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Naval Patrols The Supreme Deterrent."

Extremely important recommendations are contained in the "Minority, Report" of a Committee recently appointed to consider tightening-up the regulations governing the internal protection of ships plying in the Hongkong Piracy Danger Zone,

The Regulations provide for kong Government shoould accept defence by means of guards, the responsibility, perhaps using grilles, etc.. seeking to convert the the surplus shipping control funds vulnerable parts of steamers into The Senior Naval Officer's re- fortress-

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SURVEY OF MEDICAL CONFERENCE.

·VITAL POINTS FEATURED.“

Position Of Hongkong As A Port.

The lectures at the Medical Conference at the University, which came to a conclusion yesterday, were not so technical as had been anticipated, and a brief survey should be of use in establishing more firmaly in the public mind the points of particular local 'import!

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SHANGHAI, January 29, Lu Ying-halang captured Soo. chow. Idat night, and is advancing kong as a port were those made the discussion which followed, The most important to Hong-course of lectures given here and on Quiasane day,

That Chi Bish yuan's departure

by Dr. Lim, a Hongkong Univer-femphasised the importance of port, which deals with the river for Japan as practically ended sity graduate, who has been doing early diagnosis and treatment, Strong objection has always apart from the coastal problem, hostilities in evidenced by the good work in Shanghai, on the pointing out that in Calcutta they beer entertained to these measures states that armed launches, if used fact that armoured train, con subject of the proposed League of had found that of their slighter by the Shipping Community-as patrols instead of, as convoys,taining to L-Yung-balang's Nations grading of Far Eastern cases 100 per cent, lost all active owners and ships officers alike— could give equally good protection white Riman troops and three | Ports.

signs of the "disease when effi- and they have had the vigorous to river steamers and far better Manchurians, arrived at Shanghai In this connection the "China ciently treated and when the treat- support of the Hongkong Chamber protection to the many small craft from Wash that evening without Mail understands that Dr. J. B. ment peralated in for a long of Commerce and the Chinese under the Britian flag. There is resistance, They formally took Addison, Principal Civil Medical enough period. Chamber of Commerce in advocat an enormous trade carried on in Staffondeed, they disarmed left the Colony to represent it at claim put forward by any medical possession of Shinghat North Officer of Hongkong, has already Perhaps the most startling. ing the extension of naval patrols junks bottoms towed by launches. en route number of Chi's the conference to be held at Singa-man in the course of the confer by means of small armed craft as "At present every pirate and local ex-troops who are believed to be pore to consider ways and means ence was that of Dr. Lim Boon- a far more effective means of pro-inhabitant knows exactly when straggling towards Shanghaf tecting the enormous traffic- the convoy and its guard launch

Theotelgn view of the

of setting up an Epidemics Bureau keng in regard to the cure of principally British-in the Canton will pass and can make their plans situation most hopeful and only for the Far East which will collect tuberculosis. He held that success Delta and China Coast within the to pirate a tow before or after the mere precautions were taken with regard to the prevalence of of meat juice of carnivorous news of what is happening in ports had attended treatment consisting piracy zone. Renewed representa- wards in perfect safety. In my It is believed that Lu Yung," tions to this effect have recently opinion, the only alternative to the hstang banda larger force to

disease, and pass it on.

animals-and-a-little of the Coue been made to Home Authorities by present system is to increase the. Shanghal-to-night to

He take Hongkong being a British system of healing by faith. the Chamber, through the China number of armed launches avail-possession.

Colony, said Dr. Lim, could with-had in his experiance proved most added that the blood juice of dogs Association.

effective.

On a ruling by the Hongkong Government that nothing beyond measures for the internal protec- tion of ships could be discussed by the Committee referred to, the Minority, consisting of representa- tives appointed by the Chambers. o Commerce and the Mercantile Marine officers' organisations, withdrew from the Committee and prepared their own report. “

The Minority Report condemns the Regulations for the internal protection of ships on the grounds that they throw the responsibility for defence against pirales upon the Mercantile Marine, instead of upon the Navy to which it pro- perly belongs. It is quite imprac ticable to convert into a defended citadel a small river steamer officered by, two or three Euro- peans, manned by a Chinese crew and carrying large numbers of Chinese passengers from amongst whom it is customary for the pirates suddenly to declare them- selves and take possession of the ship. To defend a ship in such circumstances is impossible, the most that can be attempted is the defence of the bridge and engine fable.

SOVIET FLEET ONLY FIT FOR SCRAP IRON."

This morning's cibles report that France will shortly hand over, Wrangel's Fleet" to the Soviet, and the mater was discussed with Mr. Winston Churchill in London yesterday. Roumania, the country chiefly concerned, does not regard with any undue apprehension, the return to Russia of the fleet, which is believed to be completely obsolete and "only fit for scrap-iron."

If another five armed

ed and the aystem of grilles Shanghai.

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LATER.. out much difficulty introduce the

VANQUISHED FLEE.

Of vital importance to those who are studying the problem of satisfactory agriculture in. China were the statements made by Dr. Frank Oldt, of the Canton Hos- pital, who has been making tests along: lines. which should) anable him to put proper knowledge at the disposal of the farmers to pro- tect. their health more thoroughly and produce food for public.con- sumption in a more wholesome

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The above are the lines on which the main discussion of the Confer- ence turned, but no review would. be complete without a reference to an outcome, both inevitable and t desirable, as a result, of the meet- ing between different medical) factions, ie,, a spirit of closer co-operation between all who are working in the interests of medical science in China.

The Conference closed yesterday"} with resolutions recording thanke for hospitality extended and assistance rendered. The Execu- tive Committee were empowered to decide whether next year's Con- ference should be at Shanghai,

STAR" FERRIES.

WHAT THE DIRECTORS' REPORT REVEALS.

room for sufficient time to send launches were provided, the carry- Lu Yong-halaing has issued an necessary improvements to make Peking, or Cheran-fu, out distress signals to naveling of large armed guards and instruction to bis. forces that not a first class port the qualifica patrols which should be in the sailing in convoy could be abolish-more fighting must occur round vicinity.

Grilles conflict with Board, of of the bridge and engine room. now settled.

reduced practically to protection The strike of engine drivers is Trade Regulations and are a source With the present four armed of danger. They prevent access launches, plus five additional ones, by passengers to the boats, making a system of efficient patrols could (By Courtesy of "Daily Bulletin" great loss of life unavoidable in be instituted covering the Pearl the event of maritime casualty, River and from Wangmunto thus throwing heavy responsi-Kongmun." In other respects the bility upon the authorities Senior Naval Officer fully confirms responsible for their enforcement. the Minority Report, which com- Indian guards, of whom some mercial opinion here confidently 900 are employed, at a cost of hopes will lead to the provision of £30,000 per annum, are condemned the comparatively amail additional as undisciplined and inefficient Naval protection essential to safe arrival of La Yung-hsiang's /bers was the length of time that the offices of Messrs. Jardine, and, being under the orders of the guard one of Britain's most im police, derogate from the authority portant trade outleta.

of the Master of the ship. Police searching of passengers and bag- gage in Hongkong should be more strict. Extension of that work would be far preferable to provi sion of armed guards on the ships. The convoy system, latterly adopt- ed, greatly handicaps well-found ships, while affording no protec tiou for the extensive traffic of towed-junks between Hongkong and Canton.

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WE MUST WATCH."

FRENCH PREMIER AND

THE GERMANS:

HINT TO THE ALLIES.

(Reuter's Service.)

DIVIDEND AND BONUS

tions of which were that it should have a qualified and adequate health staff, proper apparatus for the fumigation of large vessels at anchor, a trained staff for capture quarantine station for deck pas- and scrunity of rats, suitable - SHANGHAI, January 28.

aengers, adequate laboratory. armoured train at Shanghai North, and adequate water supply, and On arrival of Li Yung-hsiang's infectious diseasea hospital, safe about 200 of Chi Hsiehan's requisite machinery for dealing The report of the Directors of troops, who were there, took fight with grave diseases.

the Star Ferry Company, Ltd. San Chuao-fang controls the The outstanding feature of the to be submitted at the 27th ordinary arsenal, but it is believed he wil! Conference to most of the mem-annual meeting to be held at evacuate to-night before the expected Mrger force.

was voluntarily devoted to the Matheson & Co., Ltd., at noon

In this on Monday, February 2, states :— Wen Shi teon Informs Reuter's discussion of leprosy.

The Directors have the pleasure correspondent that he has tendered connection the "China Mail" on bis resignation to Chi Halch-yuan Saturday is publishing an interest and Sun Chuan-fang of his post of ing interview with the founder of Commissioner of Foreign Affairs a leper settlement eighty miles in Klangsu, his post of Superin- from Hongkong. Dr. Muir, the tendeat of Customs, and his post expert on leprosy research, who of Lieut-Governor of Hunan. was honoured by the University of Hongkong at the opening of the Conference, is at present visiting this island.

DR. SUN YAT-SEN. LITTLE CHANGE, JEGYESTERDAY:

(Reuter's Service.)

PEKING) January 25.

L

to submit to shareholders their res port, with a statement of accounts, for the eight months ended December 31, 1924.

after paying all working expenses, amounted to $256,95678.

The net earnings of the boats,

and Loss account, (after paying for The amount at credit of Profit.

repairs, allowing for Directors' and It was Dr. Muir who, in the auditor's fees and depreciation,

•Total....

DIRECTORS.

$311a15:08

Board in place of Mr. D. G. M. Mr. B. D. P., Beith joined the Bernard resigned.

Including $37,252 71 brought for The report looks to the early

ward) is $311.415.08 which, with provision of wifelesson all

the approval of shareholders, it is passeriger vessels in the danger

PARIS, January 28:

Mr. Hammersley, on behalf of the proposed to appropriate аб zone, allowing a reasonable time

An unusually seri tone towards

Provisional Emergency Cotton follows to install apparatus and train Germany characterised M Herriot's afteraoon was virtually unchanged. establishment of a board con- $150.

Dr. Sun Yat-sea's condition this Committee, advocated

the To, pay a dividend, of operators for whom a School has intervention to-night in the debate His pulse was 115, temperature sisting of representatives of the To pay a Bonus of $1.00 40,000.00 ......$.60,000.00. now been in operation in Hong- on foreign affairs, which he 99.3 He passed a comfortable employers and employed to control. To carry forward........ 211,4TS OR kong for the last twelve months, asserted that, behind the dust she night and is taking more nourish the whole industry, inter alia to Reform in the method of engaging was throwing in the Allies eyes, ment.,

regulate supplies, avoid recurrent Chinese crews is also advocated. Germany was preparing for an

Naval patrols are regarded as assault. He warned the Allies, No further advices regarding such Board to be blading,

boome and slumps, the decisions of the supreme deterrent of piracy. particularly Britain and Italy, ad San. Yat-sen word to hand to-day The Committee urged that steps "Once pirates know that, although ding: We must watch what is up to the time of going to press be taken to make the industry they may be able to overcome happening over there."

which may indicate as suspected independent of America, where resistance in the ship itself they In view of the Premier's subseesterday--that the Japanese semi- the farmers were,,inanced, and will not be able to get away, piracy quent reference to the Geneva official nouncement of his death bighly organised in holding up will cease."

Protection of British Protocol, the failure of Britain and, was prematura:]

supplies, and suggested that India be concentrated apos to provide commerce la essentially a duty of America to ratify, the tripartite FL.M. Navy. Accompanying the pict, and bis insistence on the

Fraw cotton of the requisite staple) report is a lengthy statement by essential of world pesce, the security of France as the first

grade. the Senior Naval Officer West opinion was expressed in the River Patrols which, the signa-Lobbies that the Premier-was- torfes urge, shows that H.M. Naval addressing himself to Britain over Forcer stationed in waters the heads of the deputies. adjacent to Hongkong are inade Earlier in his speech M. Herriot quate for the many and varied reiterated that France did not duties which devolve, upon them. intend to renounce her debts, River and coastal patrols should The speech was loudly ap be extended, and if the Navy plauded by all the benches, with estimates do not permit, the Hong the excepck of the Communiste.

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COTTON INDUSTRY.

BREAKING AWAY FROM

-AMERICA.

IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS.

(Reuter'e Service)

LONDON, January 28. Caramides of Industry and Trade, Cdying," "evidence before, the

deprecated'

of Association Mr. C. Gordon In accordance with; the "Articles Mackto retires but being eligible offers himself for re-election.

AUDITOR

The accounts have been audited by Mr. C. Bernard Brown, ACA who offers himself for re-election

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