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"UNNECESSARY FUSS."
His Characters As "Purely Imaginary..
The coldest man In Hongkong to- day is probably.. Mr. Somerset Maugham, playwright, novelist and
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1926.
COURT GLIMPSES.
A FALLING OFF IN CRIME.
HAWKERS' LUCK.
With the relaxation in the law against unlicensed hawkers, and the general falling off in "crime, there were few cases in the Police Courts this morning.
TYPHOON ECHO.
RESCUE WORK IN HONGKONG HARBOUR..
HEROES AT BUCKINGHAM -
(Reuter's Service.)
Bndon Feb. 4, At as investiture.st Buckingham Palace His Majesty the King be stowed the Board of Trade silver
PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.
KING'S SPEECH.
LABOUR AMENDMENT TO ADDRESS.
SOCIALIST DEBATE.
(Router'à Service.}
London, Feb. 4.
HONGKONG'S "BIT.
"
HOW OUR DONATION. HELPED THE ADMIRALTY,
NAVAL POLICY REVIEWED,
(British Wireless Service.)
Rugby, Feb. 44
traveller, best known in Hongkong Po" newspaper was charged medal for rescue work during a Speech from The Throne, which naval polity at the Constitutional i
as author of "The Painted Val a bock which was given much free advertisement owing to the holding up of the first edition and the changing of the scenes from Hong-
og to an imaginary place.
Having undertaken the trip from Manila to Hongkong at a moment's
Forbidden Newspapers. An employee of the Tai Kwong before Mr. R. E. Lindsell with the possession of 21 different news- papers published in Canton, the circulation of which is forbidden in the Colony... Defendant was arrested as he was leaving the wharf after boarding the 8.8.
"Lungshan" which arrived from Canton on Tuesday afternoon,
Detective-Sub-Inspector Shannon: explained the delay in bringing
I
typhoon in Hongkong harbour to Messrs. George Farker, John Smight, and Harold Wainwright, ex-apprentices "Egremont Castle."
1:
the 8:8.
ism.
+1
a*.". .
Dependence on Trade.
In the House of Comons, the Mr W. C. Bridgeman, Firet debate on the Labour amendent Lord of the Admiralty, spoke in Government's to the Address In Reply to the defence of the
resolved itself into a discussion. He expressed satisfaction that Was moved by Mr. R. Snowden, Club.
secure from the Government A on Socialism versus non-Social-the Admiralty had been able to
of Mr. Snowden contended · that programme,
reconstruction during the Government's year of covering a period of years. for office unemployment had increased the replacement of those ships TYPHOON RECALLED.
wages had declined, and profits that had become obsolete or were notice through. force of circum-
knd risen...
becoming obsolete. The value stances, Mr. Maugham has only his
Work of "Egremont Castle." The Labourite, Mr. Johnston, of that decision, he said, w summer clothes and a topee with
referring to the projected Labour very important. him. "You find me rather chilly,"
The foregoing refers to the dis-Hours Conference feared that the The remarked to a "China Mai" re-the defendant before His Worship astrous typhoon of August 18, Washington Convention itself was The Washington Agreement. presentative who interviewed him by stating that he had to submit | 1923, which resulted in the loss of destroyed by the Conference ex-on the dimensions of the this morning.
the newspapers to the Secretary the Indo-China ss. "Loong Sang,"cluding India, China, and Japan; Navies of the world had Mr. Maugham was to catch a
for Chinese Affairs to have trans-which fundered with loss of many he emphasised the long hours and been faithfully observed by this boat at Manlin to take him directations taken.
lives after being swept away from inferior conditions in Japan.
country as by other countries.. to Saigon but he missed it and bas Defendant said that he was only her mroring. One of the British Sir John Simon (Liberal), 'n We were, however, not in exactly come to Hongkong in order to make carrying out the instructions of submarines the went down opposing the amendent, asked how the same position as other coun a connection with the sa. "Hanoi" his master to receive the news-near Queen's Pler, the crew being the coal industry find makets tries, because we were no longer which leaves to-morrow. He papers from a man on board. His saved by the Japanese steamer under public control which was an Island Power, and because we collecting material for a volume of Worship: agreed there wae some "Ginyo Maru." The linors "Em- lacking under private ownership? had an enormous expanse of Em- short stories about Malaya. Bornes truth in this story, and remand-press of Australia" and "Andre Sir A. Steel-Maitland, replying, pire trade to be protected; on and the Fur East,
ed defendant on $200 bail until Lebon" were in great danger for denied that the situation had bewhich this country depended for Asked if Hongkong would figure Monday, pending enquiries as to a timo owing to their anchors come worse. Notably there had its very existence. We more than in these stories, Mr Maugham shook why the "Tai Kwong Po"" import-dragging.
been an increase in wages, whilst any other country depended upon | his hend. A novelist was alwayed the papers.
The officers and crew of the s.3. as: regarda unemployment the cruisers to protect our trade. on the look out for subject matter.
"Egremont Castle."which
the was Government, would welcome
The Washington Agreement however, he added, and something
dragging her anchors hear Stone-co-operation of all Parties, and laid down that the size of new might strike him as worth noting
cutter's Island. performed fine was even willing to discuss, the here. With regard to "The Painted
heroic work, saying the cook-boy establishment of a joint Committee Veita subject which the "China
of the ns. "Loong Sang" and other of all Parties. Mai" representative introduced.
The debate was adjourned. persons from Vessels. drifting Mr. Maugham said that a lot of un-
down stream: made. necessary fuss had been
J
were
A Young Thief.
was
A Chinese youngster charged before Major C. Willson with the theft of $20 from Mr. H Pritham, of On Hing Terrace.
Defendant aid that he found the money on the ground while doing some odd jobs in complain- The plot and cha, acters were pure-ant's house and he placed the ly imaginary.
As to the general manner of his notes inside his shoe,
The Magistrate imposed sen- approach of subjects and places for This books and descriptions, Mr.tence of three weeks" hard labour
Maugham.Auid that he always made and eight, strokes of the birch, it a practice to become acquainted Bankruptcy Court Echo.
On a charge of unlawful posses- with places before he wrote about Them. His stories
not sion of a quantity of clothing and intended to apply to personal-an electric fan, two Chinese ex- Bien Kiterally, Experiences he plained that the articles were
heard
vyf in
places given to them in lieu of wages by different
the master of a Chinese firni might provide an idea but real life
This was was never complete enough for a which had closed down, satisfactory, story to be made of it. later borne out by the wife of the
"In all stories it might be said man. that perhaps fifteen per cent. is life and the rest invention.” added Mr. Maugham. Any sensible noveliat who wanted put scenes into his story, however, should stop long enough to get acquainted with such details as he wanted to use. "I And a certain interest in studying. exotic surroundings and customa and the effect on the characters of the white people who live among ther."
A Novelist's Aims. Asked if he found it easy to write now that he had a considerable
His Majesty the Ring cabled a message of sympathy to the Governor in regard to the sad loss of life and the damage to ships. and property.
A CANARD. FRANCE DENIES COMMUNIST
ASSERTION.
•
‘H.K. ELECTRIC.”
THOSE 'NEGOTIATIONS WITH AMOY,
TERMS REJECTED.
cruisers should not exceed 10,000 tons and the armaments should not exceed eight-inch guns." Con sequently, it was essential that our cruisers should be up to date, and that we should in their con- struction include those improve- ments which the lessons of the war had taught us
old
́OBSOLETE" SHIPS USELESS, It was no use going to sea against an enemy with obsolete ships. It would be a deception At the time of a boom in shares them that
against the British public to tell we could rely upon of the Hongkong Electric Co,old ships that had been knocked Ltd., about a year or so ago, about in the war Those rumour was current that the com-ships could no longer hold their pany would benefit considerably own with the vessels laid down by (Havas Agency)
by a concession in the foreign other countries. If we were go- Paris, Feb. 4. settlement of Kulangsu, Amoy. ing to have total disarmament, Sergeant Brittain said that the
The Ministry of Waf denies em- Light is now thrown on the that would be another matter; [master was the debtor in a bank-phatically the assertion of the matter by the "China Mail's cor- but so long as other countries
ruptcy case at the Summary Court Communist
L'Humanité, respondent who reports the an kept up a modern officient Navy, paper yesterday, who is believed to have saying that two French battalionsnual meeting of ratepayers.
so long was it still more essential absconded.
were prepared to fraternise with
for us to do the same. TENDERS STILL WANTED. the Druses, near Rashaya.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
Defendants were discharged.. Youth Gains Leniency.
was
C. T. French, wireless watch- man of the s.s. "Delta," again before the Kowloon Magia- trate this morning to receive sen- tence in a charge of theft of pas- songers belongings which was proved against him on Wednes- iday.
REQUEST FOR PEACE.
(Reuter's Servios.)
Paris, Feb. 4.
́USE FOR HONGKONG MONEY. Mr. Bridgeman added that we had been nobly supported by the Commonwealth of Australia. The Kulangsu, Amoy, Feb. 2. For many montha the question contribution of a quarter of a of ways and means of providing million sterling from Hongkong It is reported from Beirut that better electric light in the Settle-had enabled the Admiralty to in reply to the retent for directment has been at issua Report make a start with a floating dock peace negotiations, the High Coming upon the matter, the Chair-in the Straits Settlements, which would at least provide for the "The The Magistrate said he did not missioner told the Jebel Druses man of the Council said: number of books and plays to his wish to imprison defendant on that they must first cease hostili-electric light supply has, if any docking of our capital ships. name, Mr. Maugham said that he account of his youth, and ordered ties. never ceased to find it difficult to him to sign a bond for good be-" write. "There is a great gulf behaviour in a sum of $250. tween having an idea of what you want to say in your own mind and getting it down on paper. I am never entirely satisfied at what I would like to write and what I And I
difeult English is Hanguage in which to couch express- lon. Hardly anyone has realized perfect expression in it."
can.
LOCAL WEDDING.
TO-DAY'S PEAK CHURCH CEREMONY.
At the Peak Church this after- noon a quiet wedding was solemn
A GERMAN WANTED.
FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF LEAGUE.
DELEGATES NAMED."
(Reuter'e Service.): -
As the Government proceeded, thing, deteriorated and residents have to depend to a great extent and as he hoped they would pro- ceed with the full programme on other means of lighting..
"In the meantime the efforts which was laid down for a com taken to obtain an improved ser- would be ensuring not only the plete base at Singapore, they vice have proved abortive, but it i
..
נו
JA APPEAL. FOR MORE HELE
He would be glad to get further! help from other parts of the Empire, and so, he thought, would the taxpayers of this country.
is imperative that definite and de- capacity of the British Fleet to defend British trade in those cisive action be taken without waters, but adding to its efficiency further loss of time. The resolu
and economy. tion unanimously adopted by the ratepayers at a special meeting Held on September 19, 1924, In conclusion, the newspaper manised, the contracting parties being
authorising the Council to take Mias Phyllis Parker (daughter: of
steps to terminate the existing Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Parker, of Seaton House, Acton Vale, Lon-wants a German appointed as agreement, and to proceed to open don, and of Hongkong), and Mr. Assistant Secretary-General of the negotiations with the Hongkong Leo Vindersler-Jensen (son of the League of Nations, in which con- Electric Co., Ltd., resulted in a late Mr. and Mrs. S. Vindersler- nection. Count Brockdorf is men-draft agreement being drawn up." Jensen of Copenhagen, Dentioned. mark).
Paris, Feb. 4. It is understood that Germany
the
HOME MAIL
PEACE TIME NEEDS. This agreement was submitted to
(Reuter's Service.) the ratepayers at a special meet- ing held on July 31, 1925, but was
London, Feb. 4. rejected A committee of the Council is making investigations Mr WC Bridgeman in the ag to the most suitable method of course of his speech at the Con- solving the electric light guesstitutional Club, said that the Navy must not be neglected even tion"
naked Mr. Maugham if he had any self imposed idea before him in his writinga "I try to instruct, educate or moralise to no-one," said the novelist. I try to move, to interest and to amuse. That, think, should be the aim of the novelist."
The principal German delegates Prior to coming to the Far The bride wore a dress of white to- League will be Dr. East, a London critic wrote of Mr.georgette embroidered with Stresemann (Minister for Foreign
She Affairs) and Count Bernstorff Maugham as follows; "The, man crystal and silver beads. never stays, still. When you think carried a bouquet of white roses... the time is ripe for him triumphal- The bride's mother was attired ly to tour America-when "The in a dress of green and black Sole Agents:
Moon and Sixpence" has attracted morocain, with hat to match. Mr. The P and 0. "Mantua" brought After considerable discussion at in peace time (perkara bar DAVIE, BOAG & CO., LTD. the widest sttention-he insists on Lewis Parker gave his daughter in this morning 255 bags, letter the annual meeting on January 29, He thought that the Govern Bank of Canton Building. going immediately to China. This away and Mr. Gilbert Travers (of mall (London January 7) and 85 the following resolution was pasement was right and that Aus- tralia was right in pushing with Bamples and particulars on application may be because, though well set up the Hongkong and Shanghai bags of parcels from London.ed
Resolved That the incoming the construction of up to date { black-eyed, broad-framed, and ex-Bank) was best man.
Delivery of the mail commenced
Council call for tenders for the cruisers because we were ketting cessively handsome In evening A reception was held subse-in the forenoon.
erection of an electric light and very far behind. We were clothes, he is rather diffident:" quently at No. 800, the Peak
Writing of Mr.
for comp Somerset kindly lent by Mr. F. L. Mecklen
power plant on. Kulangau, and sa leading in the Maugham's book "On A Chinese bergh
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it, or other who began lon current or direct
dadde but anyhow.ly similar terms, as the
to the tory koow t
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