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WOMEN'S RIGHTS

THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1849.

MACAO AND

Ferty miles West of Hong Kong lies our Portuguese neigh- bour Macao-al.fitpt impres- alon still wrapped in her tradi- tional mediaeval tranquillity, her unique feature in time of

peace.

Orient

COMMUNISM Good Mornin

(BY OUR HARBOUR REPORTER)

Macao and made a (Our Harbour Reporter recently visited survey of public opinion relative to the influence of the Chiness civil war.)

the ordinary people and peasisim But when the occasion

will

among the commercial com- munity:

bitterness

bo

he

the But

withstood countless persecutions,

A

stronger

than

"Prala

10-

Freud had a word for it.

"The Russian delegate said he would have to refer back to Mos

Cow for more obstructions."

"I'm inving to Lower Albert "No doubt you will after you'va been there a while."

Mr. John Jones, noted British and managing philanthropist, director of Itchykoo. Ltd. whose do not see above. photograph

you yesterday declined to subscribe $4,000,000 to the Decayed Senior Civil Servanta Welfare Assoclum the Home for Widows of Heads of Departments, and the Self-Help Society for Depressed Bank Managers. He has not left by air for a tour of his properties in West Point, Causeway Bay and Kowloon City, and will not be Interviewed on his return.

tion, e

yot Came out ever."

the plong Roving Grande," beautiful residential district cor plete with natural charm ant rural transquillity will be "ban-Macao from the upper strata. though in the heart of the city But today beneath that venner paper concerned

Next I visited some missionary itself, I accosted a genial Portu of serenity the oldest foreign ned" for the day.)

and enveloped in the guese-a typical "Macao Boy." "Troops, mostly colonials from friends colony

in the

quivers

arrived to streng- tranquil spell of antiquity which Let's call him Alberto Marques.

Our friend is just one of the gently under the coming impact Anguin, have

in precincts (bull!

vur then the Garrison. More are, en adorns the

In “

Portuguese the unprecedented Communist

about

10,000 2,000 1770) we talked about the 20th some route. There are avalanche In China.

Macao whose families have been soldiers in Macao...

the day problems

In by Road." In the face of the impending

"Most of them fre antioned mainly, the spread of Communist there for generations. He

"broker" with a Communist control

of Chiria,

borders.

influence and its possible pene- profession (Reported along the which is fast drawing

cluse to

with "bandits" along tration Inta Christian Macao. newly-wed bridle,

thinks

what come Shan clashes Maeno's backdoor-Chung

Marques the border could

(The not be con

majority uf the population -the sentiments of her some firmed.)

is Roman Catholic and Pro- may he will try to carry on by

himself and "trust in God." 330,000 people today

are three-

"The Police Force is still main-testant.) fold: Optimism among top-leyel

duties, Some of the missionaries have "Everything is so topsy-turvy You don't know eireles, stoicisin in the hearts of taining its regular civil

demands spent most of their lives in the nowadays,

happen The others what's going these

extended with Portuguese colony.

have been there from five to 30 MOTTOW. greater authority,

"What else can we do but to (These well-informed sources years. Those studying, the situation

Quoting from sources, whem take what's coming, he said re- decline to any whether prepara- from comfortable armchairs sections are in the making

or si-

declined to Identify but signedly. to emanate confidence and "take

"Macao So Small" under

whom he asserta are reliable way to preservoj ready when discussing the Unsy"

and well-informed,

an infor. Macão from the trampling hordes: Issue.

mant said that there are seven

colle Communist The man in the street stoically of refugees. Maceo has not for-

operating harbours fear of privation a gotten the "damage" done when

under cover in Macao. Kresh ELI

his she opened her doors to countless

"Please

on don't insist Japanese - The conference of Hong

momories experienced when the thousands from Kong Council of Women, re-

Japanese overran the Orient. occupied areas, especially Hong identification of the sources.

you can take it from me And crawling nearer day by Kong.) ported yesterday, was pro-

busy at work From my mass of notes one are Buch.

Buch. people bubly the most interesting day, pessimism pervades the com-

thing stands out the only out-now." he affirmed. mercial circles.

"Each cell has about 30 mem- meeting of that body since

Beginning my survey, I ap spoken opinion--and, that is, the it started two years ago. Its prouched

high-ranking future of Mueno pivots delicately bers, mostly of the scholar type considered proposals to gov-authorities, who declined public on the British-Communist liaison and their main object at present rom another angle: "I'm Storles, and has

identification, and discussed in if that splits, the Portuguese evidently is to spread their gos-

400

has pel in the passive way." Colony, which for ernment were well balanced

congenial atmosphere

the pre-

to millions, will He added: "There have parations by the Government to Riven asylum

been any cases of violent demons check any possible exodus of re- plunge into the abyss.

This is what

informant strations," from China or Hong Kong. fugees fuge present-day local stuation and candidly opined. the defence of Macno.

"For decades the two colonie

The informant believes that Here are some excerpts which have stood side by side depending

one is in the authorities are aware of the as possible." wher on each other

Jose Wong is a hotel attendant. Of the. more innocuous are for publication:

"Macao

is still open to every-eed. We carried on through our subversive operation but evident-

rather than China) when ly

upset public He Is Chinese of foreign lineage. backdoor (South resolutions, few would argue bly. In the event of Communist

morale

prefer to keep a watch- "Communists come what can

do. Macao my home, I say here," about the

of China, desirability of control

appropriate fong Kong was invaded.

ful eye and "nip it in the bud.” Different Story

his beat English. He pines the nerve centre of Wong said in training

probation measures will be taken to meet women

the situation...

these cells to in Hong Kong. (His Chinese and Portuguese la enthusiasm holding up until your officers, on the lines Britain

(This year has seen a discern- has adopted long age, to deal alle increase of visitors,) especially with juvenile de- linquents. arrested and punished for. such

hawking offences as without a licence or begging. having usually been told to do so by poor parents.

Nor, apart from those with specifle religious

some

I

contro.

and restrained, even though

arouse may versy, and not all are likely to be implemented in the near future.

These

arc

now

scruples.

several

Red Groups Banned

"No Communist organisation

is permitted to operate in the Colony. There has been, how- ever, по prominent political arrest. This vigilance maintained

my

year

foregone can

Watchful Eye

•

Marquta

dots not think troops can do any more that keep internet law and order. "Maczo+o small. How many thousands can bo accom modated here?". there

Ask any other one

and the Baswers, though with alight con-

"Eve of Dullar Talks." boil tradictions here and, there,

this is not No, Myrtle, tłown the same tune.

True Confession 110m I tried

full-bearded Sikh newest

no connection

sure you're preparing for India should the Communists trouble Macao.

not

to leave with Gertie the gold-digger.

The answer: Never thought of it. "Who says they're coming here? Well, even if they do, what cise can I do but carry on as best

I

picture under the Portu- for compile my "public opin-

To

V

I'm.

the

"The bride received a hand- some diamond brooch, together with an array of other beautiful articles in cut glass."

•

Fanatic: One who can't change his opinion and won't change the Kubjeci.

Gardening: A matter of your back gets used to it

science that Psychology: The tells you what you already know, In words you can't understand.

•

.

Im-

Seen in one of these technicolor American magazines: an advert for "Saladu" tea, and directly underneath, another-"Wouldn't

Today is a different story.

"A bay against a beiligerent I skipped to the other side of lawless.)

"The Chinese have rear and the neighbour from the

reundup.

I walked into a cut off from the outelde world found by sea should her

getaway-gese ng since centuries ago. "hum-yi" (salted fish) store.

(Fish and fishery products, as Hong Kong-fall into unfriend. Will they abandon such privilege ty hande, what happen to and join the Communist fold?" sold there. form Macno's Macac in

The

answer came from aportant export. Estimated aver- clusion," he declared,

fellow scribe.

age export value of this category serves recalled: "But Mteoo was "Nobody cares for the political is $5,000000, The Colony will be known to have been given to struggies in Chine. At least 90 as an important distributing cen- by the exlating Portugal in gratitude for helping per cent of the Chinese popula-tre for South China and in link-you rather drink Four Roses?"

and boat China to clear the area of pirates tion (which incidentally com-ed by new highways nt steps.

century. Wij

theprises 10 per cent of Macao to- services.) censorship-an old Por- in the 18th

commercial centre Macao

of all the judges at the beauty as they do now," he declared,

rapid was at one time gaining

contest last year. Measurements: of this side

the and

would sources

But he added: "I guess it'll be prominence

bust 33 Inches, waist 33% Ish-language

vernocular

Ars

a tough job to hold the colony by Orient. Opportunities for Chinese inches, hips 34 inches," censored newspapers are

Put on a little weight inc released to before being.

the "I think it is a matter of con- forte. But the Intruders have to enterprise were then abundant,"

reckon with our age-old tradi- the manager declared. two

"Beditious" lecture," someone chipped in,

He added: "We were, just be- And that's that thet

what learned of lions and religion.

ginning to recognise the com- mercial value of this city and were

Communists dishonour that ges-day prefer to remain and live practice still exista........ lure?"

would there be much objectcap and Hong Kong Eng

tion to the setting up of birth control clinics, to avoid the overburdening of impover-

None of comment.

the

Both

have

Why They Quit The Yard

ished families, Or the at-publje. One or tempt to improve the pre-paragraphs will racin sent insufcient accommoda- tion for respectable working girls. Thousands are affected In this case, and Mrs. Noble will find a large measure of when she says agreement that it is the responsibility that of employers to see these low-paid girls are ade- quately Housed.

can

Commercial enterprises and departments and Government are robbing Scotland Yard of its best brains in erime detec- tion by offering them at least £1,000 a year, plus expenses which is about £200 a year more than they received as de- rectives.

By ARTHUR TIEJEN

•

"She was the unanimous choice

last year, though.

•

•

Says Myrtle,

that

"That crocette since she started singing on the air she is better

envisaging large-scale claims

business expansion)

Everything Uncertain off and I agree with her,"

"But now everything is so uncertain. There is no hope of

unless

•

Under the Oaksey Report all

the prisoner sald when former chief inspectors werc

Моско trade

la left they were about to hang him and promuted to the rank of Junior

alone,"

be said. (and he does couldn't find a rope: *No noose Superintendent at £825 a year,

not think so.)

In good noose." with no detective's allowance,

"If Chung Shan falls into Com- whose lives be-At the end of 25 years they may

is lost,'

A woman claimed in court that longed to the public for 24 hours retire on half pension, or add munist hands, all

her husband it her in the face 1 day now enjoy the privilege of £13 6s. 8d. a year to every suc- remarked with a shrug,

He would not say whether he with half a pie. plus half pension, ceeding year up to 30 years' ser- is preparing to quit Macao when

they retire оп

The mean fellow might have fuli and regular hours from 9 am vice, when

that time comes. "I don't know let her have the whole of it. that's

to 5 p.m.

ghost squaris

more money,

wile.

pension.

experienced

he

survey...

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1

"You did what?" asked her father.

The proposal that govern. ment should make

use of

the news women's services on all the Again comes

But private enterprise, anxious you!" A famous chief superintendent

The proprietor of a department! special committees it calls another well-known superinten-

Narborough has talked to me yesterday about the to dent--Supt.

up these snap

Once we got an extra pair of men, has been outbidding. the store shared this view into being is already accept- given up his offelat beat for a drift.

In the streets, the same pes- trousers with our new suit, but authorities in private desit.

is the authorities for these 45-year-old Chief reason, he said, ed by the

simistic atmosphere prevalls. tailoring hasn't made such strides His retirement. before his 30 Daksey Report, which took from men.

Take for instance this fruit since, principle, although it is not

(when he the former £700-a-year chlef Today Chief. Constable Percy

Worth is always easy to

years' service is up put into

would qualify for a full pension inspector his £55-0-year detec-

with the Greyhound vendor, who has been at his job practice. It is all very well

A teen ager was rambling an of £9 a week) follows closely tive's allowance

Racing Association; Bob Fabian for years. and prevented

He said all he knew about the to her father. "And then, Dad, holds upon that. of Chief Inspector Bob his promotion for three years.

a responsible position with

Communists was from the news- when Bill asked me to go to the talking about the feminine

concern; Arthur the Yard's most Fabian, one of ob-

No. 2: At the end of 25 years' & newspaper viewpoint, which

colourful Agures.

Philpott (who arrested Ley, the papers. "And from what I gather dance, I gave him the geological service a

n detective

tective can retire on viously be valuable, but it

And others, It is strongly rum-hall pension, so he begins to look former New South Wales Minised, I don't think Macas will be is also necessary to have oured, will follow the lure of the around for a more lucrative post.ter of Justice, in the "chalkpit like this in the near future.

"It's a matter of time. But it murder") No 3: The policeman's

organises the services for

Hong Kong first, then our bo wili meinbers with specific know- big money.

well-known a In multiple stores, fashionable For years she has been a "widow"

establishment; ledge, possibly administra-

turn," he said, hotels, newspaper offices, horae of Scotland Yard, never knowing ing

Before boarding my ship for tive experience, and the

and greyhound racing associations, wilen her husband was going has a good offer in mind; Donald- ability to put ideas lucidly Government offices now sit the away on a murder hunt for a son, of the Brighton trunk mut-home, I put a casual one to a

and week or more

with the Control Com-petite Customs searcher: "Macno ders, s men whorn is not into words. And it

safe, isn't it? whose efforts in crime detection coming home at night. His hours mission, stationed in Hamburg; is pretty

The tart retort (but softened ex-Supt. Barker is with the always easy to choose

have set Scotland -Yard among of work, were unlimited, bis

Food Ministry.

by a charming smile): "It has lady without offending a the foremost of police organisa- overtime nothing.

The Oaksey Report gave the always been that way here!" Huns. number of others. However,

newcomer to the Force a better I guess the lady knows best! great detectives, who chance, but obstructed the pro- this idea is a good one, and should be pursued.

Their specialised knowledge of have received the best training spects of the old and experienced crooks is an invaluable asset to In the world, are of big com- ofcer. West End hotels and greyhound mercial value, and there is always! The Home Ofice has a grave trucks, and in multiple stores they a ready market for their services, problem on Its hands. control all the anti-shoplifting ar- rangements. These former mem- bers of the murder, flying, and

one

Most unlikely to succeed at the moment is the resolution on equal pay for equal work, regardless of sex. Ever since the beginnings of feminine emancipation this has been a cardinal goal of all leaders of the movement, but we are not aware of any country where the principle has beets accepted, apart from Soviet Russia, and even there it has by no means worked out as intended.

crooks feared ·

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may already be married, or alternatively probably has male friends who pay for much of her expenses in the way of cinemas, evening meals and the like..

or if he

Ready Market

These

were

and

security enter Narborough

Is The Gulf Stream

On The Move?

By PETER DRAKE

some

There are many exceptions Mysterious happenings 3,000, turile half as long as their 22ft. miles away. in the Atlantic boat and weighing nigh on 170lb. to this general rule, particu- Ocean are causing Britain's Our -weather experts The facts are that many larly the girl who is support weather-men

anxious awaiting confirmation of the re- port from their opposite numbers 'women do work as well as ing her family, or even an moments,

Agenda | în America."," men. At repetitive mass pro- invalid husband. She is not The unpredictable Gulf Stream

time immemorial it has They are eager to know just, duction tasks they are even

a rare case, and in our opini-presented the world's leading what that huge, snake-like, cap- better. But by and large, most on should be given a larger scientists and meteorologists ricious strip of water is dong at employers have proved to salary by any enlightened with their biggest problems the moment. It can affect the

acting queerly holiday weather. their own satisfaction that employer who holds to the reported to be

But even if it has wended its again. male output is greater and of idea of the average man's Nows of its latest prank comes way.00 odd miles inshore, they do better quality. Men, they say, greater need.

trom New Jersey. Fishermen not expect any big effect on Bri- The important are also (generally speaking) The Council of Women, there have ocen catching some tain's climate.

weird and wonderful tropical fish, question, they are asking them more able to take indepen- rather cleverly offer a com- the like of which they never seen selves, is: Is this the signal for Pan important, change of current dent decisions, will work promise to this tricky point. before.

Reason for thelr

unusual movement?" with less supervision, etc. Not They demand equality of everyone holds this opinion, basic pay with men, but not catches, they say, is that the Gulf Normally British winters

Stream, a massive belt of warm comparatively mild, but a major but it is the average reaction: the same high cost of living water affectionately known an alteration in the Stream's route

less...warm Even when it is admitted- allowance. This of course the world's hot-water bottle, s might change them. It would

now only. 22 miles from the mean that say in clerical work that would embrace the civil ser coast. Normally it is at least 8n would Bow up into the North Atlantic and decrease the men both sexes are doing basically vice and the larger firms who milles onshore.

temperature West of Great Bri- the same work with equal pay HCL but would not af

talbut experts stress that the the objection has fect the many concerns which Tropical Turtle but

that

man has ignore it. It is, nevertheless, And piscatorial fun and games Gulf Stream would have to be pilities, a good starting point, even are not conaned; to New Jersey. In one of sitat craziest moods for family, if it is not going to cause any Two Mevagissey Comwall, fish that to happen there is no topbarch for need for Britons to rush"out Im- ither revolution just at the mo

Lobsters mediately to get that new - OVER="

water

A

"Oh, Dad, you're so uninform

ed. I gave him a stony, state."

A well-known comedian pro- tests that he is always being told one of his own stories.

A clear case of the tale dog- ging the wog-

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