of industrialists in this country markets of London, and of the
with pyard to sending a delega-world. It is only in that way that tion 16 Russia,
it can be made possible for in-
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Mr. Ernest Remnant, editor of dividual firms to do business with the "English Review," who re- Russia.
grent
cently saw Mr. Bossedovsky, the There is undoubtedly a
Soviet Charge d'Affaires In Paris, opening for British trade and in- was one of the Initiators of the dustry in Russia. There is £450,- scheme.
000,000 worth of public utility work waiting to be done.
Russin's requirements clude:-
One of the difliculties in regard to trading with Russia at present
is the long period over which she spreads her payment for goods.
Russia's Needs.
Large business has been done with various firms in this country, but the period of payment has grown longer. It is the desire, it
New ronds. Railway rolling stock. Railway repairs. Agricultural machinery.
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Drainage. Lighting.
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Many villages, again, worship. exclusively idols which under the ordinance from Nanking would; be forbidden, and obedience to the
regulation
would
a question regarding the minori-Thomas Beecham came smiling to Government ties, even after decision had his place, bowing to his public, bow-leave them without any religion. been given by the Committee of ing to his orchestra, a dean of three.
dinity, a marvel of mien, a figure straight from the Prado, specially No Appeal Ever Made,
released by Velasquez for the oe- Hitherto none had ever appeal-ension....What a man! What a ed to council after the Committee master of music! Til you have had given a decision.
seen him conduet you do, not know what movement can be.
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ben initiated.
He was sure that any impartial
"He stands there and spreads person when shown document and his arms as if he were about to take work which the Committee had
a deep dive, stands polsed on the done would be perfectly satisfied edges of melody, and then plunges, that they had achieved in a large and then all the currents of sound measure, the purpose for which swirl him about, and all its broad the system had
waves bear him uoly on their He suggested that in future spread; his arms toss with the greater publicity should be given foam af sotes, his fingers Bash like to the work of the Committee 80 silvered bubbler, na ho cleaves the remove the apparent mis vocal waters.... All the gestures apprehension and uneasiness.
that man has ever known secin to he under the sway of the music at once gushing from his own baton
a
Main Defect.
may
Some of them are reported to have made a special point of the annual processions this year for fear that the Government order come into force next.
The idols are carried through quarter and every street every and lane of every quarter, with heating of drums and playing of flutes,
An amusing element is intro- duced into the processions by small boys who "net the lion," one carrying his head and rejoicing to work his capacious jawa, another! acting his legs covered with strip of cloth. Other boys caper: about with monkey maska on their
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Picturesque Processions,
At night, the procession con-
The main defeet of the present and drunk by his own heart....tinues with the light of long bam- procedure, he went on was the Sometimes he puis aside his baton | boo torches wound round the body, delay. He hoped they would be and conducts with his hands alone, crackers are constantly fired, and able to devise a means of ex-throws himself back and lings at the bounds of the village tha editing the system. The ques- some divine missile at his players cider address the idols, reciting tion of minorities should not be a on the orchestra's edge, pommels the blessings which the village! source of oppression or a menace to the rhythm into his violins and desires at their hands in the
then Betters again into gentleness, coming year. the peace of the world:
In conclusion, Sir Austen agreed and his fingers flicker and flicker, with other Members of the Council (Continued on Page 11.)
too large that the question was
necessary.
Subsequently, also on the border
of the village, the idols are set! with their faces to the open country and their backs to the village. The procession jumps. through a bonfire to a pluce behind the idols, and the village thus stands in sérried ranks be-
and too detailed to heundled the League were, in their opinion, in one session, of the Cod,
He agreed that a Reporter
Change of Procedure? should be appointed with one or two Members of the Council as as- The Council adjourned until to- sistants, to conduct a thorough morrow when Mr. Adaichi thehind them, while they keep off the enquiry into the entire question, Reporter on the general question to obtain the fullest information of minorities, will present a draft
for as to the procedure which had resolution providing been in force up to now and as to examination and a report on the,
of the obligations and the duties 'of | nivisability changing the the minorities, and to make re-Council's procedure regarding commendations
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what minority petitions.-British Wire changes in the method adopted by exs.
BLU At ner
"I thought it would be a good idea for the children to
sco what a good job you're doing,
host of malignant spirits which might threaten the fortune of the an community. In this way is the happiness of the village for the coming year secured.
Clearly to abolish these customs without replacing them with some higher faith will make a serious break in the common thought- world of the people, and cannot be for the good of society. It is based on the idea of making people good and enlightened by Government, instead of relying on those slower but surer methods which convince the reason, the methods of education and of re- ligion.
Sun Yat-sen Burial.
A committee has been appoint- ed at the instance of the municipal branch of the Kuomintang to arrange for the commémoration of Dr. Sun Yat-sen on the anniver- sary of his death on March 12th. Seanty reference has so far been made as to special ecre- monics in connexion with his funeral, presumably because in- structions on this point from Nanking are still not definite.
Scattering the "Red"," General Hau King-tong has been for some time in Canton attending the conference of the provincial meeting of the Kuomintang, He is now said to be proceeding, from Canton to Nanking to sit as a re- presentative in the National meet- ing of the Party.
His troops, which left recently to take part in the campaign against the Communists who had concentrated, in southern Hunan, and on the borders of Kiangal and. Kwanglung, send back, re- ports of the scattering of the Communists forces. The rema- ants, estimated at only some 700 men,
have are reported to reached Vuphin on the Fukion- Kwangtungborder, and, their way to Changchow being block ed, to be making for Tingchow. Our Own Correspondent.
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