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Hongkong. Monday, June 28, 1926.-

A VITAL NEED:

Amongst the most useful articles appearing in the local Press for a considerable time were undoubt edly the series of extructs from the recently published autobio graphy of Sir William Des Voeux,

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former Governor of Hong kong. It was a coincidence that these articles should have appear- ed in our columns immediately *after we made a plea for the establishment of an Historical Society, whose duty would be col lect and collate all documents, prints, and photographs relating to the Colony during the last" eighty-five years.

Apart from the services of Sir William to the Colony there is an. other aspect of a Governor retiring from the Colonial Ser-4

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SEQUEL TO STRUGGLE IN CIFY.

SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER?

MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1926.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE SQUIRE CASE"

To the Editor of the "China, Mall.")

Str-Now that the Squire cass A hand to hand struggle between has been concluded and the Crown a Chinese detective and a man prosecution has proved a charge whose actions had aroused his susof negligent driving against the picions and the latter's subsequent

Hight after drawing a dagger, was defendant, and through which re- followed by shots on the part of sulted in the killing of a Chinese, the detective as a result of which may elicit the the Chinese in question was shot dead."

The incidents in question took place last night about nine o'clock near the Central Market at the junction of Des Voeux Road and Jubilee Street

Information"

through you, as to what amount of compensation has or is to be paid

MR. CHAO-HSIN CHU AND OPIUM.

WHY DOES HE ASK FOR INVESTIGATION."

Peking, June 13-In a recent cable from Mr. Chao-hain Chu to the Chinese Government, he rem quests that an investigation of oplum cultivation in China, shall be made between now and October meeting of the League of Nations Opium Committee. It is extremely difficult, to under- stand why such a request has been

asked

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over to the family of the deceased? As to the case in question I con made at this time of the year. On several occasions during discus- sider that it has certainly run on slons at the League of Nations" to a most amazing career. CriginCommittee the yearly investiga

two charges- tion of the International Anti- There were three other men in ally, there were the company of the Chinese who manslaughter and reckless driving Opium Association has been was shot, all of whom were acting Preliminary procendings were taken severely criticised by lea auspicious manner when the of the former charge and when it Chinese delegation, and Chinese detective approached them, was well on the way for trial each occasion other They also took fight after the was withdrawn entirely reason gations have struggle and it was believed they unknown. The charge of reckless China's own oficial investigation had got clear away

driving was proceeded, with and which unfortunately has not been many ex-Governors, Residents Later in the evening however, a when the closing stage was about in evidence. If China is to re- General, and Residents of other message was received at Police to be reached, the charge, all of gain her prestige at the League Committee she must un- Colonies and Protectorates have Headquarters that a Chinose had sudden, was amended to one of

questionably make a thorough- been admitted suffering from negligent driving. I believe this

constitutes retired, only to find that the only bullet wound in the thigh. It was case

and offici investigation of In her popp cultivation. thing left for them to do at Home stated that he had been wounded mystifying changes.

As regards compensation to be 1922 the Chinese Government cor- to give a zest to their existence is in the Central district and it is to become a Company Director believed that he is either a par paid, will you not agree with roadially invited the co-operation of In the City? Their years of ex.ticipant or an onlooker at the in that such is essential? It should the International Anti-Opium As- cidents which led to the shooting be clearly understood that the sociation making a proposed in- of the other man.

deceased met his death through no vestigation Eight Chinese Com- fault of his own.. It was entirely missioned were appointed and two different from the case of a pedes trian running past an approaching motor and getting killed, when he knew full well of the immediate danger of his action.

In the course of the struggle with the detective, the man who was later shot dead discarded his coat. In his clothing was found a dagger,

DELUGING THE BRIDE:

WHY RICE IS THROWN ÁT WEDDINGS.

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The custom of deluging brides and bridegrooms with rice is supposed te have originated in China.

perience on behalf of the Empire ary thrown away. The Empire requires them no more. And so they stagnate in Imperial pro blems and are seldom heard of unless, as just indicated, it is from "the City. The system is quite wrong. These ex-administrators of Golenial Possessions must be an asset to the Empire, if only a niche can be found in which to utilise their experience and counsel for the Empire's weal. They are the Elder Statesmen of

About 1500 B.C. In the province, the Crown, and as such they are of Shars there lived a sorcerer admirably fitted by service and called Chao. A man named training to be guides, counsellors, Pang, who was going to be mar and friends to those who rule the red, is said to have consulted the oracle as to the possible success of Empire from Downing Street and his venture. Chao informed him

If an Imperial that he would die in six days. Westminster.

Dissatisfied, he consulted a sor Parliament on the lines set forth

ceress named Peachblossom, but above be deemed premature or attained the same reply. Peach- least inadvisable at the present juncture, then why cannot the Colonial Office create an Advisory Council composed of former Gov- ernors, Residents-General, Chief and Secretaries, Residents, Colonial Secretaries and find them duties to perform commensurate with their great value to the Empire overseas ?

OPIUM SEIZURE,

OWNERS OF LOCAL SHIP

FINED.

The charge of using the 8.8.

"Sui Sang for the transport of opium was heard before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magis- tracy on Saturday.

then away at sea.

The charge was in respect of 7,020 taels of opium, valued at $61,160, found in the donkey boiler of the vessel during a search by revenue officers.

blossom, young and beautiful, but antagonistic to Chao, and knowing his verdict, promised to avert the

catastrophe by charms.

The Plot That Failed. On the seventh day after his con- sultation with Pang, Chao was surprised to find Pang walking

about. Recognising the extent of Peachblossom's power, he deter mined to destroy her. He visited her parents and pretended to seek her in marriage for his son, and generous offers obtained their con Bent.

Marriage cards were exchanged, and Chao chose for the wedding day the unlucky day when the Golden. Pheasant was in the usçen- dant. His idea was that as the bride entered the red nuptial chairi the spirit bird would destroy her..

But Peachblossom knew all

ran

A

record of

foreign delegates representing the Inernational Anti-Opium Assocision were appointed to accompay each Commissioner.

he Terms of Inquiry."

The deceased in question was squatting down on a pavement and the motor cycle racing as it were In a mad curaer, dashed up and over the man. Since the manslaughter charge was with drawn, nothing is known as to the outcome of the regrettable tragedy, and as compensation is the only thing which needs to be asked for. I take it that the Crown will look into this, but whatever is reached, it must be made known for the satisfaction of the public mind.”..... Actually the Chiness Council Members should lock into any mat ter that concerns the Chinese. As representing the public interesteFurthermore, as the distance to and general welfare of the Chinese, it was within their duty to follow up the case in question not only them, but any other sane Individual would wish to know if any com pensation to the deceased's reld tives le to be given at all. We ca not treat the tragedy as if nothi had happened

Youra, etc..

ALL JUSTICE

Hongkong June 28.

HOW PRICES HAVE RISE!

STARTLING FIGURES FRA:

CHEKIANG.

Kashing, Jüz 6.

The clouds have broughery rafi for months. The little farmers are pumping despertly to few these things and determined to de-supply their rice fields. feat Chao; She ordered rice to behave secured motor engine o re- thrown out of doors, which the

place buffaloes and mapower. apirit bird made haste to devour. When a Chinese Henry Fonrrivee

whom she really loved:

Thus, we throw rice at weddings in the hope that it may be effectual in warding off the attacks of the Golden Pheasant! In other words, it is an expression of our good wishes to the happy pair and the hope that good fortune may follow them.

cost,

Dr Wellington Koo was at that time at the Foreign Office, and after interviews with him on the subiet, we received a few days. late the following letter from

The Ministry of the Interior the finistry of the Interior

1s received instructions from

e Ministry of Foreign Affairs. phasising the fact that the vestigation of poppy cultiva fion should not take place until the poppy is in bloom. As the climate of the various provinces differs, so, the opium harvest is. reaped at different periode. “

each province is not the same and one Commissioner is ap- pointed for two provinces, it might result that during the investigations in one province

in the other. Thus the inspec- the harvest would be completed"

tion of the second province would be useless. It la ob- vious, therefore, that adequate.. schemes must be devised to meet all aspects of the casE, In Sinkiang. Kansu, Shensi, Sul- yuan and Jehol the poppy will" be in bloom between the fifth and sixth months,, while in Anhui, Hupeh, and Fukien bloom will take place between the second and third months ((old: Calendar). If the inves- "tigations be made in the periods and places mentioned above, the true conditions of poppy culti- vation can be discovered and the required results obtained. The Commissionera have been in structed by this Ministry that the investigations must be made, in accordance with the time and places mentioned above."

Investigation a Flúsco It is useless at this date to

vice that naturally suggests itself on a perusal of his autobiography: He concludes his narrations by

At a previous hearing Mr. While his attention was thus ex to build farm engines at lowest expressing regret that, anless an

E. S. Brooks potained an ad-gaged; Peachblossom stepped into.f

possible

fool-pry and old public servant can endure the journment on behalf of the own the bridal chair and passed on her efficient, his fortune is me. The long hours of the House of Comers, the Indo-China Steam Navi-way unscathed to marry the son water buffaloes, Yormer sold at

$25, now cost nearly $ Farm criticise this investigation. It mons-which in his case healthgation Co., Ltd., as the vessel was

was a fiasco. The delegates of the labour, once abundant 40 cents prevented there is no field in

per day plus food, is ses at 60 International Anti-Opium Aso- which experience gained in such

cents. Native landown by sub-ciation were never notified of the a career as his can be placed at

division through success genera arrival of the investigation Com-

the service of the State...

tions, often do not haynough to missioner in any province, nor support a family. In sharke were their generous services in- foreclose on helple ignorant vited. Some Commissioners never people. The writer seen 24 reached their field of investiga per cent. paper; 30 pent. is said tion, being restrained by militar. to be not uncom Many 1sts, and the whole process was farmers failed to price enough delayed until long after the poppy rice last year to suit them till harvest had been reaped. The this year's harvest The money results of the Government inves Just realised on silktoons, is hetigation were embodied in a 76- ing paid out for prted grain. Port which reiterated the state- More money cirées but lessment not a root to be found" This was absolutely true, and food in available.

will be again, if an Investigation is made between now and October. The most northerly poppy areas reap their harvest in June, and this is the latest,

Captain Kelman, master of the vessel, stated in evidence that the ship's officers were entirely un- aware of the presence of the drug on board. It was also mentioned that three firemen left the ship at Singapore before the voyage to Hongkong"

The evidence of other officers of the vessel being taken, His Worship imposed a fine of $500.

SANITARY BOARD.

SINGAPORE FISH TRAWLER.

THREE TONS OF FISH BROUGHT IN

It is a matter for great regret that, of this account, much voluntary service of inestimable value is lost to the Empire. When our people can be persuaded that it is not only worth their while but even urgently necessary to organise on sane lines the Gov ernment of the British Empire

Singapore, June 17. The Goyern perhaps we shall see an end of the

ment trawler Tongkol réturned

Poisoned ter from her second trip yesterday, present absurd system under

The paper mill hosed to avoid after spending ten days off the Busta riot over posor water. The which the Parliament which con

Coast of Malaya, A

detoss the canal people built a trols the Empire is elected exclu-

One good fishing ground was disso no boats coufase; this was It is hardly conceivable that the sively by stay-at-homes and

more than the morities coald Chinese Government can accede to The Sanitary Board meets to covered, and three tons of fish were patrons of "the parish pump. If morrow at 4.15 p. Letters caught This quantity included stand, so they rying to reach Mr. Chao-hain Chu's request, and a truly Imperial Parlament were from the Government relative toof exceptionally large size, and fair tanks or move mill elsewhere not do so, otherwise a report such one ton of ikan merah, which were solution, settlerovide sewage we sincerely hope that they will established and it were thought the fristallation of water closets prices were realised when the catch The cifrat wached when the as the last, might again call forth necessary to adopt the Two Cham at various places will be consider was auctioned at one of the Muni people living the mill came the sarcasm of Sir Malcolm

ed, such including No.508, the ber system, one can see a place Penk, No. 174, the Peak, Empress cipal markets this morning in crowds and they preferred Delevingne, which he expressed If further grounds of this kind to be shot dow police or soldiers at League Conference in the for ex-Colonial Governors of the Hotel, 8a Des Voeux Road Cenare discovered. there is no doubt rather than a contaminated following words— stamp of Sir William Des Voeux in trai, No. 41, Conduit Road and that trawling in local waters will water or yum into their fields. the Second Chamber, while No: 16, Macdonnell Road,

work themselves" be profitable Other items on the agenda in Rough Ground

When the Ch Colonial representatives (busi- chudeLetter froin the secretary A good deal of rough ground, was the wowill turn

up to the deation polat, they others) of the Bathing Beaches Comst with on the trip, which extend men and

any thing. would sit

the Lower

wer mittee report of Governmented as far as Trengganu

or Analyst on water supplies for Malay fisherman was taken on

There House. One of these days June and application for a dairy board at Kemaman, the ide perhaps, it will be seen by all (as at le, Tai Hang, Hongkong has had occasion to realise in recent months) that a Imperial Parliament »» concerned only with inperial affairs is one of the Empire

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