Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
January 3, 1941.
·K.R.A. And Mainland Problems
Inadequacy Of The K'loon Bus Service
At the December meeting of the General Committee of the Kowloon Residents' Association, the question of the procedure to be followed by patients secking admission to or treatment at Government hospitals, which has been receiving their attention for some time, was finally disposed of.
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Investigations proved that most of with the situation, and it the complaints regarding the Kow-emphasized that whatever quarter loon Hospital were due, not to the was responsible for the impasse, it new regulations themselves, but was essential that something should rather to the faulty administration of be done to remove the constant and those regulations, and it was reassure continued irritation to the residents ing
to note that the Ilon. Director of of Kowloon, which the inadequate bus. Medical Services bad stressed the service involved,
affects the
fact that any complaint in respect of It was pointed out that the failure nny side of hospital management, to provide for the replacement of treatment, or administration, if made unserviceable Vehicles in due time, to him at the time or as soon after not only detrimentally as possible, would be immediately interests of the Bus Compuny them- enquired
and Dr Selwyn-Clarke selves, but also gives rise to a grave hind
nssured the Associa-danger of the transport services on Personally on that he would closely investigate the peninsula being seriously dislocat
ed in the near future, # Altuntion such complaints. It was generally conceded that the which might have vilal repercussions fundamental cause of any dissatisfac-in the event of an emergency. As the question generally is of paramount tion with the new regulations the need of such regulations, was the public importance, it was decided to inadequacy of hospital facilities in draw the attention of Government to the Colony, and it was decided that the matter.
Other business dealt with at the the Association should now direct its
a routine nature. attention to the possibility of making meeting was of suggestions or proposals which would hose present were Mr Lam Ming- tend to assist in improving and in-, President; Mr D. W. Munton, Vice-President; Mr F. C. Mow Fung. creasing those facilities; a special Hon. Secretary; Mr Rt. II. Wong, Hon. Sub-Committer was therefore ap-Treasurer; Dr S. G. Kirkby-Gomes, pointed with this aim in view, Major C.
C. M. Manners, Lt Col E. D.
or for
Silver, J. N.
The resort and recommendations Matthews, Miss I. Mow Fung, Mesars of Mr C. E. Terry were unanimously. Pestonji, D. O. adopted, and the Hon. Secretary was Sweeney, C. E. Terry, and B. Wylie. instructed to express the appreciation Apologies for absence were received of the Association to the Hon. Dr P from Hon. Mr Len D'Almada s. Selwyn-Clarke, Director of Castro, Rev, J. R. Higgs, Mr I. N. Medical Services, for the couricous Murray and Mr R. A. da Silva,
and patient manner in which he has
dealt with the representations inade to him; at the same time he was directed to record in the minates a vote of thanks to Mr Terry for his! valuable work and report.
Kowloon Bus Service
As the result of further correspond- ence with The Kawlonn Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd., regarding the con- Kestion on all the main bus routes, this subject again received consider- able discussion.
INDIAN
ANTI-NAZI FRONT Positive Help
To Britain
For some time past, there have been constant complaints by the travelling public about the over- crowding and lack of accommodation on the buses, and the Association has made representations to the manage- CALCUTTA, Jan. 2 (Reuter). ment of the Bus Company on the matter both by interviews and corres--The formation of a non-Party pondence The explanation given organisation definitely pledged by the Bus Company from time to to support the anti-Nazi front time was that the trouble is mainly and to assist the war effort, was due to a shortage of vehicles,
to the non-arrival of rolling clock/recommended by the All-India
· NAZI SUPPLY SHIP BOMBED
#
AN official photograph of
tho bombing of German supply ship by the Fleet Air Arm, The ship- one of about 2,500 tone-was lying at Haugesund when altacked. More than one direct hit was registered,
To Fight Air
Raid Fires
Italy Retires From Battle Of Britain
LONDON, Jan. 2 (Reuter) —An Italian news agency mes- sage confirms that remnants of the Italian air contingent which have been operating with the Luftwaffe against Britain, kave been withdrawn.
It looks as if an effort is being! This news is contained in an made to break the news gently to the announcement that General Kes- Italian public and to prepare them for the presence of large German air selring, Commander of the Ger- strength on Italian soil. man air force in the west, has conferred the Adlerschild (Eagle Shield) Trophy, which he him- self created, on the Italian Corps.
BRITISH SCHOOLS
from Great Britain, some of the Conference in Calcutta, presided orders for which were placed even over by Mr M. N. Roy, a former before the commencement of the war. prominent Communist and now
It has now been definitely seerleader of the Radical Democratic-
Executive Body Naned tained that there is very little prospect of the Bus Company being People's Party.
LONDON, Jan. 2 (Reuter)--The able to obtain anything like the
The conference considered that Prime Minister has approved of the
The award, according to the agency, required number of British made there must be rapid development of unmediate establishment of a special vehicles
from the United Kingdom in the war resources of the country and organisation to be called the "Fire was bestowed on the occasion of the
Executive" the near future.
to that end, emergency
ministries Prevention
to secure "repatriation" of the Italian Corps, The management stated that, they should be set up in the provinces,
prompt and vigorous action by to whose commander General Kes- have made and are making every
various Government departments and selring wrote, thanking them.for their effort to cope with the situation.gramme for consideration by the All-sures in fire prevention in the target
It was decided to formulate a pro nuthorities in applying effective mea-effective collaboration In the fight. They had
already petitioned Govern- India
Only a group of Italian fighters will Convention to be called in
[remain in the Channel as a link LONDON, Jan. 2 (Reuter),— The new organisation, which will "testifying to the continuance of Britain is determined to continue include responsible representatives of solidarity between Italian and Ger-her educational reforms when all Government departments concern-man aviation."
ment for permission to purchase, for Delhi, the duration of the war. American- make vehicles for the purpose of
replacement and enlargement of their PROTEST AGAINST
present fleet of buses, and although this petition had been sent in some time ago, nothing had yet been heard
in reply, consequently the ordering
or purchase of such vehicles was held
up.
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ed with the many aspects of the pro-i blem of fire prevention, will work in close association with the Minister of Home Security. There will-
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Nazis To Aid
New Post-War System
them to use "double-deck" vehicles demned the Government for its nude for the supervision of work in and crews, they will be under education up to the age of 16 but
The National Joint Industrial The Company had also again for the hostery industry, meeting at appealed to Government to allow Lelcester recently, strongly con on the main routes, in the same way action in banning the sale of silk as has been sanctioned on the Island; stockings and other silk hostery. two chasals for "double-deck" bodies It was pointed out that it would were actually in hand, and one of take months to adapt the machinery them with a frame-work body fitted other production, causing serious to it had recently been tested, on the unemployment and loss both to`em- road by the traffic department.
uleyers and employees.
Something Should Be Done Protest Is to be made to the Presi- Some pungent remarks were made dent. of the Board of Trade at the at the meeting regarding the apparent "precipitant way" In which the Order helplessness of the Bus Company to imposed, without consulta- effect any practical means for coping tion with the Joint Industrial Council.
German Bombs Again Kill People In
In Eire
DUBLIN, Jan. 2 (Reuter).-More hombs were dropped on -Elre territory early this morning,
two
The Postmaster General, Mr W. S. the Italian
men; however, Morrison, will preside over the meet- ings of the new executive.
Apportioning
*chool
the war is over, Mr H. Rams- botham, President of the Board SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" of Education, told a conference ROME, Jan. 2 (UP)—It is under-of school teachers to-day.
Immediately after the war is over, delegation responsible to regions and stood that the German plunes which to smaller areas within regions, and will be assigned to Italy to Bght in the school-leaving age will be raised
the Mediterranean basin appropriate arrangements will
will be from 14 to 15 in accordance with the complete in
every detall including Education Act of 1930. Scotland.
machine shops and repair- The Board will aim at compulsory
High Command.
vurious courses oficaching will have It is understood that this Involves to be devised to suit the capacities
hundred
of the children. several Task
planes, The Italian newspaper Pi- The
Minister assured The new committee will apportion colo In On
order
of the day, teachers that the mistakes made after the task fire-watching.
of
said: "The German corps must be the fast war will not be repeated. The Ministry of Aircraft Produc- considered as a large Italian unit. There will be great changes in the tion, the Ministry of Supply and the fervently greet our German comrades social and economic life of the Admiralty are among those whose while they are preparing to fight in country, changes which will have a special responsibility will be for their our skies for a common victory," profound effect on children between own factories.
the
uges of 14 and 10. Duce Accepts Help
Now is the time to lay down plons for far-reaching reforms in education LONDON, Jan. 2 (Router)The for children between the ages of 1l announcement of the presence of a and 18: contingent of the German air force Difficulties Daring War in Italy means that to a grouter or The Board of Education is giving lesser degree Mussolini has surren-careful thought to this problem. Immediate Reponse dered control over his air force to Speaking of the difficulties educa- LONDON, Jan. 2 (Reuter).—"The Germany.
tion
on is experiencing in war time, Mr This is the view of well-informed Romsbotham said that in many places response to my appeal for the Im-
school buildings have been severely mediate formation or fire and bomb air circles in London.. fighting parties in business and re- The news has not come altogether damaged by bombs while in others sidential districts shows signs of being as a surprise. The extent of the the buildings have been taken over
URSELF" declared Mr Herbert surrender of control will be propor-/ for civil defence purposes.
the Minister of Home tionate to the measure of nacistance On the whole, however. education Security in a statement to-night, Mussolini has been forced to accept, is bearing the strain.remarkably well. It is well-known that Mussolini has
The Ministry of Home Security will assume responsibility for all build- Ings, pubile, privato and Industrial, which do not come within the scope of other departments, and the homes of the whole civilian population will come under its wing.
Mr Morrison added that prelimited always been most reluctant to accept India And A.R.P.
If it comes to attempting to ex- CALCUTTA, Jan. 2 (Reuter).
High explosive and incendiary bombs dropped last night kill- ed and seriously wounded a number of British people. One of the incendiary bombs picked up was identifled as. Germun. Other bombs have been collected and are being examined by experts.
A statement by the Eire Govern-¡ ment Information Bureau reporting Carlow, bombs were also dropped. of wardens and firemen a great num-
At Knockroe, neur Borris County ry reports from all regions
that without waiting for the approach ruch German "support." these bombings, lists six areas in the Three women were killed and eastern counties of Eire where bombs men were seriously injured. were dropped and recorded the death
Bombs were also dropped in of three women, two persons serious- piskerry Kilmacanogue (County ly injured and ʼn number Injured. Wicklow) district. Some of these "On the Curragh race course,” saysį have been collected and are being the official statement, "three hig
high) oxamined by explosive bomb were dropped and ni large number of incendiary bombs fell in this area. An incendiary bomb picked up near Curragh was identi-
German."
fed as
The statement adds that the Arst bomb fell near Drogheda, Ava Duleek and three. nt Julianstown.Į There were no casualties.
Houses Demolished
experts
County Wexford
was bombed to-night (Thursday) for LONDON, Jan. 2 (Reuter)-Eiro the second successive night.
Warn
no
ber of men and women were offering plain the matter away, the Italians The question of providing for the their services either individually or will probably try to suggest that it is safety of important buildings in the after making up parties among them merely quo pro quo for the assistance city and the surrounding industrial
given by Itály to Germany by send areas against possible air ralds is. ing some Ilallan planes to Belgiumį engaging the attention of the Bengal for attacks on Britain,
selves.
Gale Capsizes Boat
Nonlchall (Bengal) 18 lives were lost BOMBAY, Jan. 2 (Reuter) ----AL
as the result of the sinking of a bost in the channel between Chittagons and Sandwip Island,
The bont, which was carrying 22 Passengers, was caught in a gale and capsized in midstream,
Chinese
In Shansi
ན 1:
Government.
Successes.
Reported
LONDON, Jan. 2 (Router).—The Chinese have attacked with considerable success the Japanese lines of communication in Shanxi and Hupeh, says the Moscow radio...
Three bombs fell near Ennicorthy County Wexford. There at damage and nobody was injured, Magnetic Mines Dropped DUBLIN, Jan. 2 (Reuter). The fact that magnetle mines were drop- At 0,10 am. to-day, twa bombs ped off the coast of Ireland was re- were dropped at Raihtown. -Pork; vealed to-night by the Elrean Gov-
Stern Australian Terenure, Dublin. Two houses werej ernment Information Bureau on be-
Judgment On Spies demolished and several houses werej half of the Department of Defence damaged.
·CANBERRA; ..., Jan, -2, (Reuter) —
These lines of communication them a long distance into the interior Seven parzona were trapped in the The announcement says: "Magnetic Trailors or spies will earn the death demolished houses but
were later en mines dropped by parachute penalty if caught in Australia, de supply the Japanese garrisons in to distant arsenals where the metal Several people were. "In-} from "an aircraft this morning aclared Mr W. M. Hughes, the A- these provinces and were recent will be used for munitions. Some
$2,000,000 worth of steel was trans Glen Cormack and Endiskerry will torney-General and Navy Minister, in ly greatly strengthened.
ported in this manner. Two other bombe dropped in Fort- be destroyed by army engineers to- an interview to-day.
Chin & Chinese irregulars, have, not only field Road and the Laverna brea of morrow."
Mr Hughes added: "If any traiter The attacking Chinese troops were destroyed. 70 bridges and 230 miles the same district. Some houses were It warns occupants of houses with believes that a term of imprisonment followed by a large number -of | ol"riilway track but have also re- singed but there were no casual- in the danger radius to take precau- will follow his detection, he is very civilians who picked up war material; captured considerable areas in Shan-
tions against explosion.
much, misinken."""
notably; railway lines and carried si province, states Moscow radio.
ties.
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