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SCIENCE
THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS &
Jones Addresses
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Dr. Stanley-Jones, the world- renowned evangelist, gave inspiring address to Hong Kong Rotarians at their weekly tiffn meeting on Cct. 19 at the Hong Kong Hotel, at which Major Walker. President of the Club, was in the chair.
Dr. Jones took his subject "A judgment hour in History." He said that at various times in history the feeling that a change in the affairs of the human race was coming about a feeling that a period of transition was at hand-had been evident. But nobody living to-day could look upon these present times without feeling that this perlod was particularly so. And particularly was this so in regard to religion.
At such a time what had religion to say? asked Dr. Jones. Was it to retreat behind its Cathedrals and Churches and let the tragedy go on? That would amount to ab- dication. There were the great forces of Fascism and Communism contending against each other. The alternative was the doctrine of the Kingdom of God in the nature of an order against man's system.
Speaking of science in the light of religion. Dr. Jones said there was no clash between the two be- | cause they realised their own pro- vince. But behind the doctrine of science they had to have religion and the spirit of religion. If the two were put together, he thought. they could remake the earth. He thought religion was giving that spirit to science and that science was thereby getting the power of religion. It was essential that the two must come together.
Rotarian Ingram proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker
Talk On Discipline And Conduct
At the St. Andrew's Church Hall on Oct. 19, a large assembly listen- ed to an enlightening talk by Dr. E. Stanley Jones. It was one of a series of lectures and discussions which the eminent preacher and author is conducting during his visit.
Dr. Jones spoke of the need of discipline in Life and conduct. Discipline did not restrict a man,
JAPAN
No More Foreign Films
year.
October 29, 1997
October 29, 1937
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT
REVIEW
No further imports of moving picture films will be allowed this
in connection with the exchange control the Department of Finance recently restricted the import of foreign films at the same time notifying the various foreign film companies in Japan that the permission of the Japanese Government is required for imports of films.
Recently the Government summoned representatives of the "Jis- shakal," an organization including all the principal foreign film com- panies in Japan and informed them that in view of the prevailing situation the Government has decided to prohibit the import of for- eign films, except news reels, until the end of the year.
It is pointed out that as the various companies' stock amounts to over 50 films (foreign) the prohibition will not cause as much in- convenience as might be expected this year. However the step will render impossible the customary import of "extravaganza" films for the New Year.
As regards the question of imports next year the Government's policy will depend upon developments in the China affair. At any rate it is considered certain that at best the Import of foreign films will be considerably restricted in future.
In this connection a Shochiku representative told reporters: "In accordance with national policy we will have to readjust our methods of disposing of stock. Furthermore we will have to give more consideration to the release of Japanese pictures."
Cutting State Expenditure
The Government is to cut down the State expenditure for the current fiscal year either through economies or by postponing various schemes. The matter is now being discussed by the Finance Ministry
and the various Departments concerned.
It is stated that the Finance authorities desire to effect a cut of at least Y100,000,000 in expenditure If so, as a natural increase
of about Y100,000,000 in revenue is predicted, there will be a "surplus"
of Y200,000,000 in the budget In other words, it will then be pos- sible to reduce the loan issue by this figure.
The work of framing the budget estimates for the next fiscal year is being delayed by the China affair. The provisional claims of all Departments were received by the Accountants Bureau only on September 22nd. From next week on, the Finance authorities will interview, representatives of all Departments, and receive an planation of these claims from them.
ex-
Although the new claims of all Departments including the Ser- vices Departments amount to a fairly large sum, the Finance au- thorities are resolved to examine them along the lines fixed at the Cabinet meeting on August 24th, that is to say, to confine approval to claims directly connected with the China affair as far as possible. Even those items already approved will be re-examined and post- poned, if not disapproved, if they are not considered imperative from the point of view of national defence. The entire budget will thus be put on a war-time basis.
Apropos of the War Expenditure Special Account, the Finance authorities are willing to submit a supplementary budget in the next session of the Diet if necessary.
said the speaker; it taught him the path to real freedom. A man who knew not the fundamentals of music and who sat down to play at random on the plano would make chaos, but the mugi- clan who first disciplined himself in the rules could later find crea- tive freedom in his art.
Spiritual discipline was vitally necessary:
mån without It might be compared to a wayward swamp, whilst he who possessed it was like a river which had course. It was not an easy thing to do, said Mr. Jones, but it was the only way to reach a fuller i spiritual life.
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*PHILIPPINE
Filipinos Wake Up
REVIEW
President Quezon, of the Philippines, who for many years has insisted upon the independence and sovereignty of the islands, hav- ing attained his end through the passage of the McDuffie-Tydings act, which goes into full force and effect in about nine or 10 years, is now not so anxious to cut the ties with this country and take to the rolling deep of international politics.
He has begun to doubt the expediency of complete and imme- diate independence. What he now wants is autonomy under Ameri- can protection. He wants to have the Filipinos independent, com- pletely self-governing, no longer under any restraint, but at the same time safeguarded by American warships and the moral force of this country. He is against any interference but in favour of plenty of protection.
Long ago Theodore Roosevelt declared that the two things were incompatible. If the Philippines were to be cut adrift, he rightly insisted, they must row their own canoe. This country could not afford to let them carry on their own affairs without the slightest semblance of control, and at the same time lean upon America for support in every emergency.
Mr. Quezon has his wires crossed.
He must accept one horn of the dilemma or the other, He cannot achieve complete indepen- dence and at the same time claim the rights of a ward. The United States would be guilty of the greatest folly to accept such a situation.
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Long ago those most competent to judge foresaw Filipinos could not stand alone, and opposed the bill that was finally passed. Now Senator Tydings, co-author of the measure that granted independence, having visited the islands, expresses the view that it was a mistake to enact the legislation. He believes that the Phi- lippines will become the prey of Japan.
Aid For Unemployed
The unemployment council created last week by Pres. Quezon started attacking the problem of how to provide work for Manila's estimated 20,000 Jobless as well as for those of other cities. at a meeting at the bureau of health offices of Dr. Jose Fabella. chairman.
The first task faced by the council was to listen patiently to a score of leaders of organizations of jobless expound their views on how to provide work for the unemployed. The meeting assum- ed the nature of a public hearing during which members of the committee and spokesmen of the unemployed exchanged views on ways and means of meeting the problem.
After a two hour discussion, the council adjourned and will meet thereafter every week until some concrete plans are formulated whereby the government can minimize if not entirely solve the social difficulties created by unemployment throughout the country. The views advanced by the leaders of the unemployment asso- clations were more or less haphazard with respect to proposed solutions and, according to Dr. Fabella, did not quite tally with the ideas of the council.
The leaders of the labourers' organizations naturally wanted work immediately and. If possibl. employment of more or less per- manent nature.
LOCAL ESTATES
Frederic Eugene Henri Koch, late of Rue du Dr. Olivier, Ziguinchor In the French Colony of Senegal, who died intestate on June 27, 1924 left local estate to the value of $3,200. Letters of administra - tion to the estate of the deceased have been granted by the Supreme Court to George Noble Tinson,
solicitor, for the use and bereft of Rose Marie Oenise Emiliene Bajac.
Local estate sworn under $4.50) was left by Wong On, allas On Wo late of Ashcroft British Columbia. Canada, who died intestate on December 9, 1936. An application by George Gwinnett Noble Tinson. solicitor, for sealing certified copy
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REV. D. CHILDE
FAREWELL
RECEPTION
Presentation Made
A reception to bid farewell to the Rev. Donald B. Childe and Mrs. Childe, who are proceeding home on leave by the s.s. Carthage, was held at the Sailors' and Soldlers' Home on UCT. 24.
The Rev. Mr. Childe has been acting as Minister of the English Methodist Church and President of the Sailors' and Soldiers' Home since the departure of the Rev. E. C. H. Tribbeck. He came out to China in 1930 after leaving Handsworth College, and was until early this year stationed at Shiu- chow attached to the South China District of the English Methodist Church.
The Rev. Mr. Childe is being succeeded by the Rev. J. E. Sand- | bach, who was present at the ga- ❘thering last night.
In the course of the evening, a presentation was made to Rev. and Mrs. Childe by Mrs. A. P. Glanville and Mrs. J. H. Gelling, on behalf of the committees and members of the Church and the Home, the
of the Order Appointing Adminis-presentation taking the form of a trator of the estate of the deceased has been granted
leather suitcase and an inscribed mantel clock.
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