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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER: 14, -1949.

Correspondence

The Editor' takes - no ‘responskišiju for elems expressed in letters by correspondents, and by no means -necessarily agrees -enish them.

Medical Service.

Editor's note: We mat conjcu ignorance" as to why our. London special correspondent should have chosen this : paeudonym." It will, however, be a simple matter to write and cak him.

Windrush a long time ago, hence the reason for Thiş. 1 hope par- Sir-With your indulgent perdonable, query.

EASTWARD HO mission. Correspondence Columns are "free for. all" within reasons. [“A`Medico” cannot take it, he should not have started it. I am

If I have trost saray for him misinterpreted "A Medico's" letter "on purpose er otherwise I deeply regret it. but I have studied it very carefully, almost as carefully as "A Medico"

studi- સેં his "ethics," I feel that

and with me that to state that he has any normal person will

agree never had a request for prescrip tions from his patients in his 11 years of practice, or probably they never even expected one was a tittle far-fetched if not "bragging" cine, the sun War." MID-

Model Flying «Clubs (Sir,Have you any information Race Car Clubs efe, which may regarding any Model Flying Clubs, be in operation in either Hong Keng or Kowloon?

I shall be grateful, on behalf

|| éclairs, if any such information

of his super pow of healing-m Truly a faint was £49.2 bedank you

A patient is still entitled to a prescription if necessary, when he pays his consulation fee. and whether he asks for one or ext sects it or not. de not deny that have there are people who

may have pite on the poor, starving doe ior, and as a mark of loyalty and fervent faith, tell the doctor that they would not have anyone clse alling the prescription a usually 1ather enectomical way `to ex- press one's loyalty.

have not extolled the virtues

as accused

by "A

of dispensaries as Medico. It seems

strange

to be his

nge conscience that played a trick on him and made har in- it as such. What I have respre: said, in simple language, logical- by, was that there would certain- is be less chances of making er-

filling prescriptions

ros

these were checked by a qualified

૧. peran. An error in precription | writing presumably makes the dispenser or his supervisor liable, especially in the case of an over- dase, or poisonous dose, if not Querind

and checked.

I thought it not necessary to state a simple fact of commercial science is

He is presumably understood by the most

simple-minded

pen ple, and that is, thai commonsensu will tell anyore that it is always cheaper by far to buy identical coremodities

GERALD JAMES,

*Secretary.

#

Club existed in Hong Kong before #Editor's Note: A Model-Faging

the kast Forld 'Bar. It has not Mr. been reorganised. We suggest James contact the Eastern Model Plone Company-Katherine Bazid tag. Kowloon who were-farmerly Recaly interested in mocicl planes There ja no Race: Car Club in the Colony.

MISS SCHUMAN CHUO

Rush To PRICES OF FOODSTUFFS

CONTINUE TO RISE

Buy Rice

-As-events in "Canton) brought about an increase in local community prices many Chinese 're sidents-prepared to layƐin stocks of rice. Photo shows scene at a rice shop yesterday with :buyers-zlocking-up on the staple grain. "China Mail” Photo.

Tibet At Personalia

Talk On

Y's Men's Club

"Neither the British nor the Chinese Governments has any territorial designs in Tibet,” declar- ed Mr. T. L. Shen, former Chinese National- ist Resident Commissioner in Tibet, øddress- ing the Y's Men's Club yesterday.

"If the British-had-had any such designs," he added, "they could have achieved their aims at any time in the past 20 years when China was in the throes of civil war." :

"I am sincerely convinced, is the centre of both religion and after long connection with Sir politics. Basil Gould, British Political Nearly all the pobles live there.

from 3 campeting Chinese Soprano In Office in Sikkim, Bhutan and market and service with smile" too, than buying from a

Je" et "service

"take it or leave it" monopoly.

Farewell Concert

National

Feudalism still exists in Tibet

Tibet, that the British Govern- The biggest buildings are the ment has no territorial ambi-emples. Other large structures tions in Tibet," Mr. Shen con- are those housing the nobles. Most tinued.

Mr. Shen, who has just returned from India after lecturing 00 Chinese piilosophy in the Unives sity of Benares, was speaking on weekly luncheon of the club at the Roof Garden. Hong Kong Hotel.

Since there are no banks, rich

PRICES OF ART STUFFS,

PARTICULARLY RICE AND FRESH VEGETABLES, CON- „TINUED TO RISE -VESTER- DAY. RICE WAS QUOTED ATMORE. "THAN - HK$10 ABOVE THE RATE OF “THREE DAYS AGO.

A Government spokesman reiterated yesterday that it is against the law to charge more than the standard price pre- vailing on September 17-the day before the devaluation of the pound sterling..

He added that members of the public should report cases of oter- charging to the proper authorities,

From other official sources it was learned that a number of complaints of excessive charging have

been lodged with the depart ment

were not supported

Meanwhile, Price Control In- ectors will continue to check all Spectors -stores in,

in the Colony and any

· cases of overcharging-will be re- carded and the persons responsible

The fatest:

is due to the art in food prices

Canton situation. Unofficially it was learned that the authorities concerned re I keeping a a close watch on the local

price

No drastic.action be taken unless it cat of hand.

gets out

Preparations are also being made for the release of govern- Departures from the Peninsulament rice in the free market but Hotel on Wednesday included Mrs.

at official prices

R. Ward, Major and Mrs. Pesent agopted a similar Captain and Mrs. H.G. Littlefeld, the rice in the pries of rice-- Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lister, method a few months ago to check Messrs. M.C. Gay. JB, OLeary: staple food of the greater majority RE. Tingle, RE. Murry, T.

colm, LG.T. Sim, CE. Knowlson, of the Colony's 2,000,000 popula

tion. D. Lindsay, and D.O. Russell.

Among the new arrivals at the am Peninsula Hotel on Wednesday Eight Mr.

and Mrs. P. A

Among the passengers who left by-the-m-Hai Meng yesterday. ere: Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Thomas,

Helena May Institute Meeting

At the annual general meel-

Rajamaltri, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Leighton Mr. and Mrs. Lescuyer, Mr. and Mrs. A. Crank, hir. and Mrs. RA. Berthet. E West-

Mrs. phalen. Mrs. D. Bahf, Mrs. CIA. Moore, Mrs. C. Giles Mr. and Mrs. A.FL. Steffensen, Messrs. YS. Huang, CL EL ES. Elliston, G. Meadmore, E. Perry, Ell Huggins, B. Wanamaker, Rose, HG. Lewis, MH. Merganing of the Helena May In- of the buildings are three-storeys Y.C. Wu, HF. Tchen, T.K. Yuen, stitute for Women held last evening, Mrs. M. M. Annett, high, with the top floor as the and A.V. Dibbs. family quarters.

President, reported a year of Each has about 50 beautifully |

great activities for the Institute decorated rooras

and is looking for a busy year tees. Among the more than 30 members present was Lady Grantham, Patroness.

The President said: "Every members. month brings inore more books, more activities and I hope the club still continues to An application for eviction

Store than 800 new books were was brought by the Li and added to its library during the Fung Limited, of Marina year and the number of books First, the Tibetans generally House, against the occupiers circulation on August 31 was, both the Chinese und British au send their offspring to the monas- of 19 Connaught Road Central, 2,123, including 1st sein.

1,250 felion, 557 teries when they reach the right first floor. yesterday before Mr. W. "H, Latimer, Tenancy Secondly, to maintain their Tribunal Magistrate.

lown houses.

The buildings are after

the

Mr. A. W. Mackenzie.

A doctor dlling his own pres-

Miss Schuman (Chuo, the well, criptions deprives the rights of known Chinese ecloratura soprano Axis" patients in seeking identical of Hong Kong, who is a graduate medications from the corapetent of

Conservatory competing market the legal drug-Music: Sharphat, and who has stores. While admitting that

that che- been studying here with the noted wists are also humans, end can, i Professor Chao Mei-pa will give "Tibet and the Tibetans" at the men keep their fortunes in their Mr. and Mrs. C. W. P. Semner, ahead for its various commit like doctors make mistakes, they farewell concert tomorrow even- certainly would make fewer mis- takes than the unqualined dec- fors assistants, and are also in better position, by training and to arrest errors in experience, priptions be it therapeutical

physiological. I don't suppose

that I need elucidate further on this, and car recall the narrow shaves I have experienced, which, if my dctor bad not given me a prescription instead of the usual medication would have been just "un bad": for me.

er

ing ing at 8:30 at Baptist Church. Kowloon, The concert is under the auspices of China inter-Var- sity Church Fellowship.

Miss Chuo impressed the Hong Kong public by her fre quent performances over Radio Hong Kong Not only does she possess a fine voice, a good "tech- nique, but she also sings with. understanding Miss Chus has also made further progress in inter- pretation,

diction and stvie under Professor

Chac The programme includes works

belfert the CRA. because of Bach, Haydn, Rossini.. and

in its unbiased righteous- Handel in the sacred section of It is an organisation with { First Part. In the Second Part, she ress. members in all professions add will sing a group of Romantic business. I do not believe that it works by Schubert, Brahms, a would. 'for this wery reason, group of Chinese songs and diso fight for any one profession or the popular, aria of Verdi's Opera business at the expense of another, La Traviata. Miss Linda Hu, It is only when public interests talented pianist will assist in the are at stake that the CRA takes accompaniment, and also will ren- an interest in the matter-please der a group of solos by Chopin, check me it I am wrong. Mr. Liszt and De Falls. Editor.

In recalling two instances where mistakes were made by untrained

FISH PRICES

and unqualified assistants in fill-Fresh fab age prices realised at ing out a doctor's orders, I have the Hong Kong Fish Wholesale Market, not made a "sweeping statement Kennedy Town, Festerday morning were: as alleged by "A Medico."

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The prices on Wednesday were

I feel that enough has been

raid on this allopathically tick

Hah *subject, and like "A Medico," I too “love fustice, and a square deal for all." But this should in clude the lay public too. Justice, if not public opinion will even- fually triumph over tals, even it needs molivation.

•HIPPOCRATES! HELE!

Down To The Sea Sir-Your excellent paper has contributor who writes very readable articles under the ren name of "Windrush.” It is not ille curiosity which prompts me to ask "Windrush" how.come he chose that name.

The undersigned served four years' apprenticeship and 18 months, zs mate of the barque

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-modelled fashion of the Tang Sir Basil Gould and himself had Dynasty. always advocated good will and

The Tibetans are gradually friendship with the Tibetan Gov

-dwindling in population Mr. ernment, the speaker said. "This Shen gave three main reasons for we maintained successfully during this gradual trend towards cur tenure."

Afest Chinese and the outside world generally have trarboured suspicions of the intentions of

thorities in Tibet.

tinction.

This idea is wrong, Mr. Shen age. declared.

The National Government has plans to grant complete autonomy to the Tibetans and would like thei Government to be a member of the Chinese Government.

"We would not interfere with their internal affairs but would only represent them in external affairs," Mr. Shen said.

Fear Of Reds

The Chinese representatives in Tibet were recently instructed to leave the country,

the reason? given by the Tibetans being that they (the Tibetans) do not like

ex-

Polyandry

Application For Eviction

The billeting committee re- ported that accommodation at the Trstitute has been fully

booked

through the year and +that:the<walking-list>{s÷still long.

feudalistic control over the peo- The applicants are represented ple, the nobles Introduced the by Mr. DAL Wright instructed. practice of polyandry, whereby by Mr. Y. H. Chan. The oppch- a girl can marry all the brothers ents are the Far East Shipphis for the coming year were elected:

"The following council members

Ducion, Mrs. UGH Hawkins,

M. N.

of a family. The chlidren will Company Limited, T. L Quoirs. M. Campbell, Mrs. Cromme- be heirs to the eldest.brother, and the Kia Weh Trading Com-

lia. This is to keep the familypany. Third opponents were

ren, Mrs. F

Foits, "Mrs. G. H wealth-concentrated.

presented by Mr. S. 1 NE : Quinn

·Economy is one factor which T The applicants claim that the 700

·D. Patet Afrs: 1. Sykes, „Mrs.

# Yee, penent at $139.50 a month. Ay

helps to promote the success of premises were let to the first op. G. "M.

this practice.

And lastly, the high infantile mortality rate, mainly due to lack

of modem medical-treatment.

Supreme 'Ruler

A

Messe. Lowe, Ringhem and Matthews were re-elected audi- tors for the enching year,

ter March 1946, however, the first Dickson, Miss M. L. Mayer and opponent transferred or sub-let Miss AL Gane, the premises without the consent in writing of the applicant, to the other opponents: it is alleged.

The applicants therefore asked

an eviction --order,

Far of the Fast Shipping-Company-amanimcə,

The supreme ruler of Tibet is the Communists and-would prefer the Dalai Lama, who is under the for

to be free of any political" con- supervision of a Regent until he A representative

nection.

coches.of

age.

It was explained that shouldBeplying to a member who ed that they were mi resisting the Chinese Nationalists remain in asked about the reincarnation of the application and that they. and the selection of were not residing at the place any Tibet after the complete control - Buddha.

Murder Trial Continues

Detective Sub-Inspector, M

of China, the Communists would Didai Lama, Mr. Shen said that longer. have grounds to send their own before the former Imma died te Ng Yin-mei, trading under the men to take over.

gave indications that he would name of Kio Wah, told the T- Mr. Shen declared that he be appear in such and such a place.bunal yesterday that he was in J. G. Saul. police officer in deved there is a certain amount Then the Official Oracle bas to occupation of the premises before charge of investigation of the of truth in this.

to be consulted. He will go into a the re-occupation of Hong Kong case, and Chief Inspector W Beginning his talk, Mr. Shen trance and give more indications. After the occupation of the Co-N Durkin, of the Wanchai

The Governmem will send a long, he re-occupied it.

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ROAD CLOSED The road leading Scath West from Shrungshui Railway Station to the main Lok, Ma Chau, Yum Long Road (the road opposite the trance to the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club) has been closed to traffic uniil further notice.

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a brind

the sketch of

topography of Tibet.and the three very learned high priest to a cer- He went on to say that part of Police, testified at the Ticket routes into the country, of which tain lake where he will meditate the premises had been used by the Scalper murder trial, yester- the Calcutta route is the shortest for some time until he sees managing director of this.com

first" opponent company. •The "day af and easiest

image giving an indication of the whereabouts of the reincarnated Lama. Emissaries, will then be sent to find him.

Tibet is actually on the summit of the Himalayas A traveller can only make 16 miles a day.

Healthy Country The weather is moderate with very low baridity. Lowland decases do not exist there. Tuber culosis is totally absent moisture

Lack of rain

any Ng Manyu was his brother, who died in 1947.

Suggestions were made by desc- fence counsel with regard to In- spestor Darkin's, evidence of the Identification-parade carried out:

him that the identification witness by

procedure was not properly car

One Ng Awok-wah then tools

the latter's position,

The present Dalai Lama, a very stated. clever and intelligent 14-year-o Opponent further claimed he ried out. hay, picked up correctly four paid rent of $100 emith to this Accused in the dock are Chan articles formerly used by the late Ng Kwok-wah. Bent was how

His Predecessor's

Lama

Lunari ever refused from April thés yeer Kown, Chan Kang-chum.

مد

Hung Leung Kan, and

The five are alleged to

When given false walking him the landlord had refused to have attacked and killed a licket stick, he informed his selectors accept rent bir Wright side the Ching. Theatre in Wan- from him.

scalper, Chan Hol, en May 7-out- Cross-examinated staying aenai.

Mr.

was

also

Cautioned Accused

ship with hin

First witness yesterday, K. K. Firther questioned, opponent Yuen, police Interpreter, testified ako admitted that the Far East Shipping Company was occupa and charged the fe aroused with at to having formtily cautioned Loa of the premises in 1941 to-enter, to which they made

makes the terrain barren. There is:

sver dittle vegetation.

Because of the altitude and its that he did not want it and hë ihin air, those with heart disease

the ́ ́had never seen it before.

opponent

[robe volj should not remain long there "sis "This is to illustrate that the partner in his firm with one

his sons. Ng Kwaic wan he the weather is not suitable:

spirit of the late Lama is in him a disclosed,

・m "The capital La

a which enabled him to

to recognise beautiful city. «bordered by the articles used-by-his predeces ancwcapped hils which took sor, Mr. Shen explained. resplendent against a blue sky The Dalai Lama was accepted background. The scenery is by the people unanimously, comparable to that of Switzer-

Mr. T.T. Lee, Chairman of the gether with his own farm statements in the mer land,

Y's Men's Club, in closing the Hearing was adjourned titspector The Tibetans are very hospit meeting remarked that the talk today able. There are no hotels or board, was one of the most interesting] ing houses. A stranger, however, for a long time. can easily obtain food and lodging: from a resident, who does not expect any kind of remuneration.

They are very happy and cheer ful, and spend most of their time riding and shooting with the how and arrow,

SMALL FIRE

Aamall fire took place at No. }] Ming Fat Street last night wo

fire engines were to

Typhoon Warning: On Motor Buses

Inspect Derkin

-witness, ~gav evidence *that he carried out an Identification par

were the five accused, win were ve Licked out by Cross-exam

de mong which wer

that though he was. in charge of The Kowloon Motor Bus Com-the identification parade, •be him- the seque se despatched to pay has installed devices in its self did not know who the inc Tibetans live casually want reported.

mediately, put under control No vehicles which will ativise massed were among those stand- sengers whether or pot ferries are running

#Metal: dises have been affixed

frugally Most residen Sien

They are very religious jazd -Buddhism, is the paramount re- ligion: They are devout Buddhists:

-Fendal State

There is no police system and

REQUISITIONING -

Touring Wpay me the Prison"authorities

the fine. That was trang-

afred

After Inspector Siái Had given

The Quartering „Autority: his near the front doors of the baiser evidence, he jury was unnlated e requisitioned property known), as wider can be ad dozshow ya for the admissibility of statements-- "Lan Yuen" near, Ping Shan, red-colouredesign. ding Fer made by the accused to be argued New Territories, for The Royalties may aboporum

the people are honest Everything Air Force, it was officially stated sign reading: "Ferries have dop-

fr very peaceful in Lhassa, which yesterday.

ped-running?".

-Hearing-will continue at 10.30

today.

YA