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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1927.

HANKOW FOLLIES.

Employees' Sweet Reasonableness.

ABSURD DEMANDS.

Banks To Operate By Grace of the Union.

Chinese employees of the foreign banks to Hankow, now organised iato a union"under the auspices of the Red administration, have just presented their employers with a best of 27 demands which are, for -the most part, so absurd that they phallenge eredulity and would not be reproduced if there were not 'assurances from the best possible authorities that the authors are by no means perpetrating a joke but take themselves and their wants quite seriously. The following Is abridged translation done by a Competent person!

th No employee can be "this missed unless he has committed malfeasane (stealing money), nor less the dismissal is approved by the Union.

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2) The bank shuld grant full traveling expenses to those em- ployees who have"completed year's arrvice, and who would re- Sign, after one year. Those em- ployees who resign after a period exceeding one yene shall receive three months' salarya after iwo" yours, four months' salary, etc.

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The Bank shall not be al- lowed to close without the authori- sation of the Union,"

(5) Employees can only be re- cruited from the Union.

(6) Beyond the Axed office hours, a employees shaid receive ene day's salary for every Uwa huphs work overtime,

(7) Aemployees shad wear the uniform, of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, pail for by the Bank Funiform includes overenat, shoes, etc.)," }

(9). Medien? expenses, paid

|_ (9) Porty duval leave every year travelling and sickness excluded). In the ease of a death or marriage of their relatives, employees. shall be granted ene month's leave on Bu y, en the case of, sickness of an employee Indefinite leave on fold pay.

Those employees who have not takes, 4 days leave shall receive |

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alter the present rules whenever it thinks advisable to do so,

(2) The Banks must accept the demands of the employees, if the Union, la of the opinion that they should be granted.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Y.M.C.A. ACTIVITIES.

FIRST ANNUAL KOWLOON

• MEETING.

A REVIEW OF THE YEAR..

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Camera CluB-A succossful exhl- the evening an entertainment was bition of photographs and a lectura attended by a large number: on the subject were held under the A letter of appreciation on behalf Ruspices of this club. It is hoped of the members of the American, to repent these events. Shortly... Fleet which recently visited Hong Social-Regular social events Kong was received from the US.. were arranged by the social com- Naval Chaplain. Most of the Naval mittee.

Fships have been visited and'a mark- Ladies' Nights are held once od response has been the outcome. The fitat annual meeting of the month during the winter and have During the whole your the most European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, was proved extremely popular. This encouraging tenturo has been the held at the building yesterday, Sir event takes the form of "an enter cordial reception accorded Henry Pollock K.C. presiding, sup-tainment, preceded by a special diu- secretary visiting the ships; Naval ported by Mr. A. S. D. Cousland ner." Opportunity is thus afforded and Mercantile, and there is every funt, Secretary. (Vice President) and Mr. J. H. the mombers to invite their friends indication of appreciation of the into the Association building. Onfefforts of the Y.M.C.A. to meet, the Paul Lauder, Mr. Justice J

Among other present were, Mr. many occasione over 160 members needs of those who visit this port

Rand guests attended dinner and a Genorak-Among the many visi Wood. Mr. T. C. Weall, the Rew much larger number the entertain-tors the Association has received: Kirk Macouchie, the Rev. G. R.ment. The thanks of the Associa-daring the year have been the Lindany, Mr. W. L. Pattenden andtion are extended to the ladies and following the Rev. J. H. Johnston.

rentlemen who have helped to make Major Frank Young, President. to request the banks to abolish or of the annual report by the Secre

The Chairman, after the reading) these guest nights so enjoyable. English Y.M.C.A. National Council. Two Dances have taken place in. who presented a portrait of Str to modify what they might consider tary, referred to the success of the the lounge. The available space is George Williams, the founder of

the movement, to the Association.

Dr. John R: Mott, general secretary, Y.M.C.A. International Committee, New York, who wan entertained by the board at tiffin and gave an excellant address on the opportunities of the YMCA. throughout the world. Di Mott inspected the building and express. ed his entire approval of it

Mr. Fletcher Brockman, made to cope with the expansion of Ping pong. Two tables are now Y.M.C.A. International Committee, the work, that of Mre Ingram in available for this game. Several an old friend of the Y.M.CA. in connection with the Services and tournaments among the members(Hong Kong.

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Bateful Conveniences.

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(22) Employees shall be allowed

as charmful to them; for instance, year's work as disclosed by the re-veny restricted but in spite of this heating, electric fans, newspapers, port: This was largely due to the handicap the dancers managed to

"untiring activities of Mr. Hunt have good times.

applause).

Billiards. The tables are much The report had disclosed à great used by members and savoral tour- diversity of aubjects in which mem-aaments have created increased In- bers had taken a keen interest and treat! A shield has been present- this was just what an Associationed for inter-floor competitions and such as theirs should set out to do a silver cap has been kindly offered The Chairman also referred toffer the Association championship be the appointments that had been which has yet to be decided.

(23) Native employees are free from all responsibility.

(24) Native employees shall be treated on an equal footing.

(25) Employees cannot be used for other purposes than those for which they are employed.

(26) The above rules shall enforced from January 1, 1927.

Pay of employees:

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Minimum salary Tls, 67. Employees at Ta. 10 faerende of *Tix. 57.

Employees at Tis.. 10 to 25 crease of 714, 56.

Employees at Tls, 26. to 10 in- Terease of T1 56.

Employees at Tla. 4 to 55 crease of 14, 54.

"days" salary (additional) er Those who take their leave, shall receive full travelling expenses, in addition to their pay, etc.

10 The Barks shall be re- quired to create a Provident Funds employees will deposit 10 per cent. of their salary: the panics wB} add` a sum equivalent and will guaran-" tee a minimum interest of 10 per cent. Alkmployees wifhfurther be unbitled to 3 per aunt. of the net profits of the Bank..

* Employees Will receive $15. monthly food expenses) and $20 monthly rent allowance.

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Premium on Relations,

On the occasion of the

Wedding or death of a relative, the

employee will receive $200..

(13) Employees; who have been. Invalided will be entitled to reir full salary for life.

(14) Pension:

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After 20 yones' service full salary.

Between 15 and 20 years' service

salary.

Between 0 and 15 years service 3/10 salary

(15) Ar employee who bas worked in a bank for seven years will be entitled to one year's salary; after 33 years, two years' salary; after 18 years, three years' salary

and so on..

(16) Should a bank te forced to close, each employee willbe entitled

to one year's salary.

(17) Married employees shall

he entitled to $20 extra (monthly). ;

(18) Clothes, juggage, etc., be. longing to the employees shall be insured by the banks,

Employees at T. 56 to 70 crease of Tls. 54.

Employees at Tla.. 71 to 85

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of Mr. P. Sands to assist Mr. Hunt and also with outside teams have! Mr. T. C. Reynolds. Chairman. in the residential part of the work. been successfully carried through. Australian Y.M.CIA. National Com-

"Bring In More Members."

Informal "Ming-songs!« are occa-mittee, sionally held in the lounge at which Referring to the Buances, the members can give full expression to Chairman said that although there their abilities $284 Aingers and in-was a balance of nearly $9.000 musicians,

standing to the current account Sports. Owing to the lack of a there was still a latility of about sports ground regular fixtures are $15,000 to be met. No prevision not possible but many matches have in-had been made for renewals and been played with very encouraging

depreciation.

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results.

Sir Arthur K. Yapp. "national secretary, and Mr. T, R. Ponsford, foreign work secretary, both of the English Y.M.C.A. National Council. They were entertained by the board and addressed the members at a special meeting. Sir Arthurthas since written any- ng how pleased he was with all Increase of pay: Tla, 10 The members had found the Hockey has proved popular and he saw here. monthly) once a year (minimum). T.M.GA. in Kowloon very plenit la hoped that a greund may be It is with deep regret the board Apprefitiers will in Tls. 30 sant meeting place and he hoped secured for next season so that the recorda. the loss by death of two. (munthly) with an annual increase that those who had appreciated the Y.M.C.A. y rom regular terms. of its members: the Hon.. Mr. Pi H..

(27) On the occasion of Every benefits of membership would de ul

Football matches have been play-Holyoak and Dr. J. C. Dalmahoy Half-yearly belaneing of the books in their power to bring in frushed against Naval teams. Thanks Allan. Mr. Holyoak, who was the all employees will be entitled to members. The Association are due to the Kowloon Football Vice-President of the Association three mariths' extra pay.

quired new members and an in-Club and the Hong Kong Hockey had been associated with the (28) Twice a year fend of June crease in revenue to pay off what Club for the use of their grounds" Y.M.C.A. in Hong Kong for over and December) they will rercive was owed and to allow for renewals: BowkC November 6. the twenty years and rendered great one month's extra pay.

und depreciation.

Y.M.C.A played its first bowling service by his untiring interest over In the course of discussion on the match with the Kowloon Bowling such a long period. Ereport and accounts, the Rev. Green Club, resulting in a victory Mr. A. S. D. Causland has since

Kirk Maconachie pointed out that for the Association.

been appointed Vice-President, the rules regarding the report and Golf On the occasion of the Finance.It is satisfactory to accounts only provided for the "con-opening of the new club house at note that the receipts from Novem sideration" of them by the annual the Kowloon Golf Club," the Asso-ber, 1926, to Dec. 31, 1926, more meeting. The meeting Eudociation played a whole day competi-than bannees the expenses, but on power to pass them.

tion and although it lost on points the other hand there is a liability The Chairman indicated that this this event was greatly enjoyed by of about $15,000 and until this is was the case and that they were all taking part in it.

mbt the board is unable to provide bound by the rules

HENRY MILLEL WAR DA

ROAD CRASH.

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A member suggested that the rule should be amended and the Chairman said that whilst he did inot know what view the Directors would take they would give their consideration to the point.

The Rev. Kirk Muconachie. the

Rev. H. Copley Moyle and Mr. W. Puttenden were re-elected directors

The First Report. The report, covering the period from Nov. 15, 1925 to Dec. 31, 1920,

states:

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Shadows Before.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED-

IN THE “MAIL,”

Rambles. The beauties of the for renewals und depreciation. Colony have been revealed to the Membership-On Dec. 31, members who have participuted in 1926-membere. resident in the the rambles to places of Intereat. Colony, 159: absent members, 20: Some of the high hills have been non-resident. (sea-going), 115. To- climbed and plans are afoot for tal 256. further conquests."

In concluding this report the Bathing Parties.-During the directors wish to thank all those. Bummer. months regular parties who have by their service and gifta were arranged and by means of helped to further the work of the launches the finest bathing beaches Y.M.C.A in this the first year in were reached. At these picnics the its new building, and in the words members invited their lady. and of H.D. the Governor, on the octa- gentleman friends, on some occasion of the stone laying, they will alons the numbers exceeding 80. continue their efforts in the can. Opening of the building at Kow. Library-The Ebrary, as it is at dent hope that the work pf the laon-The official opening cere-present, is divided into four sec-institution will redound to the ad- mony took place on November 26. tions fiction, miscellaneous, re-vantage of the community and the 1925. in the presence of a large ference, sea-going. Each of these glory of Almighty God.” ( company of the residents of the actions is of the open access type: Colony. The Hon. Sir Henry B.they can be used at all hours of Pollock, K.C., President of the tlfe day, there being a register for Y.M.C.A., in commencing the pro-recording the "books withdrawn: George B. Cortelyou, of New ceedings described the premises and The library comprises

1.2601 York, Secretary of Commerce and outlined the aims of the Associa-Ivolumes: Action 738. miscellaneous Labour under President McKin-tion; in the, course of his remarks 381 reference 143 During the Jey, who WHA recently in

he thanked the Chinese a YMCA period under review, 4222 volumes Washington to observe the

for the gift of a mirror, conmemo were taken out by members

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the

rative, of the occasion. H.E. the proportion of miscellaneous to fic

Entertainments founding of the Bureau of Stan Governor.. Sir Cecil Clementi. tion taken out is about 1 to 5. dards, the central point of the K.C.M.G., who was accompanied by Residential Quarters. It is for- February 18-Queen's Theatre; government's scientific interests. Lady Clementi, then spoke in very tanate that a large proportion of "Dance Madness," The burena is under the depart

appreciative terms of the Y.M.C.A.the building was planned as resi

February 16-World Theatre;' ment of Commerce, and Mr.

and its world-wide work, after dential quarters because the great "Siegfried." Cartelyou played an important which he declared the building demand for such accommodation February 18-Star Theatre; part in its establishment,

open.

His Excellency kindly con- has proved the pressing need of it. "The Social Code." ented to be, the Patron of

February 18-Concert at the the The Arst residents occupied 12 Association. The late Hon. Mr rooms, on Nov. 16, 1926, and on Dec. Cannossian Institute, Caine Rd., [F. H.Holyoak, Vice-President, gave 1, all the rooms on the 3rd and 4th 5.30 p.m.

the history of the Association in floors were taken. Such has been February 18-K.C.C. Dance att Hong Kong and explained the plans the demand that only through the Savoy Hotel. GUARDS OFFICER'S FATAL for its extension. The Rev. J. Kirk unexpected departure of a resident

February 19-H.M.S. "Hermes" RIDE.

Macenachie, minister of the Union has a room been vacant for more dance at Hotel Savey. Church, Hong Kong, also spoke than a few days. There are now February 23 & 28-Theatre Royal, The prayer of dedication was offer: 62 permanent residenta.

20 beda Dance dieplay by Miss Violet London, Feb. 7.

ed by the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of on the 2nd floor are reserved for Cupell's pupils, 5.15 p.m.

February 28 Dancing Lieut. Coghill, a Scots Guards Victoria.

Service men and casual visitors.. aubaltern of Aldershot, was killed

Non-Residents Section. This formance at Theatre Royal, by Mias when a touring car driven by an- the young men of the Colony in aebers' section, takes the whole time

sociation provides a good club for section, together with the non-mem. Capelle pupils, 9:15 pm.

February 26--Smoking concert other subaltern in the same regi-cordance with the well known prin-services of a. secretary. It is for members of the Kowloon Cric- ment, Lieut. M. St. John Barne, jeiples of the Y.M.C.A.

mostly composed of officers of the ket Club, 9 p.m. overturned On the Portsmouth The programme was outlined by Mercantile Marine, Up to Decem March 12-Dance at Peak Club, Road six miles from barracks the secretary at a reception of ber 31, 116 members have been en. 9.10 p.m.

Sports. about four o'clock on Sunday members on Dec. 10, 1925. Mem-rolled mainly through the visitation during the return journey from bers' committees were duly appoint of the ships by the secretary February 28-Annual Race Meat- London. Both officers are undered and in the following month the charge of this section. Approxi- ing of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

activities commenced.

March Next Tournament of Literary and Debating Clubmately 270 ships were visited and

Meetings. The committee is encouraged by the many more would have received at the Hong Kong Boxing Association. February 18-Annual meeting of Interest of the members in this intention but for the unfortunate 11- neas of the secretary. The num- portant branch of the activities of ber of Mercantile Marine officers Members the Victoria Recreation Znationalist well known in the Association. The members are who have stayed in the building is Club, 6 p.m. at the Club. Henry Wildar Keves, Republican the Wen, of England has passed grateful for the opportunity offered [200. Many of these officers have Meeting, City Hall, noon..

February 28-Benevolent Society

Bamley, in his 70th year. He was speaking and the ventilation of examinations and have appreciated of shareholders of the Hong Kong away in the person of Mr. John to improve their powers of public ben preparing and sitting for their

February 24-Fortieth meeting for fifty years a Wesleyan local their views on the subjects chosen the quiet surroundings found in the Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Mrs. Keyes, who recently visit preacher, and was mainly respon-Seven events, comprising four de- Association, ed the Philippines, found to her sible for the erection of the hand-bates, a mock trial, which was open

Non-Members Section.-Certain Ltd Messrs. Jardine Matheson's

board room, noo astonishment, she says, that some church at Stonehouse, Glos. to the public, and two toast nights, parts of the building are reserved wives of United States officials He was a Justice of the Peace for formed the programme for the for the free use of service men. shareholders of Hong Kong & February 26-Anhual meeting of who have lived four years in the Gloucestershire.

period under review. At the mock Since the arrival of reinforcements Shanghal Banking Corporation, trial, 25 members took part, while for both the Navy and the Army City Hall, noon, Philippines have never entered a Filipino home. She adds:

The direct railway service at one toast night 18 members the building has been taxed to itg February 25-Eighth meeting of The Spaniard, with all his between Riga and Vladivostok, spoke. The average attendance at utmost to accommodate the large The Bank of East Asia. Ltd., 10 faults as a colonist, did not shut 6,800 miles, which was stopped)

number of men who come along to Des Voeux Rd, Ct., 8.30 p.m. his eyes to the fact that the ten years ago when the Germans held in the lounge on Sunday even-Hards, ping-pong and other games Hong Kong Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. Quiet Hour. This meeting is enjoy the facilities offered. Bil March 4 Annual meeting of Fhilippines were producing men captured Riga during the war, inga at 9 o'clock. The members are are very popular, whilst there is a Exchange Bldg., 11 s.m. and women of culture, refinement has been resumed under a Rusindebted to the many speakers who steadily increasing, demand" for and intellect, and mingled with sian-Latvian agreement which have given of their best to make meals hot bathe and sleeping quarof Hong Kong Electric Co., Ltd., March 6-Thirty-eighth meeting them socially as a matter of has been in negotiation for two these meetings a real source of help ters. Numerous games of hockey P. O. Building, 11 m. course. The American colonist, years. This journey over the and inspiration.

football, tennis and billiards have March 7 Annual Meeting loudly proclaiming his superiort world's longest rallway line will Cantonese Class-Last winter apean arranged. Rambling parties Hong Kong Tramways, Ltd., Mengre.

occupy 18 days, and there will be Cantonese was held three times, a On Christmas Day, the embers |

class for those wishing to learn have also been appreciated. Jardine; Matheson's officer, noon," one journey, a week each way. It week, attended by 15 members of 13 Association Entertained over February 17-A 86, Nathan Rd.,

(19) The above stipations do not cover those banks which are willing to grant to their employees still better conditions.

120) The Union has the right to

SENATOR'S WIFE,

"SNOBBERY" IN PHILIPPINES CRITICISED.

New York, Jan. 8. The snobbery of United States officials in the Philippines is America's most serious national blunder there, says Frances Parkinson Keyes, wife of Senator

senator from New Hampshire, writing in the "Nation."

ty, refuses to do anything of the kind."

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