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Correspondence
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The Editor takes no respon sibility for viewa expressed in letters by correspondents, and by no means necessarily agrees with
them.
Leong Boo
been Sir, My attention' hos drawn to reports (not carried it the "Ching Mall") forwarded from Koalislung under date to the September 10 referring above vessel in which the fol Jowing paragraph appears:-"It was also learned from other re- linule murces that the Lung Mel (Leong Bee) was actually owned Communists' Chinese by the South Chima Trade Bureau, and that the British officers were un dor the employ of that bureau, which registered the ship in Singapore."
The paragraph above quoted? has not a vestige of truth in 1 and I would be interesting to know what the agency furnishing the report considers to be a "re- liable source,
Wyremuner of the vessel boughti the same from the British ·Goy- ernment in Bingapore purely as n trading venture and sent her to liong Kong without any voyage ptans whatsoever. To my certain knowledge the owner has no connection
with any pollucal party in China or elsewhere and the vessel was sent here purely
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brooks after their marriage which took place at the Supreme Court Marriage Regis trar's Office yesterday afternoon. Witnesses were Mr. A. J. Keddle and Miss L. A. Overton. ("China Mail" Photo-,
Building Lot Sold At Auction For $222,000
on the suggestion, of his repre. A big building tot, with an area of 74,000 square feet, was sold at the upset price of HK$222,- 000 at a land auction at the Public Works Department yesterday afternoon.
who hand made sentatives here preliminary enquiries where it would be usefully employed.
Shanghai whs The voyage to undertaken in accordance with the naal shipping practice and
Behed to secure cargo,
Burnerus shippers were appro-
As regards the return voynge it in Indeed a fact that neither the owner in Singapore nor his agents in Hong Kong knew of any contact or firm in Shanghai who would undertake the agency for the verset there, and that the name of the firm (leng establisli- secured ed) in Shanghul was
2 through the recommendation of British firm in Hong Kong. The Shanghal agent agreed to pro-
cargo and O
113 is .numerous approached shippers in
usuni manner) the from whom cargo was obtained.
It is signicant feet in con- nection with such return cargo that the owner's agents in Hong Kong are even now unaware who these shippers are and will not know until the manifests or the arrive in Hong copies of them Kong.
rure known
for
The lot, known OR New the lot is JEK$2,718 a year, and Kowloon Inland Lot No. 3572, the lease is for 75 years with an by Mr. Tam option of renewal for a further was purchased Hei-tin, of No. 289, Des Voeux 24 years. Road Central, on behalf of aine joint buyers.
Situated in Nga Thin Wai Road, Kowloon elty, the Crown rent of
Photogenic Hong Kong
most "Hong Kong is the wonderful place in the worki for making pictures," declared, John Roberts, cameraman, who is filming the world for Lowell Thomas, American author and news commentator..
Roberta is being sent round the world by Lowell Thomas and is travelling by PAA. He arrived here a fortnight ago, during which time he has made use of some 4,000 feet of Alms in the Colony.
is significant that no refer ence to these netual shippers is made in the report as this would at once clear up the question whether the vessel was being used for any political purpose, tumn sure that none of the officers on the vessel have ever heard it "It is hard to say which is the
stuggested that they were em ployed other than by the owner of the vessel in Singapore or that they were expected to con-
most interesting airle on the Colony. Every subject seems to have its refreshing angle of in- terest: from the waterfront to the Peak level, the cily's bustling.
tact anyone bul the owner's netivities, the calm serenity of specially appointed agent In the New Territories, the people, Shunghat,
all have their own fascinating attractions,"
Roberts, sald Mr. commenting on Hong Kong as cameraman's subject.
D. C. WEN.
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Death Inquiries Sir-In the leading article ap- pearing in the "Sunday Herald" on 11th September, under the heading "Keeping It Dark," following pasange appeared!-
Symptomatic are the powers granted in the ense of sudden deaths occurring within our bor- ders. In England, any death not manifestly due to natural causes must be examined in public by a coroner's court, and a verdict given. In Hong Kong, if the police are satisfied that no inquiry need be held, none is held. Most people at Home think sugh conditions only behind the iron cur-
exist
The purchaser has to spend not less than HK$720,000 in rateable on the lot within improvements
months, and in per- 24 calender mitted to build nine detached blocks of European style houses of three storey ench
aren of
Other Sales
of
LANCASHIRE BRINGS 900 TROOPS FOR GARRISON
The 11,000-ton troopship Lancashire arrived from the United Kingdom yesterday with 900 re- inforcements for the Colony's Gorrison. Welcoming the arrivals at Kowloon Wharf were Lieutenant-General F. W. Festing, DSO, CB, GOC-in-Chief, Land Forces, Hong Kong, and Major-General E. Evans, Commanding New Territories.
Addition To FAO Staff
FAO's Far Eastern Regional Offee yesterday announced the addition of another member to its staff
the
Personalia
Arrivals at the Peninsula Hotel on Monday included A.C, Belcher, Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Grimm, ' C.B.- Paco, Perks and A.L. Phillips.
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The Band of the Middlesex Peninsula Hotel on Monday were Among the departures from tho Regiment was in attendance. Miss W. Cruthin, Mr. and Mrs. entertaining Servicemen w.W. Gnddle, M. Sherry, Miss C. as they disembarked for Gun
Bannag, LF. Murphy and E. Club Hill Barracks, Chatham Hauna. Road, Kowloon.
Conspicuous among the arrivals were personnel of the 14 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery (Licu« tenant-Colonel E. H. A. Jackson, in command), whose main body
Here
earlier.
with the arrival of arrived Dr. G. L. Kesteven. Regional Others inclsled the 27 Anti- Fisheries Representative, from Tank Regiment, a Provost Com
Dressed in Rear and Royal Air Force re-
the Many familles Dos kled Lancashire before she left the UK. But only two disembarked hero yesterday. The others left the troopship en route at various ports of call.
been with FAO sinee August of 1947 and since that time placements. has been engaged in fisheries research work in this part of the world.
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Dr. Kesteven is a graduate of Sydney University where he grad- urator with Honours and WAH awarded the University Medal in Zoology.
Following his gradus: tion Dr. Kesteven was associated with the Australian Common Wealth Council of Scientific Industrial Research and remained with that organisation until 1947. He carried out extensive research work in the biology of oysters, mullet and other fals and in the He methodology of fisheries work. has published number of papers on these subjects.
In 1945 be was loaned to UNA for its procurement pro- In Australia and durlug Kramme This period visited and made a report on Philippine fisheries. In February of 1047 he was again loaned to UNRRA to help out on the China Asheries programme.
Dr. Kesteven la Secretary to the FAO sponsored Indo Pacific Flat- Council which held its eries Inaugural carly this yeur Singapore.
In
The Officer Commanding the troops wag Wing Commander F., Bell, OBE, who had a trying time doing his best to relieve the men from the overwhelming humidity and heat.
Missing MP
"The ulr was so humid that it prevented the men from sleeping
on the deck in the Indian Ocean and the China Sea," the "OC" safd.
Corpse Taken Sunken From
Chak Sang...
With the recovery of one more dead, body from the sunken British steamer Chak by Sang on Saturday night the Marine Police, eight per- sonnel of the ill-fated ship are still missing.
The corpse was that of a Chi- nese. The bady was charred and headless, It could not be identi- fie},
No further details regarding ing the salvage work were avail- able laat evening from the own- ets, 'Jardine, Matheson,
Diving operations were conTM tinued yesterday, In an attempt w
extricate, if possible, any more dead bodies from the wreck.
Divers' Report
He added: "The boys took it very well indeed. This is the first
The report of the investigation time that they are seeing the by the Kowloon Ducks divers Orient."
was belleged to have been sent Meanwhile, the disappearance in to the ownera, of. young British milltary This, however, could not be policeman who was reported confirmed Just evening. missing
Another tot oa Nga Tain Wal Road went to Mr. Kwan Kal- ming of No. 58, Junction Read,
the upset prico
when the Lancashire The Chak Sang, which explod- also at
was in the Straits of Malacca ed on Wednesday night-a few HK$44,000.
en route to Singapore is still hours before the typhoon lashed This lot, known as New Kow- jeon Inland Lot No. 3673, has an
under Investigation.
the Colony-is at present three- Officers
port aboard are holding an quarters submerged on her of 11,000 square feet, and
No information enquiry.
was side with only the annust rental is HK$404.
her starbonrd The FAO Regional Office also
avaliable The purchaser is required to
yesterday, Those apsuperstructure above water, which expend not less than IIK$200,000 announced that Dr. David Bau, proaclied declined to divulge fur- at low tide is only 30 feet deep, Regional Economist, has returned ther details other than that the increasing only by seven feo at in ratcable improvements within
six weeks' trip to missing soldier did not turn up at high water. 12 months, and only one detached from
headquarters, where roll call and that an hour's search The part of her bulwark on neprest 'ths the starboard side, European style flat or six rest-Washington dances of European style with he reported on the general agri- of the ship proved fruitless.
cultural situation in the Far East Disembarkation from the Lan-fore hold, was badly derited and garages may be built.
was carried out rapidly blackened as a result of the ex- and worked on the agenda for cashire the upcoming pre-Conference Re- and smoothly. Troops were de- planton and subsequent fire.
spatched to their respective bi- gional Meeting in Singapore.
lets by trucks and on foot.
The personnel of the 14 Field Regiment, RA, are billeted at the Gun Club Hill Barracks.
The lease is for 76 years with option of renewal for a further 24 years.
Unrest In South
Korea Described
(By Our Harbour Reporter)
New Zealanders
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Among the officers who dis- einbarked were three New Zea- landers-attached to the Royal Artillery and the Royal Armour- ed Corps who cand for service | in the Colony.
The arrivals by the Lancashire
The bow was completedly un- der water.
The explosions occurred in the fore part of the stenmor-No. 1 and 2 holda,
A lifeboat, swung, amidships, was at dangling from a davit.
Mr. Roberts' present job is to gather world material in films fur
have brought the total strength Thomas who intends to While the Chinese Communists are gloating over Lowell
bis
entitled lecture present
the "Round-the-World with Thomases.
The famour news commentator is at present in Tibe: la suc- ceeded in negotiating two pre- tious permits into thai sacred and mysterious land. Il son is with
im
John Roberts describes him- self as a free lance photographer and specialises in coloured lins.
During the war he was instruc- pictures in the for of motion United States Army.
HIB next destinations, Tils passage contains a com- Hong Kong will be Tokyo and pleto misstatement of the law of Honolulu where he will engage Hong Kong, as it is totally un-in extensive filming, ending his true to say that "if the police trip by the end of this month are catisfieri no 'inquiry need bo when he will have arrived back in the United States at San held, none is held.".
Police Investigations into death Francisco,
Mr. Roberts was making what due to naturol not manifestly causes are considered by a Magis- he gold would be his last shots trate who, ander the provisions in Hong Kong, when the "China of the Coroners Abolition Ordin- Mall" reporter caught up with ance, 1808, must decide whether him. He was shooting the scenes to hold a death inquiry. If he Ro
"For its size, it sure can hold decides, he may hold it with or
jury. The police have its own!" he said, without a no power to order that no in- quiry be held. If a Magistrate decides not to hold a death en- quiry he must forward the papers to the Attorney General who may require him to hold such enquiry.
at Kal Tak Airport.
FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS
should be grateful if you would give this letter wide pub-
The following forthcoming Helty, because, if credence were wedding have been warmoune to be given to the above quoted ed
Thomas Henry Evaris of statement appearing in the "Sun- doy Herald" of 11th September. H. M. Dockyard Police, and Miss the public would be seriously Choy Hubing, of 58 Gloucester tnisled,
Rond, first floor. W. GORDON HARMON, "Alexander Ivanovich. Bilsoru- merchant, of King's Build- ing,
their military advancos in China, their Korean counterparts are actively operating in Seoul to indoctrinate the masses. Political arrests on a large scale and Communist
demonstrations are not uncommon in South. Korea.
Sentenced For Fraud
of the Garrison beyond the 24,000- A sentence of three months" mark, including the Army, Navy hard labour was imposed by und Air Force.
Mr. A. D. Scholes at Central During the past three months, yesterday on Chan Wai-yu on 11 troopships have disembarked reinforcements, mostly from-the
and Malta,
UK
charge of fraudulent conver-
sion of US$5 for his own use.
Detective Sub-Inspector J. How- The Lancashire was the first troopship to bring the first size- lett told the court that defendant able reinforcements in June 300 was a guide who took American personnel of the sailors to shopa. men, mainly consular Govern- Royal Air Force Regiment, Ma- The guide would receive a com- Revolu~laya.
Most
And amid all these civil dis- Seoul, was engaged in orders, military preparations work for the Russian
Intasion from the shop and some- ment till the Bolshevik are stepped up to meet the
tion.
She was followed by the Entimen tips from the sailors. threat of North Korean
He was Vice-consul for 10 years pire Halladale, which brought the On July 17 Georgo Cook, an the American sailor, gave defendant Communist invasion,
provinces, including Dairen, loyal Lelcestershire Regiment, US$5 and asked him to get some according to refugees from the until 1914. in various North China main unit of the high
Defendant and (The is expected Peking. Mukden, Hankow
advance party arrived change.
the Look Communist zone,
*Manchuria.
earlier by the Lancashire.)
and money
was not seen again. in October.
arrivels
of the reinforcements Information This was revealed by
was given by one In 1914, the 24-year-old White from South Korea who disem- Russian returned to Seoul, where have been posted to the New of the guides to the Police and barked from the British steamer he was appointed Acting Consul Territories, witers they have been defendant was arrested.
General for the Russian Govern- carrying out extensive exercises Hangyong yesterday,
to acquaint themselves with the ment. "Seoul is in a state of bewilder- commercially
When the Bolshevists Inox conditions and terrain, ment-politically, and militarily, the capital is 'so
Mr. Heffttler resigned and over,
Another Ship Arriving uncertaini," they declared when i since then has been engaged in
Today approached.
teaching foreign languages. Since the Americans pulled out "I have been in Seoul for the of South Korea, the country has
We are going to The reinforcements which have past 40 years. been in a state of unheaval. visit Lausanne,
Switzerland, the arrived here since June include
The King's Own be had received a certificate from Koreans, divided in Ideolo.
Scottish Borderers, the 3rd Royal the King in commendation of his Fald. gles, persecuted one another toome of my wife," Mr. Helftuer 1st Batallón
to Tank Regiment, 3 Commando services. Ho had a wife, a five- Mr. Eva Heffttier came the detriment of the country's
1st King's Shropshire year-old daughter and a mother welfare, they asserted.
Hussia in 1001 to visit
Infantry, 1st Battalion South over 60 years of age to support. She met Mr. Hefftiler and was
Regimella Regi
14th Mira. Staffordshire married in the same year. Field Regiment, Heffiller is Swiss.
"As it is, the South Korean soul is not very fertile and not very self-supporting. Business today Is practically at a standstill," they said,
"But hope prevails among the business community tint the future has brighter prospects of rapid recovery.
"In the meantime, much time and effort, however, is pooled to-
Publle Belations Officer. koll, third floor, and Mrs, Lubov gether to meet the expected' on-
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tha
"We've been, married
frien Ligh
years now. Pretty long time isn't it," he smiled..
ho
Defendant said that he owned land at Yuen Long in the New Territories. At the outbreak of the European war, defondant seld, Brigade the St. John Ambulance
Whon the Japanese vaded the Colony he served in the First Ald Squad. After the war,
war, defendant said
PARTY ON BOARD FRENCH LINER
Shipping and business men of Hong Kong were entertained at a cocktail party on board ** the luxury French liner La Mar-
for 48 ment, RE, 1st Battalion, The Bulls 161 Letcester Regiont, at Middlesex Regiment, 27 Aritt- Aircraft Regiment, 91st Squadron, Crítical Period
RAF Regiment, Malaya, 2-8 and 2-10 Gurkha Regiments and "Seoul is facing a critical several servicewomen of the Wo period in her history. She has men's Royal Army Corps. no International exchange yet. The twelfth troopship within and business at present the past three months is due to solllaise last evening.
The last word in travel oondi enter port early his morning. undergoing austerity
She Is the Empire Ken, which comfort, La Marseillaloe, latest tions," he said, "However,
before we left Stout, la bringing some 600 reinforce to join the Far East fleet of Red Terror
was talk that the Southments, including 59 officers and Messageries Maritimes, arrived there Hundreds of refugees from the Korean Government and the 165 other ranks for the 33 Gen- here on her maiden North are trickling fato the United States are negotiating to eral Hospital (La Salle College). Friday,
The troopship will berth along South, most of them with tales of Kowloon Wharf at about
nternationally" Mr. Heffitiar
8.30 am. Communist persecution and teri rorist. YMCA DEBATES
The refugees brought informa
dared.
(Editor's note: We repet, pis-Nikolaevna Unichenko Petrova, laught from the North," they de- ing the public an incorrect im at 430 Peniamila Hotel.
Dudley Sykes Thompson, com- Seoul, pression of the procedure in Hong
Executive; of Kong, and Mr. Harmon's state-mercial ment does put a diferent com- Kares and Wise one-Marie
matier. The Hubert, secretary, of New York, plexion on
H point leader writer's basio seems to stand, however. It in ་ difficult to see why it should be left to any individual, whether
tion that the North Koreans, at the often aletlers left Soul TROOPS FOR MACAO magistrate or the Attorney Gen- ma to decide whether an inquiry. The YMCA Debating group the natigation Russo, are ane
_yen),*:** should be held into deathy" not "will hold a meeting at the Euro='planning to Invade the Bouth by (KS dollar
Why Deap YMCA, Kowloon, at 6:30 the end of the month, they maid. The blackmarket rate wa to natural causes.
This ham onused the South yen to US$1.00, should a public coroner's hearing, Dm tomorrow to discuss is
“Köresh authorifies to Catep up"
exchanged the bordere preparatio
dollars Long
due
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not be automatic, as in England?), rangements for the coming soa-
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CORRECTION
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in the Bunday· Herald"profi a pochtail party on board the Hal Mook::Mr, Jorgen
referred to a Ma
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DISEMBARK
Macho, Beptember 12
More than 1,500 West African
some Hong troops arrived at acao today to:
on
She will leave on her home- ward voyage at 6 pm, today vie Manilla, Balgon, Singapore, Colom= |b0, Djiboull and Port Said.
ARGENTINE ENVOY. TO PI ARRIVING.
at the rate of reinforce the Portugues Colony's yen" he declared, garrison, the troopa diaarsbarked |
Becial - le i liz- from 188, Cologist, welch brought The foreigners who disembark duenced to a considerable extent their from abrola bila was the that the Argentine bari
Ingest-contingent to 1 whe by Anterisant last corn r long.
AlMania; Saptarbibie It was reliņbly'
from Philtspinas Mr. E. A
At-Bisave for "Hong
Beoul, “Who krk Korean-controlled Chosen: Christ|ried?"
Ted from the Bangyang yesterday 8 play an important role in the Mer Formigawe boRAN LADA
rance - by, the rave; tian Universije,
Uitm 25. Maryilkos, tow was an Amer
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