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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, AUGUST 28,
THE REARMAMENT
PROGRAMME ·
Sir S. Hoare on Real Progress
FINANCE OF AIR RAID
PRECAUTIONS
"Please Kill
Me,"
And He Did
Stanley Marlin drove to a York police station and said:
1937.
New
The
"I have a dead woman here." police found in the ear the body of Florence Jackson, aged 37.
Martin, who now faces a murder charge, said that he and Mlar Jack- son had been touring the city's bars. and night clubs, when she turned to kim and said: "Please kill me."
"I felt reluctant to comply with her request, Martin told the pollee, "But I felt I should." He strangled her with her own bell.
Sir Samuel Hoare, Home Secretary, speaking at Cambridge THE
recently, said that evidence of the progressive improvement in trade and employment since 1931 might be seen on every hand. The recovery was primarily and mainly due to revival în demand for the normal products of industry.
tap could be filled by an increase
ment
MARK
OF THE NEUROTIC
DR. ADLER'S LECTURE
a
The extent to which expenditure Įvantages to be gained from the views under the defence programme had of the natural beauties of this coun- try by taking care not to spoil the contributed Was often over
countryside with litter. estimated, but the Government; recognized that the completion of! With regard to advertisements ex- hibited in such a way as to spoil the that programme would leave a gap views, he understood that the Scapa
Dr. Alexandra Adler, daughter of in industrial demand. An equiva-Society was in consultation with re- the late Professor Adler, lecturing on lent and concurrent expansion In presentatives of local authorities, "The health of the mind" at the City the home and that it was probable that cer- of London Vacation Course at Bed- commercial demond in
warning murket seemed improbable, and Ittain proposals would shortly be
ford Callege, uttered submitted for his consideration. He
the labelling of people as might be that the greater part of the contemplated
she suld, that then he should neuratle.
The border-line, she Convene a production for export markets. terests concerence of all the in- could be drawn if they considered how with view to the person reacted to his mistakes. The Government, for their part, were seeing what could be done, by agree- The failure would use his mistakes as an excuse for not attacking his or otherwise, to get greater continuing their policy of taking all protection for the beauties of the problem again and as a safeguard practicable steps buth for the further English countryside. It might well
That person suffered for his future. development of this country's overseajbe that nothing effective could be from neurosis. trade and for the freer exchange, of done without new legislation, but he was certainly prepared to consider Heeds throughout the world.
posals for improving a situation was generally regarded at the tax-payer and the ratepayer, it which was the intention of the Govern- present as unsatisfactory. ment to continue their polley of
ROAD ACCIDENTS steady improvement in the
The number of persons killed and services. He hoped that
jinjured on the ronds in Great Britain provements effected in the law by was very high, and was a matter of The Factories Act would lend to grave concern. The police
lending more and more to rely on great reduction in the number
of
warning or advice than factory accidents. The Factory De- the giving
a large-scale partment, as well as the organisa on prosecution, and
experiment was about to be made, tions of employers and employed, at the cost of the Government in two were fully alive to the importance selected areas with a view to seeing of reducing the number of accidents, to what extent these newer methods a special were likely to prove successful. The and he intended to take interest in this side of the work of detalls were being worked out and the Factory Department.
With due regard to the interests of Sympathetically any practical pre- unhenithiness," she continued: "Bash-
make upon
a wise ond
social the im-
of
were
would be announeed ns soon as emphasize possible, but he would that that to a large extent the remedy Perhaps the greatest claim
Iny with the individual user of the could Government the National
ile was at present engaged with the confidence of the road.
made the Prison Commissioners on a com- that they had country was
with the
re-prehensive review of the whole felt substantial progress
administration with the armament programme and had been of prison able at the same time to proceed object of preparing an orderly plan far-seeing proof progress on a wide front in the with
of social betterment. In the next two or three years.
A great gramme rearmament programme, he was gind deal could, be done on the adminis- to be able to say, as one who had trative side, for example, by an ex- for the most of his Ministerial career tension of the system
the fighting convicts from the beginning of their connected with been
and by stendy pro- Services, that real progress was sentences, being.mede. '
gramme of improvement of prison buildings. It was clear, however, that administrative measures would require to be reinforced by legisli
our
Majestically and uninterruptedly pro great naval programme
Our air plans ceeded on its course. were getting well under way. With
tion.
of
"The warning is not to mix up mistakes and dificulties with a real ulness in a cliitd is a sign that he could not stand the idea of failure."
Lacit of social interest played a big part in all kind of unhealthy develop- ment. Teachers, by a knowledge of the traces af wrong development, could enable children to develop in the right way so that they could enjoy their health of mind.
Dr. environment, Referring to Adler said that families of the second generation of emigrants were fre quently in danger of developing the wrong way. They found themselves in a strange environment, at a differ- ent culture level, and possibly found Criminals a lack of social contact. were not always haled children.
and
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The
kong by the Empress of Asia, plense communicate their present address to Mr. McIntosh of 270 The Peak, Tel. No. 29108.
THE IDEAL OF FREEDOM Mr. Wickham Steed, speaking on International politics, said that this island had developed a system of in-
freedom dividual
Individual esponsibility upon which they had founded the States which formed the fritish Commonwealth of Nations. How could they expect those States to help if Britain got into Europe about some little material advantage? "For instance, will be to prevent a German gun from being
Kowloon, or curnings for
placed in the neighbourhood of Calais, from where it can bombard the suburbs of London?" he asked.
in
TOW IN
SOS uppeals on behalf of reve cale as soon as possible with either
list of re-
Will Mrs. Fernandez who arrived on the Empress of Asia get in touch loent broadcasting station, with Mrs. Tom Mckinna Shanghat- ZBW, has been of great help during hal, whose address is the Hongkong the past few days in sending out Hotel. Tel. No. 30281.
Will Miss Valleschinsky commun!- from Shanghai. Mainly these
certan persons bean requests that
Mrs. Joseph Mohlem at Marble Hall, with Mrs. Wylle at who had arrived by refugee ships.
room 38. Jockey Club. should get in touch with friends or relatives, the names, addresses und
Will Mrs. Gorman, who arrived in telephone numbers being given.
*** Hongkong by the Empress of Asing With the growth of the expanded, please telephone Mr. Fitz-Henry of He could not see a thrill of self- fugees this service
of SOS the Central Fire Station. Tel. No. and each day the number sacrificing devotion going through the
has been larger. The 30303. messages whole British world, but he could see
was the broadcasts, made several times
The welfare committee of the Ro- There were a number
proposals such a thrill when there the Army very much still remained under his consideration at present ident of freedom if the British Gov-day, have usually resulted in early fugee Centre, Happy Valley, would to be done upon the side of person
ernment said to those whom it might contacts one case, already reported, be quite glad to reelvo any of the particular reforence to the
to help them in Do not sup- had results two minutes after the re- following articles
work. Coloured silks and TO-MORROW & WEDNESDAY nel, but upon the millently needed problem of persistent offenders and concern: "Be careful poles in quest was broadcast-and the facili- their
guns and so
system of Borstal treatment. A
press,
of material, station wool, any add pieces Europe where the system of freedom ties thus provided by the be coming into sub-good many details remained to be would
plasticence, coloured chalks, pictures stantial production. Day by day, worked out and he was not yet in bt and the soucity of the human
is being developed, where individunt have proved a great boon.
that can be cut out, drawing papers, Yesterday, a position to make any announce- week by week, the rearmament pro
unusually large brown papers, books that would be number of SOS requests included suitable for very small children, of pence in the world and the introduced, but he intended to press gramme was strengthening the causement when legislation would be personality are being upheld."
two instances of lost luggage-in one needles, white and black cotton and "If that were said, and to-day,
containing scissors. fluence of Great Britain and
with the consideration
of all fortunately, we are in a position to caso it was a trunk Empire in the councils of the na- these matters without delay.
say it with some emphasis, and the lady's entire belongings--the boxes world knew we meant it, the whole having been taken to the wrong des- tinations from the Empress of Asia. international situation would take on a different complexer talk of war. It inn in a week and people wo
would
no longer talk
and we have it, and
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DEFENCE AGAINST AIR RAIDS
Upon the defence front the Home SERIOUS LANDSLIDES
Office was responsible for the very Important side of it known as Air The Govern- Raids Precautions. ment
were determined that this country should not ing behind any
STONE-BREAKER KILLED AT TAIKORTSUI
The heavy rain that fell during the other country in the state of its pre-week-end resulted in two serious Many landslides, one of which caused the paredness against this risk. years of study had been devoted to death of a stone-breaker,
numerous and
The dead man was Li Yee, and he
the
problems involved, and plicatca
been
Once had ms death through being burled a landslide which engulfed a a wooden tool-shed, at Foo Long
Stone Quarry, Taikokisui, on Satur day night. The body was not re- covered until 8.30 am. yesterday.
The other landslide occurred on the Main Island Road, midway between Tylam Villas and the house known
"Erinville". the as
greatly strengthened with view to the fruits of this study be- very great ing reaped, As a result progress had already been made, and under the guidance of the Air Ralds Precautions Department of the Home Office plans were being energetically Ty pushed forward throughout country.
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we
who have to say
to let our foreign policy be guided by domestle idenis which our fathers I died for and taught us to revere. say ict us all think what, in the last resort, we should be prepared to fight and die for; then, through our free Institutions, make the Government do what it ought."
CHINESE RELIEF
LARGE SUMS SENT TO THE DESTITUTE PEOPLE
Numerous donations from Chinese The road was individuals and associations continue partially blocked, but trame yester- to your into the general fund of the day was able to proceed with cau- Hongkong Chinese Relief Associa- tion. Meanwhile, workmen were settlon, and
0 sirailar organisation to clearing away the fallen earth
SHING MUN FULL
BELLMOUTH OVERFLOW HAS MANY SIGHTSEENS
managed
ladies.
d
an
Appeals Effective
A few hours after yesterday's early afternoon broadcast, the, trunks: bo- longing to G. Duncan and Mrs. C. W. Gordan respectively, were recover- ed, but since then two other trunks have been reported missing.
The report of these losses were as follows: Mrs. Alee Davis has lost al brown Revelation suitcase from the Empress of Asla which bears a typewritten label "A. G. Davis." Please communicate with 209 The Penk. Tel. No. 20051.
Mrs. McPhee has lost a large brown leather. trunk, with n label bearing the name "McPhee." ex-Rajputana. If it is found please communicate with Chlef Inspector Andrews, Yau-1 mati Police Station.
T
LEAVING SHANGHAI
Over 200 More Britons Coming to Colony
Shanghal, Aug. 22 (0.12 a.m.) Over two hundred more Britons, chiefly women and children, salied for Hongkong to-day-Reuter
14,000 Foreigners Leave
Shanghai, Aug. 22. Since hostilities started, 14,000 for- eigners, excluding Jupunese, have
evacuated from Shanghot.-
been Reuter.
Mrs. Clark who is at the Jockey Partment of their aunt and uncle,
PATRICIA MILLER Young British Girl And At yesterday evening's broadcast; Brother Found Safe Discussions on the financial aspects had recently been opened with the
by prominent Chinese the following were some of the mes- of local authorities, and rocks.
sages sent out:
Shanghal, Aug, 21. representatives
Small boulders were washed down
The United Press correspondent and it was very satisfactory that
of Mr. Ho Kom-tong, Chairman
Will anyone knowing the where- there was no difference of opinion on to various roads by the rain,
searched as to the desire and duty of local during the week-end, but these were the Relief Association, has contribut-abouts of Miss Butler of Lover Bros., searching for lost American citizens and found with Mr. states, " are Shanghal, get in touch authorities to cooperate with
the not large enough to form obstruc-ed $5,000. Other contributions
Patricia Miller, aged seven, and from
Drummond. Tel. No. 34383. $10,000 (Shanghai currency)
Robert Miller, aged tive, the children Government in taking the necessary
If Miss Molly Farsons is in Hong-of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Mr. Wal Shlu-pak (owner of the Yea precautionary measures. The actual financial arrangements had not yet
Ting Tong dispensary), Jewellery
tery kong, would she telephone Mrs. Gra-tish photographer of Manlis, at the been completed, but he was not
worth many thousand dollars fromham Barrow. Tel. No. 58881. without hope that it would be possi-
and Mrs. A. Manleef, and booked Mrs. Wat Shlu-pak, $10,000 from the ble to reach an agreement with no
Chinese Boarding House Association, Club, Happy Valley, is very anxious a passage for the children and nurse undue delay. The Government con-
$10,000 from the Chinese Exporters to get in touch wius her daughter by the Empress of Canada, sailing on tribution would certainly have to be
trading with America, over $10,000 Miss Cindys Clark.
August 24 for Hongkong.
"The parents
their child- made retrospective for a considerable
from the Chinese Sugar Merchants' Mrs. Fox, whose malden name was Association, period, and he hoped that all local
and numerous other | Miss
whoren to Shanghai on May 11, leaving Kelly, Molly
and nuthorities would follow the lead set Mun, which was four feet from over-end,
The Jubilee reservoir
them with their at Shing donations received during the week-i
and uncle, Joc- the nt present by many of the most important in flow a week ago, is now full to its $70,000.
which amounted to about key Club, Happy Valley, is anxious while they made a business trip to proceeding at once with the prepara capacity of 3,000,000,000 gallons.
to get in touch with Mes. Chong. America,
"The parents are en route home by tion of practical schemes without waiting for the detalls of the non-ther many visitors went
In spite of the bad week-end wea- Chinese in Hongkong are working Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Yung, all of
the dam on a scheme to bring Immediate re- whom travelled down from Shang- the President Lincoln, due in Shang- clal settlement to be adjusted.
board
of hai on August 27. However
they the Empress and were especially interested in the lief to the many thousands of war
may go dir
go direct to Hongkong, arriving At this time of year, when people bellmouth overflow which provided destitutes in Shanghal, mostly Con- Asta,
Would Miss E. Starling get in on August 29," the spectacle from the tonese, who wish to return to were starting on their summer holl remarkable
The United Press correspondent bridge which spans it. The days, the question of preserving the mouth is like a funnel, broad end bring them back by Chinese steamers bell South. An effort will be made to
touch with Miss Harrington, 103 The Penk. Tel. 20114.
has arranged for the children to be amenities of the countryside against upwards; the water flows smoothly specially chartered,
Will Miss Dench and Mrs. McBeth, reunited to their parents
at Hong- disfigurement of one kind or another over the brim and rushes down the
both known to have arrived In Hong kong-United Pres. came into prominence. He appeared aides to the centre for below where it Many Chinese seamen working on to all holiday-makers to do their disappears in a light cloud of spray. Japanese steamers ore resigning best, so far as in them lay, to secure
Printed and Published for the Proprietors by BerzaME WIL "Niagara turned in upon liselt, when the ships arrive in Hongkong, at 1 and 3, Wyndham Street in the City of Victoria, Hongkong. for themselves and others the nd-remarked one observer.
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