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Hongkong Telegraphy-
THURS, MARCH 3, 1982.
TUBERCULOSIS,
eral health of the Colony.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1932.
DAY BY DAY
THAT IS NOTHING THAT 18 QUELL'D BY ONE OR TWO FAILURES, OR ANY NUMBER OF FAILURES.--Wall Whit-
man.
The P. and O. s.. Mirzapore, from
is due here on the inst at noon.
9th)
Mr. M. Manuk will speak on "The Regious Beliefs of the Hantu," at the usual weekly public lecture of the! Hongkong Lodge, the Theosophical Society, 17, Queen's Road Contral to-day at 8 pm...
THE NEXT
TWENTY YEARS.
(1). IDEAS THAT "MUST BE RUTHLESSLY CONTESTED."
By A. J. IRVINE.
(President of the Oxford Union) | to the so-called “rationalism" of
The following is the first of
a series of articles by leaders of thought at the more import- ant British Universities, In These articles the writers alate what they will advocate and work for in Britain and the nert 20 world during the
ment, are compelled from reasona of economy to return to such areas. The mischief is that, even in newly- developed areas, the Chinese crowd together and perpetuate the ovila which are so marked in the over- crowded alum quarters of the city. The
Econo Is reason, again, mie; they cannot afford to rent anything more than cublele space. Here we touch on another aspect, I namely, the sub-letting question, Singapore, Investigation would probably show that there is much profiteering The magnificent Lloyd Triestino going on in this way. So far as iner Conte Rosso is due here on her the Government is concerned, its maiden voyage to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. She will go alongside at policy should be a stricter insist-owloon Wharves and sail for Shang. ence on the laws for the preven-hal at 0 p.m. tion of overcrowding in the case of new property, coupled with ef- forts to prevent rent profiteering. Indeed, when all is said and done, the tuberculosis problem in this Colony is largely a problem of housing conditions. That being
Sir George Lambert, who until re- the case, the authorities could docently was Governor of the United far worse than appoint a commit-Provinces, and Lady Lambert have tee to study the whole matter in been staying at Government House, in Singapore. They will visit Kuala all its ramifications, rent charges Lumpur before returning to Singapore And overcrowding included. The on their way to Hongkong. data thus secured would prove of the utmost use and give valuable On Sunday, nt the King's Theatre,
in addition to the feature film, "Dr. which confronts the world today. The Indian problem provides pointers in connexion with any campaign which might be decided Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," there will be I suppose that in a vague way we our Empire with the greatest op shown a short reel of 400 feet de are consciously awaiting the opportunity of its history. It is picting the funernt in Shanghai of portunity for reconstruction. We the test of whether our historical the two men from II.M.S. Suffolk feel the want of leadership to Imperial policy of Dominions self- who were recently killed by the explosion of a shell at the wharf make the issues clear-the first government will stand the strain.
This tank of any great leader. they were on duty,
Dues the whole edifico of our will show the splended last tribute There is sufficiently wide Imperialism full because in this case we are dealing with a great paid to the gallant seamen by the ference of opinion among International community in Shang-prevent the emergence of any cub-continent divided into castes comprehensive youth movement. that hate eneh other and classes In this article shall attempt to
that posses no common interest? The screening of a special selection express my own view.
Why so? This country has a right
Lesson.
where
"Herr Krawutschke" Listens In.
Germany hat been studying fw broadcasting with character-hat. istle thoroughness. It finda that the usual placing of the verb leads to confusion In reading news itema, Few countries world consider clunging language forins for mere brandcasting. But progressive Germany, realizing the value
insures news given over the nir.
sure
of
news In-
Socialist ex-Ministers has gone too far. Admit that Liberal capitalism produced an unpleasant typol Ad- mit that laissez-faire too often meant a poor sort of berty! But keep alive what was of in- trinsic value in Liberal thought. In this type of compromise lles the hope of anlvation for the English parties of the Left. There will be many difficulties to be faced and mljustments to be made. But the fight against privilege and power. to promote the International mind, TAKE IT that the main pur- is one that requires unity if it is pose of this series of articles to be successfully waged. It is is the day of 'the abandonment of on "The Next Twenty Years" to attempt to discover what is the rigid fiscal principles; the chances reaction of young people to the of a united, disciplined Loft astonishing situation of uncer- Rood. tainty, diaorganisation, and chaos
years- period in which the control of affairs will pass largely to the generatim re- presented by Meu Al the Chiversities to-day.
clif- us to
of pictures at the King's Theatre First of all then, I deplore near-to suppress terrorism and activi- yesterday on behalf of Shanghly every aspect of nationalism.
refugees Fund was an unqunlified
naccess, there being large attendances The present crisis provides
ties which will only delay con-
us
the
with the humane, educated Indian well.
to whom in fuct power would pass worked-out system of
India were to receive a
self-govern- met. They are men of distinc
on and culture. Are they to be deprived of their rights?
at all the shows. The Chairman of with the final proof that, in the cessions. But our sympathics are the Company (Hon. Sir Shounen modern world, what is for Chow) and directory wish to thank good of one is for the good of all. the public for their patronage to Everything which acts as an Im this deserving cause. A cheque for pediment in the way of confidento $1,501.70 is being handed to the Tang and free exchange, whether it be Wah liospital authorities for trans-the old-fashioned interpretation .or of "accurity." or armaments. mission to Shanghai.
tarifs, must be ruthlessly con- tested.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Cinema Charges.
[To the Editor, Hongkong Telegraph.]
of
more
news
Mine is a simple generation. Its hostility is confined to cortalit Take war, for
*
to
its clarity by moving the verb up into the front part of the sentence and thas throwing tradition to the four winds, Lest the NCWB bo considered partial, equal space
Economic nationalism is the latinet ends. One point in Dr. Li Shu-fan's must be given to both sides of
greatest curse of the day. After example. My generation la so im- the futility and of pressed with almirable address to the Rotary an argument. Sources of
all, with developing methods
ever-ex-barbarism of war as to harbour definitely inserted. To
transport, and with our Club on Tuesday reveals the extent
tending capacity for production extensive pacifism in Ita midst. to which tuberculosis has got a sure clear announcing, the broad-
fand destruction) there are only which may, significantly, make grip in this Colony. It was his cust copy, after preparation, is
two courses which ultimately re-things awkward for militant gov statement that over 67,000 casas read into a dictating recording
main to be followed by modern ernments in the future.
We are sensitive to injustice as orrur here in a year. This, bow-machine by the announcer. Thus
the dissolution, Sir.-When are we to expect the tone towards chaos and
other in the suppose every generation in In which ever, can represent only a tithe of words
innocent appear
of the direction of a gradual, slow
sub-its youth. In ninety out of the sum total, since innumerable enough in print may be found admission prices of some
in a world-state, some hundred strikes our sympathy is mergence Even if we
out local theatres to be reduced? cases are not notified.
Lo sout omlaious. If 80,
by not with the blackleg, Speaking When 1 attend a show in uni- what after the model created take notifications only, we find that they come. When dictating new form. I have to pay 70 cents, equal | Mr. Wells.
generally, we are on the side of Germany in Whatever is good in the
lir her struggle to There is, on an average, a weekly to a stenographer, a word may ta about a shilling. Many of my death-roll of more than fifty, and be lost. That the girl has failed friends and myself think we are to-day is merely another step to free of the unjust burdens Im- at Versailles. to this fact must be silded the other to get it is sufficient reason for being imposed on; considering the that goal, however fantastic such pased upon her that in about one out of every four considering it undesirable for value of the local dollar of late an idea may seem to be. It may Above all, we are hostile to bum- been comparatively he that we hear of the success of bug and mediocrity, and we re- CILLx, B sufferers leave the broadcasting and out it goes. The months lins
some conference, the concession verence dynamic genius which high and stendy. Colony when they fear that death popular figure of English writing,
Varlous managements increased of a moratorium, the constantly the greatest of all things. We Is impending. Those grim figures "the man in the street," has its their prices when the dollar stump growing block of opinion in favour will throng to see a Russian film reflect the hold which the disease counterpart. in German radio ines and I suggest that the time is of reparation cancellation, or per- or (incongruously, perhaps) to has on the populace. They are in the person of "Herr Krawutschke." | now ripe for them to change them haps some new chapter in inter-hear a speech from Mr. Lloyd themselves serious enough, but This robot is literally "nil cars," again; but this time in favour of national, Intellectual and cultural George.
co-operation. All these things they take on an added signifiance To him all terman radio news is their patrons,
way.
To-day charity is leas spoken........ As a regular film fan, I know it in ever, the imminence about but more widely practised. when we bear in mind the danger | addressed.
To-day, Not only what he that both the King's and Queen's) disaster has not awakened the Why is it that a noble desire which they represent to the genny iderstand.. but what Theatres invariably draw crowded democracies. It
time of live fully and get the best out of Is may feel, IM consider-houses. Consequently one natural-haggling nationalism. The way every day is so often mistaken in Whitst there will be generalud. Thus he is pictured as onely assumes that business must be out lies in the hope of the emer. simple minds for irresponsibility agreement that the primary task of the class which may be con distinctly good. is to prevent the disease rather sidered most sensitive to adverse is inclusive in their present prices, parties of
I know that Entertainment Taxence in all European countries of and recklessness? The men
effective and disciplined will come forward in the naxt the Left Circums- twenty years will, I think, poasces than to attempt to cure the tric remarks, the unemployed. "Herr but many an English theatre pro- tances are shaping such an event this general characteristic, that ken, it requires no stressing that Krawutschke" is a metal worker, vides a good sent at an inclusive in this country. Liberals realise they do not ignore the mysterious the problem calls for dual action. living in a typical Berlin work price of 3d, and as a three hour that in fact the practical applica- element of Intuition nor deny the So long as there are sufferers, singman's district. By the time programme,
tion of the ideals of Nineteenth possibity of the "incredible" in long will there be a danger of the the news is prepared for his con-
attempts to work aut XL I would appreciate the publishing Century Liberalism had glaring their spread of the disease. Moreover,sumption, it is understandable to
of this letter in your vainable defects. But they claim that there honourable way of life.
The great bulk of men tlve with- considerations of humanity remirel and it will offend no one. Most paper, as a medium for broadcast is still much in them which is of
ing, what honestly consider a immense value to our present age in district limits. A minority ex that these sufferers should have significant. of
អ courge,
The reaction from the moraliore further into the faintly the genuine complaint.-Yours, etc., modern treatment rendered avail-actual Changing of the language
UBIQUE. fervour of Gladstone's Liberalism dangerous realm of estheticism able. As matters are, the Colony is form. If nulio has accomplished doing practically nothing in this this in Germany, who can direction. Dr. Li's plea for the how far the spoken word, as provision of dispensaries, auna revived by this new instrument, toria, open-air schools and after-may bring marked changes in eare treatment is therefore soundly the language structures of all the Based. Indeed, until some serious world? Writers who cannot effort is made along these lines, successfully read alood may find the authorities will be falling to themselves perforce folding their discharge an elementary respontents and ailently stealing away. sibility.
There is, indeed, every Conversational form, On which reason why something in the
alt language was originally based, nature of a special establishment for the treatment of sufferers Insprang from the word of mouth the early stages should be provided.method, which was all that primi- Admittedly, only a relatively small proportion of the cases might yield to treatment, but if some lives are saved, then something worthwhile i accomplished. Moreover, the educational value of sanatorin can- not be pushed on one side as of no account. Patients who lears the rules of good health would spread the knowledge, which as time goes on becomes accumulative in ita beneficial effects.
tell
be
tive men had. It continued until
the printing press made conversa-
tion far less necessary. Now it appears that the latest news dis Nomination method of men is bring. the ing back the language of tongue. To Germany, a bow for appreciating its import first, and changing its language accordingly.
An Interesting handbook of in- When wo come to face the pro- | formation for China and Japan (1032 blem of prevention, we at once on edition), has been issued by Messrs. counter économic factors. Seventy Mackinnon, Mackenzie and Co., Hong- per cent, of the cases, we are told, kong agents for the P. & O. line. are amongst the poor. Thesa Several maps are included in the people live under housing condi- publication, including those of the tions which are to a very consider: World, India, the Persian Gulf and ablo extent responsible for the Burma, Australia and New Zealand, widespread. Incidence of the dis table gives the distances between all CABO. They have little chance of the principal ports in the world, and recovery whilst existing in such the booklet lë replete with Informa- mordid surroundings. This also is tion for the intending traveller. The a circumstanco which militates handbook may be had on application against patients who, after treat-lat Mesami. Mekinnon and Mackenzie,
and the Eastern
Mediterranean.
A
“Don't forget, Harold, you promised to get off some night
this week to take me to a movie.”“
and art and adoration. ' Of that minority too many. love control and contribute little to their gen- eration. It is among the tiny fow who have the character to control and discipline their minds in this wider exploration that the leaders are to be found.
In conclusion, I do not hesitate to express the view that the Chris- tinn faith will play a vital part when my generation comes into Its own. Not a standardised, modified, distorted faith, not one which is Atimulated by proceeds culled from bazanra held in the gardens of the rich. Rather a fundamentul, living faith, with its people praying for its effective unity.
As I nld before, mine is a simpla generation.
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