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over $8,000,000. The statement of which occurred at Happy Valley on the Finance Minister throws no Sunday which might havo onded light on the manner in which it is fatally, when pieces of rock were blown considerable dialogico, proposed this deficit bo made good, damaging the Polico Sports Club beyond the somewhat vague re- pavilion, and injuring a chill, mark: "As a temporary measure happily without fatal result. Such the Twelfth Year Budget is om-arrow accidents are unfortunately piled to determine the receipts and gent arrangement is allowed to re- not uncommon and whilst the pre expendituro."

TUESDAY JUNE 19, 1928

HONGKONG EDUCATION.

GOVERNMENT'S POLICY OUTLINED,

ANSWER TO CRITICISM.

PROPOSED KOWLOON SECONDARY, SCHOOLS.

Mackintosh's remarks, the Govern ment considers, the Govern make the following statement:-

main in force will continue to be so, In March, 101, presidential possibly resulting in further damage, vinndate, was issued approving the accident, and perhaps death le proposals of the Ministry of Finance ly to the cast-iron rule that blasting the necessity for better education for British children, passed certain

there any excuse for adbering strict

The big public meeting, hold in the City Hall last March to urge for the readjustment of China's ball only be done at 12 noon and resolutions which the Chairman (the Hon. Mr. H. E, Pollock, K.C.,) Domestic Losing other than the Jul, p.m.? In outlying districts where later sent to the Government. From Mr. Pollock we received to-day a 4th and 7th year Short Term Bond pedestrians are few and far between, copy of the Government's answer to those resolutions. Signed by the Issue Loans and the formation of a the rule need not be altered, but Colonial Secretary, the answer reads

whore, as in the case of Happy Sinking Fund for payment of prin-Valley, where Morrison Hill is in I am directed to acknowledge

Syllabus and Mathematics. | cipat and interest to be controlled by course of being east in to the gas, the receipt of your letter of

In view of the wide publicity constant March 26, enclosing a copy of which has been given to, Mr. the Inspector General of Customs, and where there is To commence with, the revenues streau of pedestrians, and where solutions regarding the education appropriated for this service were also, especially on Saturdays and of British children, which were Sundays, there in large concours passed at a public meeting held on paid with fair regularity, but wont both the Police and Civil Service, March 8. real: "If the Customs surplus had Clubs, the rule should be cancelled, ben, divorted to other purposes us and other hours substituted. There was demanded at the end of 1921, is no need to wait until something really serious bas happened, to give the loan service would have had to this matter the attention it deserves. he suspendal for want of cash In bringing the question to the funda." The result is that the potion of the proper authorities, we assure that the relative value of financial year:1922-1928 began with dynamite and gunpowder in blast an omply Sinking Fund, and it willing operations, that is from a mafety net more than the resumption of point of view, has been considered. regular payments of the sums due From the Salt Gabelle and the Ministry of Communications to Ltd. cet the tonn obligations.

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Despite the fact that China's National Debt only works out at ten shillings old per head, neither! her individual financial magnates nor the Chinese Bankers' Associa-

THIEVES ABOUT.

The first resolution reads

"That kindergarten schools for children between the ages of five and nine years be established, on the most modern methods, with specially trained kinder- garten teachers in charge at the Peak, Kowloon, Quarry Bay, and Causeway Bay and in some part

delaying of the other childron until he can catch them up, No Improvement in educational fácill- ties can repair the damage caused by intermittent school attendance, aud, as long as this stite of affairs continues, it is not possible to equip the average British child with an education equal to that which ho would acquire at home or equal to that which the Chinese boy acquires at Queen's College.

Home Discipline Lax.

favourable environment. Eastern the further disadvantage of an un- The British child is subject to

surroundings, and particularly Eastern servants, tend to a relaxa- tion of home discipline, and as a child grows out of babyhood the climate begins to sap his energy, advise.

The fourth and fifth resolutions

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'That, in order to avoid: duplication of the teaching staff, a school for the co-education of boys and girls be established " -and

"That such a school should be a day school and not a boarding school,"

(1) Every school in the Colony is repared to have a syllabus and no new school may be opened until its syllabus is approved. Asrogards the Kow- loon School, which is the only commendation as to a day school, The Government accepts the re British School where there are but it considers that, under condi senior pupils, copies of the syllabus are displayed in the tons, the best results cannot be

obtained while the system of co class rooms, and in April, 1921, educating boys and girls continues. the syllabus was definitely The average British boy in Hong shown to Mr. Mackintosh and kong requires stricter discipline other members of a visiting Sub and supervision than does the primary schools should be maint Committee of the Board of average British girl, in order

Education. Mr. Mackintosh, at

of the central district of the city,"

The Governmeat considers that

EUROPEANS, ROBBED THIS teachers

MORNING.

ained at convenient centres for the education of children between the ages of five and nine years inclu- sive, under the supervision of trained in modern methods. Such schools existat the Peak, at Causeway Bay and in Kowloon. It is proposed to move the Causeway Bay school to the neighbourhood of Leighton Hill, and to open a new primary school at Quarry Bay. It is not proposed at present to open a primary school in the central district of Victoria, made to as the Military School, Peak School,

EXCITING STREET CHASES,

tion will stir a finger to help her Europeans walking about our under present circumstances, though streets should keep a wary eye the Banker's Association would, it open for snatchers. This morning

is authoritatively stated, be prepar-two atteinpts were

ed to participato in an international rob Europeans but fortunately and Victoria School amply meet loan.

both failed. fortunately

And still more both thieves were

Coming out of Messrs. Lane Crawford and Co.'s store this morning with another lady, Miss Dieterte, of the Kowloon Mis- ion, felt her hand bag tugged

In short, Chinn is in pawn; an international loan and the appoint captured-thanks to the prompt ment of foreign financial com-action of the intendefi victims, a ptroller is her only salvation, un- lady in one instance and a gentle- leas an honest goverrunent is estar man in the other. lished in Polting, strong enough to keep the grasping militarists in their place. During the year that Ta Yuan-hag has occupied the presidential chair, ho baa dore his best for the country, in the opinion of those in a position to judge, but he has had to fight "the most corrupt Government organisation that the Republic of China has yet had to contend with."

Local Bricks.

Although little publicity beyond the stereotyped

Banouncements

from

behind. Turning round she saw a Chinese making off with it into Des Vœux Road. She promptly gave chase and an Indian The watchman blew his whistle.

thief was intercepted by an Indian constable and caught near the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.

The bag contained $75 in notes and a cheque for $36. -..

the existing demand.

Standard of Education. The second resolution ---

That it is essential that British boys and girls above the age of nine should receive a bet- ter education in the Colony than at present;"

Jok

does itot perhaps call for separate

comment, as the subsequent resolt- end may be achieved. tions suggest means by which the

The third resolution is

That such education should be of such a character as to enable scholars on leaving school at the age of about seventeen years to pass the standard of the London Matriculation Examination."

· pers

a meeting of the Board, asked formance of tasks, and the purpose

to ensura the proper for a copy of the syllabus and it

different.

was laid before the Board at its aimed at la his education is next meeting. (b) Mathematics have been taught sixth resolution,

The Governnient accepts the

at the Kowloon School, since the first opening of the School. Fifteen months ago Mr. Mackin- tosh, in his capacity of Registrar- of the University forwarded to the Director of Education the University examination results in algebra and geometry for the School. At his inspection in December last Mr. Mackintosh took a class in geometry.

"That the staff, as regards teaching qualifications, ap- proximate so far as possible to the present staff of Queen's Gol- lege, and that continuity of staff, especially of the seniors, should be secured."

It has been pointed out in the ninth paragraph of the letter that the average qualification of the Kowloon School Staff is consider- (c) After the opening of the Hongably higher than at Queen's

kong University, the University's Matriculation examination was definitely adopted as a pulsory standard for all secon dary schools in the Colony, in- cluding the Kowloon School.

Crucial Fact.

comTM

The answer of the Government to the third resolution, is that the education in its schools is of such a

College,

The seventh resolution reads **** "That it is essential, in order to make such school as is suggested a success, that the parents should earnestly cooperate with the staff of the school in

(1) Maintaining strict discipline

over the boys and girls and (2) In securing the regular atten

dance of the boys and girls at school.

character as to enable scholars on leaving school to pass the Hong kong University examination and The Government concurs that that, in view of the position which the co-operation of parents on these that University holds in the Colony, lines is essential, in order that their the Government is not prepared to children may get the fullest bene-

The proposal to adopt the Lon-substitute for its examination, the fit from the educational facilities

Matriculation examination of the which are provided... University of London.

don Matriculation Examination as standard was made by Mr. Mack-

It is however the case that, while Hongkong University Matricula similar Schools can and do attain intosh, who preferred it to the boys from Queen's College and tion because, although the two this Matriculation standard, the things are practically identical, the scholars from the Kowloon School NEAR BLAKE PIER,

London Matriculation examination fail, as a rule, to do so; and this makes a second language compul- crucial fact appears to be the basis has been given to the forth- Leaving the Star Ferry Wharf sory and it is just this second langu- of the demand for reform in the coming sale of land at Castle this morning about ten o'clock, Mr. age which makes all the difference education of British children. It Peak for a brick works, people M. H. Large, of 39 Nathan Road, to the market value of the boy." remains to be seen whether and to the industry of Kowloon, was walking towards The London examination requires what extent such reform is practie- 1920. In September last year, the interested in

brickmaking which must always be Blake

Chinese one language only in addition to able. Minister of Finance in Peking bound up with the building problem snatched his fountain pen. Mr. English, and, as French is compul- EVANS. On June 10, 1923, at furnished the China Year Book with and therefore, the housing question, Large gave chase and caught the soy at the Kowloon School, the

Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs, II. G. a statement showing China's indebt-ure going to considerable pains to thief himself. Evans, a son. TILBURN.-On June 12, 1923, at cduces as $1,726,109,000, incinding gather all the information available before the date of the sale. There $489,000,000 without security, all is a shortage of bricks in the Colony.

BIRTHS,

a

Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Tilburn, a daughter.. LEWELLIN--On June 12, 1923, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Llewellin, a daughter.

DEATH.

HORGIONS, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1993.

CHINA IN PAWN.

of which are now due for payment, Accordingly, the projected industry but the Government has no where- cannot start under better circum-

Pier when 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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Temporary Kowloon Building.

ciple with the eighth and last row The Government agrees'in prin.

solution,

"That adequate playing

-grounds-should-be-attached to- the school and that the playing of games should be compulsory for boys and girls.”*- There is however the difficulty that, with present means of com- munication, there is no site avalla❤ The fault is not to be found in ble which is both, sufficiently cen- the standard or type of education, tral for purposes of a day school which is in no way inferior to that and at the same time sufficiently obtaining in Queen's College; nor large to allow of adequate playing does it lie in the quality of the grounds. In the proposed laying teaching staff, the average qualifica out of King's Park for recreation tions of the teachers at the Kow-purposes a suitable area will be loon School being much higher made available for the Kowloon than it is at Queen's College, where School.

erect a

amway service is in operation and the development of the neighbour Hood has substantially progressed.

objection raised" by Mr. Mackintosh falls to the ground.

"Good All Round Education.”

Mr. Mackintosh, in the course of his argument, stated that he knew nothing so dangerous, he was in clined to say nothing so criminal, A small Chinese boy was as a stances. It follows that a rich re-

good all-round withal-for their repayment." The ward awaits the purchaser. Why drowned while bathing at Cheung education, and he added that, if are employed. Nor is there any British children in the Colony re- general a number of locally trained teachers A considerable majority of the statement continues: "Recently then should there be a feeling of Sha Wan yesterday,

there was any parent in the Colony economy of expenditure at the side in Kowloon, and the Govern runduma have been circulated of the uneasiness? The answer to this is

who wanted, to make his son an Kowloon School, where the cost to ment proposés accordingly that the foreigners intention to readjust that it cannot be calculated with The total output of the Kailan engineer or an agriculturalist, he public funds of each scholar.is secondary schools for British boys BAKER-On Junc. 13, 1923, at China's finances and this would any degree of certainty whether the Mining Administration's mines for was entitled to demand the crea approximately three times as great and girls should be in Kowloon. It

boom will continue. As mentioned the week ending June 2, 1923, tion of a school whose curriculum as the cost at Queen's College. On is the intention to Shanghai, Robert Anthony, compromíse China's sovereign rights in the China Mail last week people amounted to 100,115 tons and the would normally and ordinarily the other hand the British scholar temporary building on land adjoin son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Baker, and would bowo, a far-reaching aro chury of the Government's sales during the period to 86,668 prepare the boy to pass the ap starts with the decided advantage, ing the present Kowloon School aged 6 months.

propriate examination. The chief compared with the Chinese scholar, and to allocate the one build- effect.

In addition, the unpaid housing policy. It is felt that if a tons. military expenses

ment of the London Matriculation that English is his native languageing to boys and the other to girls. decision is made which would tond which have

examination, as this Government The China Mail. accuinulated during recent years bricks will fall and the new entering, before Commander C. W. to ensure that the candidate has the

to check building, the price of

An area large enough for two In the Marine Court, this morn understands it, is that it is designed

Interrupted Studies. The reason for the comparative schools with playing grounds will have amounted to $180,000,000." rise may not pay. However, if it Beckwith R.N., Chan Sze sur grounding of a good all-round failure of the British child is, in earmarked within the residential The words we have italicized am can be assured that there will be a rendered to her bail to answer a general education, and to this end the opinion of the Government, to district which has been laid out bur the main cause of China's present economic conditions, there is no the ss, Ming: Sang," white, un- and to pass in all five at the same are not within its control. The itis considered inadvisable to make standy domand governed by charge of making her boat fast to he is required to take five subjects be found mainly in causes which the Town Planning Committee, but financial dilemma. The Peking reason why, the local article cannot der way in the harbour at 8 aqi time. Failure in one subject British child is not a permanent definite plans for building until the Government needs financial help in compote successfully with bricks yesterday. After the compradore necessitates the taking of all five resident in the sense that the

made in Eonth Chino. the worst possible way. The Powers prices are infinted on account of the evidence, accused was found

Colony at varying ages and leaves Prosent of the "Ming Sang" had given

Chinese child is. He comes to the

Amidst this welter of chaos in are prepared to help her or sanc-mundry levice made before the bricks guilty and fined $59.. *

it periodically when his parents go This would be Chine, the financial problem kom tion their nationals helping her reach Hongkong.

op furlough. At Queen's College the average boy goes' right up Largest. According to Whitaker's provided foreigners are placed in avoided if they were made at Castle At a meeting of members of Peak but would be on well to the Portuguese community, held at

In the course of the discussion through the school for five or Almanack for 1923, the National control of China's finances until the recall that the Colony does not have the Club Lusitano last crening, so on this third resolution Mr. Mackin six years at least and in many debt of Chine at the end of 1920 debts are liquidated. The grafters a supply of raw material to render consider whether the Portuguese 10s Is reported as follows ***

cases for seven or eight years. The Daily Mail Is Informed that was £215,000,000. The figures for running the Chinese Republic, the industry independent of sources language should be made a com the United Kingdom at the comalizing that foreign control would in Chino. Older residents may repulsory subject in local schools call the trouble the Green Island attended by Portuguese children, a mencement of the Financial Year prevent their lining, their pockete, Cement Co. had years ago in regard resolution was passed recommend 1922-1993 were £7,742,526,100, for take refuge in the parrot cry of to its supplies of lime-stone. It is ing that it should be made a France £6,840,000,000, the United China's sovereign rights being com- believed that a brick factory at compulsory subject. The meeting States £6,147,000,000. The indebt promised: Foreign finansial ung- Castle Poak would necessarily obtam was called by Mr. F. P. de V. most of ita materials from the East Soares following the discussion at edness par head works out approximates, however, are not likely to River district and present conditions the last meeting of the Board of mately: United Kingdom £181; budge from their position and the there are not hopeful..

Education, when there was a chif- ference France £102, United States 47 Peking Government will either have

of opinion among members, the Board, eventually and Chinh ten shillings and nine- to agree to the terms offered or

appolating a small committee to abtain the views of Portuguese pence. At first blush, it appears make further default on loans due, that, though scarcely fair to com- To visualize the position more tious, road construction, and hill was a good atendance, among The vast amount of site prepare-parents upon the question. There pare the earning capacity of the clearly the funds remitted to Pek razing that is being done in the those present being the Consul (Mr. --Chinese worker with his brother in ing by the different provinces and Colony, and the daily blasting that Albuquerque e Castro.)

takes place in consequence, enggönka

Blasting.

PLAGUE HERE.

Bhangbhi han declared Hong)

the United States or Eampo, Chine the special area between January that the rules governing the per- Te in a relatively sound finnucial and September 1922 were approxi- mission giron presumably by our. position. Taking exchange at eight mately $231,000 per month: Public Works Department, to e dollars to the pound, half a crown Against this, the monthly expendi dynamite in blasting operations Being the value of the unit in ture of the Central Government, building contractors as well as those and Canton plague infected port

should be revised; in the interests of British currency, China's National socording to the budget, is more of the general public. Yesterday and quarnatine was imp Debt amounted to $1,720,000,000 in than $8,000,000, leaving a deficit of we recorded an exciting incident effect from June 18,

examination. The Hongkong subjects again at a subsequent University examination is designed to fulfil a similar purpose.

Mathematics..

'SOCIAL 'AND PERSONAL,

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He must congratulate the At the Kowloon School, since the Duke of York is to be appointed last speaker if he had succeeded the year 1914, only twenty- Governor-General" of one of the in obtaining a syllabus of the five children, apart from those Overseas Dominions in the near Feak School, the Victoria School, now in attendance, are re future.

It is announced from Cairo that

or even the Kowloon British corded as having remained School. He had asked on several until the age of fifteen orover, and Occasions at meetings of the of these only eight were at the Education Board that the syllabits school for as long as three years. Mr. Howard Carter is mutati. better, be placed upon the table, but had In the years 1920-1923 inclusive and is able to go out. His in- always received the same answer there have been no boys aged disposition was due largely to that they were in course of seventeen: there have been ten worry occasioned by Lord Car preparation. It had been his boys aged sixteen, eight of whom marron's illness. paloful duty to point out over ontered school for the first time at and over again that mathematics the age of fourteen: there have beoA

The civil marriage of Princess were not taught at all in these sixteen boys aged afteen, ten of Yolanda with Count Calvi di schools or perhaps it would be whom entered school at the age of Bargolo was celebrated in the more correct to say that they had fourteen. There is no boy or gir farone Room of Quirinat Palace, only recently begun to be taught. now at the school aged fifteen gud and the religious ceremony He failed to see how they were upwards who has attended

going to get the boys up to the regularly and without Intermis followed at the Quirion!. Matriculation standard they sion since the age of ten did not begin to teach them ma- Irregularity of attendance, thematies by which he meant simple algebra, and geometry He suggested that it should Be in the resolution that the type of education should be on do Aufte matriculation linez

The death has occurred ar especially when classes are small, Leicester of the Rev. Hugh Somer- does not merely ext back the child ville Gedge; Hon, Canon of who is absent. On his return he Peterborough and Leicester, and must be coached up to the standard younger brother of Mr. Sydney which his class has reached in his Gedge, ex-M.P., who died a week Fabsence," and "this involves, the pravic