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reticent, while others were frankly obstructive. On this point, the Government is allont. Speaking generally, the Government ap- pears to have shown a disposition willingly to accept such mendations as it considers to have been reasonable, although in nome
recom-
DAY BY DAY
ONE OF THE SUREST ELEMENTS OF POLITICAL SUCCESS IS THE FRIEND- SHIP OF YOUNG MEN—A Master of Balliol.
Instuneen proposals have been turned down without any very satisfying reasons being adduced.
The Den Line wn. Banlawers, from The opposition to the suggested
Home vin Straits, in due here on the fixing of exchango for sterling 18th instant from Penang. commitments, to name only one,
is a case in point. On the whole, however, the official attitude hasnt llons to The Rt. Rev. the II.E. the Governor and Lady Peel not been unreasonable, and there Blahop of Victoria and birs. Duppuy are some instances in which the this afternoon at 4.80 p.m. Government has made out quite
LOCAL TENNIS FARCE.
IS CHRONIC APATHY OF CLUBS TO CONTINUE?
By "Netcard"
Hongkong tennis clubs are pos-to a sense of false optimism re- Laibly not aware of it; yet it is so garding the attitude of the clubs obvious. They have been staging proved to be justified. Froni tho a big farce, in two acts. The first expressions of opinion given then.. revealed unbounded enthusiasm the earlier efforts to discover the over a project to give a new im attitude of the clubs, had, to all petus to local tennis: the second intents and purposes, beon entirely Jact covered the chronic apathy wasted, and a ludicrous position effect arose when the Secretary was this project. If only they would instructed to circularise all clubs when naked to put into
the two they desire to lio believed they were, or were not, in favour make up their minds in which of asking them, once again, whether
This attitude is difficult to of the scheme. excuse, or even explain. In 1980, The clubs have got to make up The Right Reverend C. R. Duppay, the Hongkong Lawn Tennia As-their minds. It in simple Bishop of Victoria, Hongkong is sail-sociation was reorganised, with enough question, requiring a sim- ing for England on Saturday, April & two main objects: firstly, toplo reply. Either the clubs do- by the P. & 0. 9. 9. Corfu. He will assume proper control over the aire, or they do not want, a per- leave by launch from Queen's Pier at
game in the Colony in a mannermanent ground for championship, befitting its title and implied interport, exhibition and lengue status: secondly, to acquiro means tennis. They are not even TC- Ya Yuk-ching, aged 5, living at by which to carry this into effect. quired to stake their affillation by Larch Street, Mongkok, was taken by The former was dependent on pro- contributing to the debenture list. her parents yesterday to the Kwong vision of the means, which is still Do they, or do they not, want a Wah Hospital, where she died, having unfulfilled. But true to the in-ground? And if so, are they in been fatally burnt, when, playing near structions given by its members favour of the anggested sito sub-a spirits stove, she accidentally upset (i.e. local tennis clubs affiliated) Kowloon,
the L. T. A. set about the task of it and her clothing caught fire.
finding a "home" for the Associa- tion and its members, on which could be staged and organised the principal tennis events,
Con-
a good case for declining to com- ply with specific recommenda- fons. The biggest problem with which the Commission had to deal was undoubtedly the task of en- deavouring to indicate where de- centralisation would be possible. especially in the C.S.O. and the P.W.D. Many valuable proposala were put forward in this nexion, while in Insisting that heads of departments and departments should be entrusted with a greater measure of respon- sibility the Commissioners went to the root of much of the circum- locution in administrative affairs In this Colony. There is far too much passing on of responsibility Civil Service. Pertinent
in our points are also made in regard to
the method of keeping accounts, in which respect it is noteworthy that the Government suga nothing of the strictures passed.
It is impossible in the spare at fully our command to go more into the report at the moment, but it is at any rate gratifying to know that as a result of the In- hours of the Commission the Gov- rnment has accepted economies involving close on three lakhs of dollars, to say nothing of others. which cannot be expressed in terms of dollars and, cents, To sum up, the investigators were entrusted with n most unenviable tuak. They hare discharged it in a manner worthy of the higheat praise. The community them its gratitude for an exacting job well done."
weg
Disarmament and Employment.
In support of plens for world disarmament, a conclusive case can be made out from the economic, historical and moral standpoints. If nations agree, if political difficulties can be recoli ciled, it is admitted that all-round
Hongkong Telegraph. milltary.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1923.
RETRENCHMENT.
The report of the Retrenchment Commission, admirably conceived and drawn up though it is, will not command the attention that it
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The Only Doubt.
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Complete Indifference. The clubs must not act though they are being rushed into something which has been kept a close secret. They have all the facts before them: can inspect the
"Behind Office Doors", now showing the Queen's Theatre, featuring Mary Astor, Robert Ames and Ricardo Cortez, in a story of the love of two girls for one man. He, a Anttored and pampered individual, is depicted It was a difcult task: a severe ground whenever they dosiro: as oscillating in his affections, and ground shortage In Hongkong left have ample chance to weigh up the wanting in gratitude until faced with the Association with no alterna-pros and cons, and need not be
business crisis when the way to true love is pointed out to him. The tive but to Beck a site in Kowloon. afraid that if they turn the pro- In this the clubs acquiesced. Aject down as it stands, that they story logs in parts, but there is plenty site was discovered. Of this the are being disloyal to the Associa
clubs were duly informed and on tion.
of humour.
SUGAR MARKET.
THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.
treath and Co.
January 9, of this year, the Coun- They must realise, if they cil of the Association unanimously haven't done so already, that the recommended the adoption of
L.T.A., exists in their interesta. scheme which provided for the It has no axe to grind. Its execu leasing of a piece of groundin tivo is the unpaid servant of the
Kowloon. Chatham Road,
The clubs, and its duties are to control members of the Council had before and work for the welfare of the them full details of the project, game in the Colony. close with architect's plane, and
The present proposals, which
The following cable at the of the sugar market yesterday is timates. At the same time it he form a definite attempt to realise been received, by Messrs. Pen-came evident that the Association, the chief necessity of the Associa
to carry out the scheme properly, tion, need careful consideration, would have to be incorporated, and
ta that a debenture list would have but latterly the cluba appear
have displayed complete indiffer- to be opened to provide the money jnecessary for the work.
ence,
London, Terminals. August 1932 4/81⁄2 up 1d. December 1932 5/% up 24d. March 1933 5/8% up 2d. May 1933 5/6 up 24d. Bayers at above prices, sellers whether the site was not too ex the feelings of its members? That
asking 4d-%d. more.
New York Terminala. (No quotations).
The one doubt expressed WOH
from
Is the Association to abandon the project without oven knowing
is the question which confronts its officers, who have received
posed to the high winds Lyemoon Pass. It was a point worth consideration, and con- sideration it was given. But sub. Practically no assistance from those whose interest should be ject to this, the proposals were even more lively than that of the recelved with enthusiasm, inviting L.T.A. ufficials.
The Alternative.
In confident belief that the Asso- Union's the League of Nations
ciation's programme was meeting well-known experts with the full approval of its mem- Conferencea,
In reading their decisions, clube put forward proposals for dealing bera. Further indication of this
an extraordinary have one or two things to consi- with unemployment in connexion (wnd given at with disarmament, including con- general meeting of the Association der. If the Association does not version of existing factories, intro- on January 25, when again the take the opportunity of securing scheme was carefully outlined and the present site, what is the al- duction to new industries, the es-
Jappeals were made to the mem-ternative. A ground on the Island tablishment of training centres for hers to express their views, parti-is out of the question, the impor- reductions of fighting forces are displaced workers, the payment of cularly if they were contrary-tant consideration being that it central site., A where necessary, minded. But again a unanimous must occupy n technically possible. As an attrac- compensation
ex-ground at Aberdeen or Causeway tion to the heavily burdened tax-colonial development and the exten-opintor in favour of it was
Bay would be useless. There is payer, the broad suggestion of a
sion of trade facilities. It was em- pressed.
no availabla. land in the city. or. money saved
oven its nearest outskirts, making 25 per cent. reduction of expendi-phasised that the ture on armaments is calculated to
Apathetic Reaction.
......
from reduction of armaments Then followed an appeal to the it imperative to seek a venue some- appeal, apart from the question of should not pass immediately into clubs (by circular letter) asking where in Kowloon. lessening the risk of future wars, the pockets of the taxpayers, but them to intimate to what extent
everyone.
num-
war
site
The suggested position is not So far disarmament has everything should be partly used to prevent they would be prepared to support an ideal spot. It promises many I would have done, and which it de- to recommend it to the community
distress
the affected the scheme by taking out deben- disadvantages, but it is at least Among serves, bad it been made public at large. But it will net
Surprising though it may within reasonable distance of the bring workers. One thing that is ovident | tures. at an earlier date. It was in July, unmixed
is the need for deliberate and seem, the waving of enthusiasm Star Ferry and can be reached by blessing to
In this respect 1930, that the Commission was While obviously,
it is just as accessible, and perhaps "the
greatest conscious planning. Any nation dates from the despatch of this bus and ricksha.
letter. appointed, and it took until May good to the greatest
which can plan beforehand for the
Came the annual general meet-even more so, than the Kowloon of the following year to conclude ber" must be the prime considera-emergencies of
should be ing of the Association at the end Cricket Club. And if this the very thorough investigations tion of organised society, no nation, capable of making adequate provi- of last month, when the fear thats hot secured, where is the AB- n ground, by which alone it can carry out the however, can neglect its responsion for the emergencies of peace. the Association had been lured in-sociation to find
ịchief object of its existence? will lose their present livelihood, sibility towards the citizens who and whose familles will be threa tened with the spectre of want as a consequence of disarmament. Tho British League of Nations Union
and commit to paper the conclu- sions reached. When it is remem- bered that no fewer than ninety- nine meetings were held, and that the whole Government machinery of the Colony had to be closely scrutinised, it will be agreed that the Commissioners did remark-initiated expert investigations into ably well to present their report this problem of disarmament and inside a year of their appoint.
unemployment, under the direction ment. On the other hand, there of a former Financial Secretary to is no reason of which we know the War Ofce. Early in March, why the Government could notit organised a Conference at the have expedited publication. Ita London School of Economics. It commentary, dealing with the
was found that the issues to be issues raised, Is dated October faced, in essence if not in scope, are similar to those which must in- evitably accompany all schemes for industrial rationalisation. In tho past, all applications of scientific The first thought which strikes development to industry have caus us after reading through the ro port and commentary is the imed temporary dislocation and unem- mensity of the task to which theployment. Actually, of course, in connexion with disarmament, the Commissionera set their hands. It dislocation has already started in a is one thing to make vague and small degree. Nava! cuts have dis- Keneral criticisms of the Colony's placed a certain number of workers. administration, but quite anotlier
last, yet we have had to wait a further six months before even knowing what the Commission re- commended.
in probe into every department and have indirectly affected shop- centres. and sub-department, to fasten on keopers in shipuilding the weak spots, and to
The British problem, of course, hns suggest sensible reforms. This is what been on an infinitely smaller scale the Commission had to do; a truly than that which confronted Ger- colossal task. The work has been many after the War when the Allies amazingly well done. The Gov-imposed compulsory disarmament. ornment itself, while not agreeing At the great Krupps works, four- with all the proposals put forward, teen factories employing 47,000 Involved. About would, we have no doubt, concedo workers were that point. On the whole, the in-12,000 pieces of machinery bad to vestigators appear to have had the be destroyed, and others converted willing co-operation of the Civil to new purposes. Yet, the Krupps Service, although In the case of factories, were able to go over to the P.W.D. It in put on record that the manufacture of an infinite some of the witnesses were merely variety of peace-time articles.. At
"No, no, Johnny! Let's not put our feet in the nice man's
face."
Is it to be forced into the posi- tion of the Shanghai Lawn Tennis Association, which "boasts" only one court, and possesses that only through the courtesy of the French Club, which reserves it for the use of the Association. Must it go. say to the Kowloon Cricket Club (and where else?) with cap hand, and beg the reservation of a court (naturally upon condi- tlona), and from there attempt to put Into effect its objects?
This or Nothing,
In
The L.T.A., is in the unfortunate position of having reorganised it- self and embarked upon a pro- gramme several years later than it should. All the most suitable plots of land have been taken over, and the Association finds itself in. the unenviable position of a bog- gar who can't be a chooser. So far ns can be seen, it is the Chatham Road site or nothing if the L.T.A., is to have its own ground, with full control over Ata uso.
Other than this it will have to bog of borrow a court, or courts, from a club in the position, and willing, to sacrifice any part of their ground, or failing this--and the alternativo. has to bo. faced- it will have to abandon entirely any hope of assuming offective control over tennis in Hongkong. For these reasons, it is vital that the clubs should determine without further waste of time, whether or not they desire tho As- sosiation to go on with the pro- jeet. It will be a bitter disap- pointment to the LT.A., If Ita members tura the scheme. down.. but oven this ia to be preferred to silence and Indifference.
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