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TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1925,

CORRESPONDENCE.

Another "Bathing Scandal ? ".

Such

attendance at lectures. being the case, it is quite appär ent, except to those who see with

A SPLENDID FORCE

HONGKONG POLICE INSPECTED.

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GOVERNOR'S FRAISI

(To the Editor of the China Mod.) cne eye closed and the other shut, Splendid and efficient," the that experiment on a change epithets bestowed on them by H.E. Sir,From my own experience from conditions most remarkably the Governor, Sir Edward Stubbs, on Sunday when I went out with. suitable, is simply inviting dis-expressed the option of all who my family to Stonecutters, Iaster with no advantage of what witnessed the annual inspection endorse what "Water Wings" has soever natura likely to be yesterday of the Hongkong Police written in your yesterday's issue obtained."

Force. This took place at the regarding the embargo placed on

Central Police Station with the men the part of the beach in use in

drawn up in double ranks on both previous years,

sites of the compound for the in- the presentation by His Excellency spection and in closer formation for of mixtals, commendations and other wards.

the war yours when A pompous I recollect an incident, during service official drove people away from this bunch on self-assumed uthority. But he got pulled down..

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THE CHINA MAIL.

WHO'S WHO;

LATEST CHINA COAST! CHANGES.

Mr. A. Cook, chief officer, "Kwangchow," has gone master,

"Changchow.".

Captala L Jenking, master, Changchow," is on reserve. Mr. W. A. Ortwin, second officer, Yingchow," is on reserve. Mr. J. Nolan, from reserve, has gone second officer; "Yingchow." Mr. P. J. Maley, chief cfficer, "Hanyang, is on reserve.

Mr. R. Wherry, from reserve,

pointed second officer, Chinhua has gone chief officer, "Hanyang

Mr. D. C. Cameron has been ap:

Mr. J. Fraser, acting second officer,Chinhua," is on reserve!

Captain R. H. G. Ashby, of the Klungchow, has gone

Chinhua.

master

Convenience was alluded to, by "Interested" who conveniently forgot that the Almighty Dollar course, exceedingly pleasing and commands convenience. It is, of extraordinarily convenient to be paid for breathing air and act according to one's sweet will: but In addition to 60 Europeans, co the question, and a most difficult Weihaiwei men, 10 Cantonese and In fairness to the naval officer Ene too, is to find one such philan-50 Trulians, there were the Lewis who communicated the order,thropic employer. I fail to see gun, machine gun and traffic received doubtless from a higher how convenience can ever come o sectiona with equipments Mr. the Chinhua, has gone master, Captain C. Harris Walker, of authority, in the present instance, much into play as to be able in

Wod house,neling, Kiungchow, it may be said that he acted very any way to influence the opinion Captain Superintendent of Police, Mr. C. L. Tilburn, second politely, but gave no reasons. The of great minds to a scheine, risky was in charge of the parade and was Place is far away from the firing though it be a novel one.

assisted by Mr. D. Earlingham.gineer, Shansi, has resigned.

Mr. C. R. eting Deputy Superintendent; Mr. engineer! Shuntien, has

Blair, second range and it could not be due to

gone any possible danger from stray dollars against an income of ant Superintendenta,

Expenditure of a few hundred. Kerr and Mr. Scott, both Assist second engtheer, Ningpo. Bullets.

Mr. A. D. Armour, second engineer. "You will be conferring a boon thousands is, I believe, a good

-Ningpo, I cannot at all

second engineer, Shuntien.

hus gone the public. Mr. Editor, by imagine that such a bargain could ascertaining the reason for the be overlooked in Justice to the

Sulwo, is on reserve...

Mr.. L. Bones, chief officer, prohibition and publishing it in your columns. Until a satisfact business capacities of those

responsible.

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tory explanation is forthcoming, and bathing is attended with less risk of injury, shall not venture out again "on the rocks."

Yours, etc..

Hongkong, May 19,

BRITISHER.

Local Radio.

transaction und

Yours, etc..

Hangkong, May 18

Funeral Expenses.

(To the Editor of the Chind Mail) | ; Sif-r

Sit. These regulations for controlling wireless are taking an unconscionably long time to come into being, but as they have been so long about it the Government may just as well take its time now, for no one gets anything but screeches as it from legions of evil spirit at present. So please

LIM.

H.E. the Governor arrived at 430, beieng accompanied by his A.D.C., Capt. D. Neville, and was met by Mr. Wodehouse and Sir innd Severn. Among the promin ent residents and Government officials who neeopted the invitation of the force to be present were Sir Henry Pollock, K.C.. Hon. Mr. C. Me T Messer. Colonial Treasurer :: Hou, Mr. D. W. Tramin. Secret wry for Chiness Affairs; Flon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. H. T. Crenay, Director of Public Works:

To the Editor of the Ching Mail Ton. Mr. Chow Shon-son, Fort Mr. H. W. Bird. Captain Bloxham, think the "China Superintendent of Gaol, Mail might well raise, its voice A. G. M. Plowher, Assistans Mr. against lavish funeral displaysColonial Secretary, Me, S B. B. especially in the amount of money McElderry: Mr. Fa Yaustan, Mr. spent in wreaths. The Porta-Chna Sui-ki, Mr. I Yik-mui guese Mutual Aid Society does and Mr. U Rumiahn an excellent work when death sets in and takes any of its members, The following awards were made and what might be spent in a dis- by His Excellency play of flowels which leads no-

AWARDS.

Inspector T Murphy. King's

Mr. J. H Davey, from reserve, has gone chief officer, Suiwo.

Mr. J. H Telfer, third officer, Chipshing, bas gone second officer, same ship.

Mr. C. Nock, second officer, Chipshing, has gone second officer, Leesang.

Mr. A. M. Henderson, second officer, Leesang, is on reserve.

Mr. G. L. Gaskill, third officer, Mausang, has gone third officer, Cheongshing: Cheongshing,, has

Mr. H. M. Miller, third officer, efficer, Mausang,

gone third Mr. G. Porterfield, second engineer, Llenshing, is on leave. Mr. J. A. Thom, sup'y third engineer, Lienship, has gone third engineer, same ship

Mr. J. McTavish, third engineer, engineer, same ship. Me A Chal mers has been appointed sua'y third engineer, Lienshing.

Mr. A. S.

where, is used in material benefit Police Medad, Forvourage and re.Lienshing, has gone acting second don't rush the matter too much which must be very much appre-source on the ion of the affray now that it is receiving a measure ciated especially when a brend with armed robbers at 206 Canton of publicity, dear P.W.D. or winner is taken. I think the iden Hond, Yamat, on December 6, Colonial Secretariat or whomso- | you referred to in a recent issue 1924- ever is responsible for the delay, | which As we have waited so long we may just as well wait until next winter when we shall be able,to hear something decent for our

Fraser, second engineer, Waishing, has gone second engineer, Tungshing.

Captain T. A. Kyle has heep. appointed Cheshire, of the

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BOON FOR AGED

HOME PENSION BILL'S

BENEFITS.

FILLIP TO INDUSTRY.

400,000 WORKERS' ABLE TO 'HETIRE.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, May 18... In the House of Commons, the Secretary of Health. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, moved the second reading of the Widows and Pensions Bill, which was outlined Orphans Old Age Contributory

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in Mr. Churchill's budget speech. Mr. Chamberlain pointed out that the adoption of the non-con- tributory scheme urged by the Labour Party would cost the Gov- ernment four times as much aa was proposed,

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in spite of cost to employers, He expressed the opinion that which was estimated at £10,250,- 000 a year for the first ten years, the latter must admit the scheme would have the psychological sometimes operate in P. S. A. 46 Fender : Parth Class

effect of increasing the output of Shanghai is a most excellent one Medals. Per courtygge ned resource where there is no need to worry on the occasion of the affray with

contented workers.. about those who are left.

"That armed robbers at 206 Canton Head,

400,000 workers over 65 years of The scheme would enable idea is that regret at the passing Yamut, on December 26, 1924. of anyone and acknowledgment of The following officers were comAh Kwang, has gone master, Tienge to retire and afford employ- If the Government is going to his or her services to the com-

mended:

ment for younger people. maintain supervision over the ser-munity, should be shown by sma{}

Shipping & Engineering."

Further it was likely to result" Peking, May 18-The Govera vice I hope it has included in its donations to deserving causes.

in an immediate substantial relief ment have received a report from regulations powers for dealing

to the rates. Mr. J. Wheatley; a with the people who either through ignorance or >heer cussedness prevent listeners-in in the neighbourhood from enjoy- ing what is being broadcasted by mi-management of their sets,

money.

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Yours, etc.

COMMON SENSE. Hongkong, May 16,

Chinese Customs.

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Sule-Inspector Breanna, for the smurt capture of a notorious armed robber and pirate ut in Tun Village Fin: Decenber 4, 1924:.. At the Criminal Sessions held on December 18. 1924, the prisoner was convicted and seitended to years hard labour.

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L. S. A. 31 Whans: 2nd prize Championship Cup for Revolver Shooting.

L. H. A. 33 Wynne: . B. the | Governor's Cup for Revolver Shoot-

Sorgt. A. 159 Hourihan, for couring. Lugis and prompt action whereby six- men, who had committed an armed

am not referring to the state of affairs in Hongkong at moment for it is always the same (To the Editor of the. Chino Mail). [robbery as Sham Cheng Village

4.

IT.. S. R. 4 Fara Singh's Muskotry Cup 1st prize.

Sergh Major Niamat Khan: Musketry 2l prize ($10).

THE GOVERNOR'S ADDRESS, After the presentation His Ex-

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about this time and always will be

Tsun Wan District, were exptured. so long as Hongkong's climate re- Sir, I am writing a book on cajtent numier in wish he has per- f

. . A. 84 Dungey, for the ex- mains. Such interference has Chinese characteristics and I won-formed his duties during the last celleney addressed the, men, given rise to much complaint at der if any of your renders could six months especially when employd: Mr. Wodehouse and men of Home, though, and if wireless enlighten me on the following ed as Seegt in einege of Piquet the Force. This is the last time I broadcasting receives such unpoints:-

(Searching), impetus as a result of a Govern-

Is there any reason for the fact mert supervised scheme that hun-that whilst the Chinese female lent work while in charge of the Fell you how pleased I am to have F. S. A. 160 Plattery, for excol-shall have the pleasure of secting you on panule and I just want to dreds of people will have sets who wears a short coat, the mule wears detective Searching Squad during been associated with such a splen- don't know the first thing about a long one:

the period December 2, 1924 and did, efficient Force as that of Hong- the principles governing them, I

In the winter many of the April 14, 1995. can see that even in the winter women wear a flat headdress on this is going to be a serions the head-not wholly covering it. P. S. A. 90 Carpenter, Champion problem.

It appears to me that the nature ship Cup for Revolver Shooting Yours, etc.,

of the hairdressing of the Chinese (Presented by H. K. Shareholder woman the hair tightly combed Association). back-conduces to, a falling off of P. S. A. 90 Carpenter: Handicap the hair on the front of the head,Cun for Revolver Shooting. the head-dress referred to being P. S. A, 30 Carpenters, Musketry used to keep warm that part of Presented by Superintendents of the head which, has lost its Police). natural covering.

ONE HELLO.

Hongkong, May 18.

Hongkong University, (To the Editor of the China Mail),

Yours, etc.,

RESEARCH. Hongkong, May 16.

Sir,-Although so far as Mr. L. Forster is officially concerned. that is, as Registrar of the University, he is perfectly right in stating that the University has not yet decided to discontinue, the six-monthly examination for the

Answers to cerrespondents:- Medical Faculty, yet such a "Abotsford Villas, Hull" and change has been so much the talk "Bray's Friend"-Letters on a in the University that sufficient part-heard police court interest has been created

to reported at great length," should

case,

justify the pros,and cons of the be addressed to the papers con- scheme. That such a change has earned.

been contemplated, I can say with good authority, and it is good news to learn that the matter in question has not yet been laid before the University Court or Council. Such being the case discussion is all the more useful.

RENTS BILL.

FIRST READING. THIS THURSDAY,

COUNCIL MEETING,

Included in the Orders of the Day at this Thursday's meeting of the Legislative Council are:

"Interested". must understand that the Medical Faculty should not follow the example of her sister faculties should such a policy be injurious to her inter- ests, and that such is the case, is beyond dispute since a faculty is no longer one when the under- graduate element is missing.

For the past years up to the present moment the subjects in the Medical course are so divided into sections, that he who joins in September gets as much for his tuied An Ordinance to provide for money as the one who prefers to the incorporation of the Mother commence his ordergraduate Superior in this daza at theurbeghenter the Sudety of The Little Sisters academic year. Not so in the other the Poor

Second reading of the bill in- tituled An Ordinance for the in- corporation of the Trustees of the Sailors Home, Hongkong

Second reading of the bill inti-

lony of the

Second reading oft

faculties, where knowledge of all that has been taught is not only tuled An Ordins necessary but absolutely essen Legal Pra tial in order to follow up the sub- 1871.- Jects that are being dealt with by First the Professoran achievement An Ort which is impossible without any Ord

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STOOTING PRIZES.

kong. You have had hard times since I haãe been here, and you hava done excellent service. only thank you on behalf of the I can Government and the community and wish you the best of luck nfter I have left.

His Excellency then left the com- and was conducted over, the main building by Mr. Wodehouse.

NOTED FRENCH DANCER HERE.

LLOYD GEORGE

Secretary of Health in the Labour Cabinet, proposed An official Labour motion for the rejection of the Bill on the ground of in- adequacies.

Mr. Lloyd George supported the scheme. He favoured a contribu tory basis in view of the other demands on the pubile purse for social reforms and suggested that disablement,.not age, be made the real test in connection with the scheme.

The debate was adjourned:

STEAMER AFIRE.

CARGO OF MAIZE DAMAGED.

(Reuter's Service.)

AMSTERDAM, May 19, The Dutch steamer Idomeneus from Batavia was partly discharged, having caught Brein the No. 5 hold, which contained a cargo of maize. The fire was extinguished) but the extent of the damage is not

·knows..

WORLD FLIGHT.

(Reuter's Service:)

RANGOON, May 19,

The Italian world "aviator de Pinedo has arrived, at TvoY

secret agent at Chungking stating that Tang Chi-yao, on hearing that his forces had been defeated in Kwangsl, had decided to proceed there and personally lead them. A report from Kwei- chow states that Tang Chi-yao has already left Yunnan, handing over authority to General Li, Military Commissioner at Talifu.

Yuan Tau-ming is reported to have appointed General Chin Han-ting Commander-id-Chief of the ex- pedition against Tang Chi-yan in Yunnan. These and other reports indicate that Tang Chiyao has had a setback in his attempt to invade Kwangtung, but it is not | believed that he has suffered a decisive defeat-Courtesy of the Daily Bulletin.

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