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SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1936.
WAITING ON. GERMANY
The fact that Germany has not yet replied to the British questionnaire presented nearly two months ago, seeking elucida- tion on certain points of the
Hitler peace plan, was com
French mesited on by the Foreign Minister in his speech to the Chamber a few days ago. Britain, no less than Franse, anxiously awaits the German answer, which, it was expected,
would have
re-
supplied by the assertion, contly made by the Society, that out of 1,178 cases investigated, no fewer than 749 familles could not afford such costly accom- modation as that provided by a cubicle, but had to content them- selves with bed-spaces. Each of These familles included children.
FACH contribution to the So-
Hongkong's main -crime to light in Magistrates' Courts in its help to the supplying of milk
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cloty for the Protection of Children materially assists auch families. The Society does not give pecuniary aid, but confines or other food for the children port of the National against children comes under the England.
One of last year's cases in who are its particular care and Society for the Prevention of heading of Exposure, Poverty
and Disease,
England was described by the to ensuring that all sick children Cruelty to Children has just There is every excuse for Magistrate as "one of the most obtain proper medical treat- been received in Hongkong. neglect of the poorer class of appalling cases of cruelty" that ment.
It discloses the amazing Hongkong children, because Po- had ever come to his notice. Every ten vents contributed to verty is a terrible enemy that A seven-year-old boy was the Society's funds helps a child. fact that the pre-war record only a fortunate few of the found in a darkened room The price of a tin of cigarettes, of 45,658 complaints that coolics of this Colony are able to "trussed up like a fowl". The n bottle of beer or a visit to the
wrists were drawn tightly, to cinema may save a life. children in England were fight.
In England, more than fifty within five inches of his ankles; suffering needlessly, were' made during the twelve per cent, of the total cases dealt his feet were blue and swollen, Many Europeans express ad- with by the N.S.P.C.C. came and hud to be massaged to re- horrence at the condition of months ending., March 31. under the heading of Neglect, store circulation. The evidence many Chinese children seen In In only 500 cases were the Over ten per cent, were cases of was to the effect that this was a the streets of the Colony. But nightly practice and that the statistics compiled in both Eng- reports discovered to be ill- Il-Treatment and Assault.
mother was absent until the land and Hongkong show that founded.
early hours. The Magistrate this Colony there is far less preventable crime against chil- The number of children BECAUSE of Poverty death sent her to prison.
claims almost a third of
dren-far less cruelty, ill-treat- concerned in the year's cases Hongkong's Chinese babies be-
ment and wilful neglect--than was 113,034. They included fore they reach the age of twelve TIE Hongkong Society for the there is at Honte.
Protection of Children is for- The work of the Hongkong the beaten, the half-starved, months.
Protection of the verminous, the sickly and In no other part of the world tunately not called upon to take Society for the the deformed.
is the infant mortality higher, action in Cruelty cases, except Children is against unprevent-.. with the possible exception of where mui-tsai is involved. able neglect, the neglect that is A total of 4,915 cases of ill- China proper, for which no But the Society faces an ap- the direct result of Poverty or treatment and assault of children authentic statistics are avail- palling task in other directions, Ignorance.
the able.
a task rendered all the more To the Society as much as to were dealt with. This is highest figure recorded in the
Last year, of the total of 19,- dificult by lack of funds.
the parents, money is the great Society's history.
516 Chinese denths in the Nearly all of its work has to weapon in the fight for happy Colony, 7,094 were babies. do with the consequences of childhood. Since it is impossi These are not figures for Poverty. Each month the So- ble under the social system in COMPARED with England, which our Colony can be proud. claty investigates the conditions existence in China to alleviate Hongkong's record is a clean. But we have a far cleaner con- of approximately 200 children. Poverty, the only way Hongkong science regarding the treatment S.P.C. reports show that the people can help is to contributo It is an established fact that of Chinese babies once they pass monthly income per head of the generously to the funds of the the Chinese are notoriously fond the danger age of twelve months. families concerned is well below S.P.C. of their children."
one.
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Few of them have to face the '$2.
Cases of cruelty are almost appalling Cruelty and Ill-Treat- If some more concrete evid- solely, if not wholly, to mui-tsai. ment that are so often brought ence of poverty be required, it is
In the reports periodically been delivered
issued by the Hongkong Society. for the Protection of Children, statistics showing the naturé of offences invariably show that no cases of crucity or ill-treatment are reported,
on the eve of the forth- coming meeting of the League of Nations Coun- cil. Extreme care was taken in drafting the British Note, and from the delay in the reply it would appear evident that equal
care
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Badly chosen diet, causing. Indiges- tion and dyspepsia, is a great
never-
Now for some practical suggestions. outlook on life, preventing the subjest The
from giving of his best. It induces need for enution, in order not Those who witnessed the pre-of civilisation. It is estimated that
that feeling of "What's the good?" to jeopardise the negotiations view of the now motion picture at least fifty per cent. of civilised men where he could take orders from some which in absolutely fatal to sustained To-day ho ja white effort and hopeful endeavour. Care. quite fittingly nanted "The Story and women suffer from this painfully else. already set in train, is obvious. of Louis Pasteur," at the Queen's disability, the effects of which are haired-and-still going through his ful attention to the rules of health,
enly too apparent.
same routine as thirty years ago, especially diet and exercise, produces As to the exact nature of the re- Theatre may congratulate them An inferiority complex robs one of This case can be matched in many a state of well-being in which nothing ply, the Berlin correspondent of selves on having been among the one's proper place in the world, pre other businesses. There are many seems impossible.
first to see the screen enter upon venta one from rising in one's pro- men growing old in subordinate post a leading London newspaper a new-and what will undoubtedly fession
or trade, rostricts one's tione, who might have risen to points out that Germany is ex-be-a greater fleid of usefulness. earnings, and hinders, one from important posts given a little more hindrance to success in life. This tremely anxious to prevent any For the first time, the motion pic- obtaining the respect and esteem of belief in themselves.
from may seem an exaggeration; The disability may come ture turns blographer, and made friends and acquaintances, or business
self-distrust,theless, historians tell us that an tendency towards a re-forming clear what most of us had for-associates,
natural timidity and
Or it may
enormous meal hustily gulped down of the Stress Front, and now gotten, the debt mankind owes to can be well Rustrated by the case of be the result of a
How an inferiority complex works which can be congildhood of re- :
on the morning of Waterloo gave that Italy's conflict in Ethiopia Louis Pasteur, who added a score a man I knew. Long ago he did so pression. Parents who take a delight Napoleon such a fit of acute indigea-
Lion
that his judgment became well in a subordinate position that he in snubbing their children and "keep- is ended, Berlin is, naturally keen of years to its life span
The story of the picture, and o was given a trial in a higher place, Ing thertorily complex which will be There is nothing like a bilious attack breed in them clouded. Hence defeat and exile. and watchful on that account. critical analysis of the work of Then his disability came out.
an inferiority
to make one feel that no effort is may therefore be expected the players is printed elsewhere in
Responsibility frightened him; he a tandicap to them all through life.
worth while, and that one might as was afraid to make declaton. Ilo Or often one finds the
youngest that some of the questions will this newspaper. It is, however, a hated giving orders to those sub- child in a large family, having been privilege to point out to those who ordinates who had but lately been his bullied by its elders, growing up with be dealt with in a clear and con- do not rend "movie reviews," that equals. In a fortnight he had had the sane drawback. It is difficult to erete fashion, while replies to here is an altogether different enough of responsibility, and asked get rid of ideas which have been
Here alhers may be left, vague for picture.
is history re- to be returned to his former post, implanted in very early days. future consideration. To the enacted on the screen-here are historical characters brought to query whether Germany regards life so vividly and convincingly herself as now in a position to that no one will forget them-here- conclude "genuine treaties," is shown the drams, the pathos, Herr Hitler may be expected to the romance, the tragedy of the say that, since he has offered to life of a man who dared raise his participate in a number of new voice against the ignorance and pacts, it is clear that the Ger-prejudice of his day, and whe defied kings and potentates alike man Government considers it-
It looks as if Repulse Bay | There appears to be a movement self in a position to conclude cause he knew he was right.
We wish it were possible for (bathers who do not happen to foot to soak the motorists. Of such pacts without reservation,
every school pupil to see "The possess matsheds will, like the course, if one can af-Ford providing the other participants Story of Louis Pasteur." Teachers Arabs, have to fold their tents and Austin-tations Standard of living, stick to the spirit and letter of|of biology and chemistry would quietly steal away.
to Dodge the these pacts. On the point of find their tasks greatly lightened.
O Germany's attitude towards the
maintenance of the remaining
BULLS AND INNERS
From the
the Office
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tors will pass through Hongkong
How can we soak 'em?
one
O
Butts
cannot hope official Fint.
IL
an
well throw up the sponge.
Regular exercise, oxygenating the blood, and clearing away the waste is another remedy for self-depreciation. Regular sleep in a pure atmosphere also helps. Lack of proper rest soon makes one slack and unili to stand up to one's job.
TO CURE
SHYNESS
So much for the physical side; now for consideration of moral and emotional aids ta self-confidence. Victims of an inferiority complex aru apt to shrink from the society of others, and his only makes the con- dition worse. It is a good thing to force oneself to mix with others as much na possible, and take a fair share of the conversation.
Don't be afraid to express your 0 0
opinions; when you find people listen- Although horses, mules "and
ing to them with attention, the feel- aimilar animals" are not permitted
It is said that the majority of ng of self-confidence will increase and go on increasing. When the operative clauses of the Versillsider limitation of air arma-l in the water at our pubile beaches, ladies in Hongkong, prefer du timid sportsman was given a gun and puma: which les Treaty, this will be a difficult ments along with the conclusion silly asses can often be seen there Maurier filter-ended cigarettes, told to re out after.
Apparently, they are not slow. In had been doing damage around the mutter, as it goes to the very of a Western Air. Pact; for Ger-in full force,
ក 口
accepting a good tip!
comp, lo was heartened up by the root of all German post-war many has latterly shown a It is estimated that 300,000 visi-
counsel; "That puma is much more ៨ :: ២ grievances.. This issue, if an-determination to maintain her
Tourists are evidently easy prey frightened of you than, you are of
him." Table Atrife, for it contains within nection, Hitler has argued that route to Manila, next summer. for the passing of bad ton-eont. This is an excutiont frame of mind
awered, may produce consider-aerial supremacy. In this con-
pieces. They're scarcely likely, to be in. Say, to yourself, "These it all the bristling German an-the growth of Germany's air
when they get back home, to refer people are just as shy of me as I am. Lagonism to the French view of armaments is governed by the To Let Shortly ready for ac-to their good dimes in Hongkong, of them." This will do a lot of good the European order, which is parallel growth of the Soviet's cupation, Imposing edifice beauti-
.0
in helping to conquer that feeling of defined in Germany as being air arm-yet at the same time fully situated in own grounds at A lady swallowed a small fl inferiority. based completely on the sacred- Germany's foreign policy is to Stanley, Company's light and while bathing at Castle Peak Inst ness of the Versailles Treaty, exclude Russia from Europe water laid on, uninterrupted view Sunday. If it grows, she should In answer to the question politically. This exclusion is of the sen, spacious halls and have a whale of a time. regarding Germany's attitude likely to run right through usual offices, garages, private
Naturally, tents in front of mat- towards the territorial and Hitler's reply, for Germany's beach, sun bathing facilities, self- political status quo in Europe, immediate aim seems to be contained suites, free board and sheds would be liable to curtail Hitler may point out that Ger security and settlement in the lodging. Full particulare from Government servants! far-sighted-
any Magistrate; or, Superinten-neas. many has at no time considered West as a substitute for the dent of Prisons. such changes in Europe expect Locarno Treaty. Meanwhile,
Thieves recently, robbed several by methods of peaceful agree-Europe awaits the German ans- We hope that the lady whone Government servanta matsheds at ment. A stubborn Isauo is wer. Its tone and nature may bathing, costume was almost torn Tweed Bay. Some people wouldn't I can turns out to be right more raised by the question whetherwell have vital effects on the off by a barnacle last week has mind a robbery if they could only often than not. Clauda Gant Hitler would be willing to con- future peace of the world.
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It is a good plan to mix with muccessful men as far as possible. The atmosphere of "making good" will insensibly affect one's outlook on life. It is well to realise that a successful man is built on the same plan as oneself, with the same num- ber of arms and legs, and a nose in the middle of his fact, and a mouth. underneath it, like anybody else. "What man has done, man can do."
And the man who, ways to himself,