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-HONGKONG SANITARY.

BOARD.

GOVERNMENT AND THE WATER-CARRIAGE SYSTEM. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hongkong Sanitary Board was held yes terday, the Head of the Department (Mr. G-N- Ormo} [×÷siding-

There were ado present the Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewitt, C.M.G., Colonel Cordon

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH, 1915.

BT. FAUL'S INSTITUTION.. An application was received for por mission to crest 17 water closets at the St. Paul's Institution, Carolino Road,

SAFETY AT SEA,

GUIDANCE FOR PASSENGERS IN

CASE OF DISASTER.

HOW GERMANY HONOURS

"HER SIGNATURE.

The Hague Convention of the 18th of Oc. taber, 1907, signed by Cermany, proviles_as_ follows:

“DENTIZWILLIAMS Grant, I have bat several meetings with Dr. Clark on this

At 2 The inhabitants of an unoccupied In a letter to The Times, dated R.M.5. tater, and all his requirements have boen alleaded to. Plans have had to be almoral Castle, at Sea, March 10th, territory, who, on the cuemy's approuch, vise altered on more than one occasion, and Lord Brassoy and Lieutenant-Colonel S. spontaneously in arms in order to fight the have only lately been submitted in a form. Timson called attention to the need invading troops, without having bad time to organize themselves according to Art. 1, shall satisfactory to Dr. Clark and his ins for simple standing instructions for the be considered as combatants if they carry pectors staff. Water carriage is the only guidance of steamship passenger in case

their arms openly and respect the laws and potable method of managing an institu- of disaster at sea. The letter said

of www. The British Board of Trade regulations as

Art. The armed forces of the contend. tion such as this, where numbers

passengers which ocean-going ships my and non-combatants. In the case of capture carry, and that life-belts and boat accum

by the

enemy, both have the right to be modation sufficient for the entire comple-treated as roETS OF WHE ment of passengers and crew shall be

Art. 4The prisoners of war are under the Also provided and kept in readiness. from time to time, during a voyage, the power of the government of the enemy, but crew are required to go through their not of the individuals or groups who have emergency drill, so that every man shall know his place and duties, in case of

Fall, Dr. G. Fitzwilliama Mr. P. children are living, and where the whole prescribe with exactitude the number of parties may lm compaseid of combatants

Goldring, Mr. Chan Kai Ming. Mr. Nr Hon Taz, Dr. W. Pearse (Medical Officer of Health), and Mr. W. Bowen-Rowlands (Boretary),

THE 'WATER CARRIAGE BYSTEM.

A letter was received from the Govern

staff consists of Sisters of Mercy, If members of the Board would inspect the present institution on the Praya y would be able to judge for themselves the degree of scrupulous cleanliness their new house at the Cotton Mills.

Mr. GornRING, in seconding, said that the Board would show a singular lack of appreciation of what the prople of this Institution had done for the Colony, if they did not do everything they possibly could for them.

The application was granted.

women

to

taken them.

(4) To me poison or poisoned wesponsi

To kill or wound treacherously men behanging to the adverse army or nation

They must be treated with humanity, Everything belonging to their personally, with thin exception of arms, horses and mili tary papers, remains their own property.

Art. 22-The rights of the coinbalants, thought taken for explanation to passengers as to what they should do in

are not without limits. caso of mishap and taking to the boats.cerning the ways of injuring the exemy, Conversations with follow-passengers on Art. 2-Besides the prohibitions settled this mail boat revealed the fact that the by special conventions, it is particularly for- sole definite idea prevailing amongst them Dikten as to what they should do was and children first." But as to go ting them or themselves into the boats, not one passenger had any certain notion the right thing to do. One saith, go to the ladder; another, make for the boat deck; another, get into the boat as bea one can, after it has been lowered to the water. Only a very few of the oldest

(e). To use arms, missiles, or materid which life-jacket. Such a state of things surely To ase unduly the flag of truce, the points to the need for some simple stand-national flag, or the military batges al ing instructions for the guidance of all uniform of the enemy, as well as the distine-

Such tive marks of the Geneva Convention ; passeagors in case of a disaster.

) To destroy ur seize the property of the. knowledge given beforehand must help fo the avoidance of panic and the saving of enemy, except in the cases when that seizur life.

or destruction should be imperiously required by the necessities of war!

Hon. Mr. HEWETT said that no drains should be turned into Wanchai Bay as The drains connected with this Institution ment re the Report from the Sub-Com-weald, and he would oppose the applicams, however, to have been no mittee of the Board appointed to go fulo Lion,

Dr. FITZWILLIAM proposed that the the whole. question of the water carriage

application receive 21 vory favourable system The reply stated that the rep recommendation from the Board that it In recived the consideration of H.Ebe granted. tlu: Governor-in Council. They were unable to accept the recommendation that fos of 860 should be charged for the now permit issued for water closets; and it was not thought advisable to charge any fee for such purposes. As regards the first and second recommendations, the Government concurred that it is desirable to issie permits, renewable at discretion, and to provide for a regular inspection. Enquiry was being made as to legislation would be required conmeition. The recommendation as to Bower outfalls. were noted. No funds were at present available for extending thesa outfalls. The matter of tanks of roofs had been brought to the notice of; the Water Authority,

hother

this

On this Dr. FITZWILLIAMS minuted--This. secins to be a most satisfactory answer, as I do not consider that the Sub-Com- mittee covered anything approaching the whole question of existing conditions, and I hold that there is in Hongkong to-day no system at all of water arrange: rcuts very bad defect in plaer which considers itself civilised; and a standing reproach to the responsible authorities, who can comparo what is Ining done to-day in Macao with con ditions here.

Mr GOLDRING-This question will be dealt with in a separate report, I be lieve. I agree with the Medical Offer of

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To kill or wound an enemy who, having laid down his arms or having to means of defence, has surrendered unconditionally,

(d) To declare that no quarter will be Liven:

A similar application, for the erectie of six water closets and eight urinals at the proposed school for Indians at Soc Kin. Pro, wrs adjourned, on the sugges-voyagers know-how-righly to fit on my cause unnecessary harm tion of the President.

LICENCES GRANTED AND REFUSED, Au application for an offensivo trade licence at Nos. 106 and 109, To Kwa Wan was granted. A similar application in respect to No. 15, Arthur Street, Kowloots, was refused, the President stating that the site was prohibited. An application for a cry licenes at No. 16, Cochrane Street, was also refused.

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THE HOUR OF FAMINE

FOR GERMANY.

"BEFORE THE END OF 1915."

"MUNITIONS AND BLOCKADE.

The hour of fare ine will sound for Germany before the eul of 1915,

These words end? the ninth instalment of the French Official Review on the first six months of the war in the West (issue through liecter's Agency), which relates to the question of German supplies.

The chief explanation of the imperfections notel in the Germ projectiles, it says, is to be found in the bad quality of the primary material.

MOSQUITO-BREEDING WELLS.

In spite of her enormous supplies, Germany Arising out of correspondence re

has already suffersk, and will suffer more ni certain well on Kowloon Inland Lot No.bre, from the impossibility of replenishing Bus, the following minutes were put by sea. The impossibility weighs heavily on military manufacture. On this point the down:

following extract from the report nude at the beginning of December by a higli American official will be read with interest -

"Everybody recognises that there is in Germany a terrible scarcity of rubber. It cannot be procurel, and there was no great provision of it in the country when war broke Even indiarutler balls such as children play with have been withdrawn from sale. Still more serious is the scarcity of copper, which is indispensable for the manufacture of shells and munitions. The Germans are greatly alarmed by the fact that it is impossible for them to replenish their supply of this precions amterial. They rally do not know how things will turn out

Health

Mr. CAN KAI MING-I am not in favour of filling in the well unless mosquito larvae are actually found therein., The Bourd should first ascertain whether one woll hero is suficient for gardening purposes before ordering the

other woll to be closed.

ul.

“COLEATHE-IN-JUNE

"Mr. No How Tsz-1-believe-the-water for them. of the well is continually used for

"I have also every reason to beliore that gardening purposes. I do not think any

the question of powder is causing the General ruosquito larvae will be developed therein.-Staff the gravest anxiety There is a-want- It seems to me that the well should not of saltpetres and of the nitrates necessary for be closed.

The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH-I do not think it advisable purposely to allow Jarvae to dewelope in the well in order to find an excuse for closing it. One well in the garden should be sufficient.

The PRESIDENT said the well would b elosed, and they would allow the owner a putup. He hoped this would satisfy

members.

ERECTION OF WATER CLOSETS.

its inanufactuvo.

"It is in no way my intention to dear the existence of reserves, which are still immieuse, af munitions in the country. I only wish to say that my personal inquiries have con vinced me that it is impossible for Germany, on the ground alone of the munitions, even if the consumption is far below the present consumption, to continue the war beyond

Jove next.

At the bottom of their hearts Gerimi oficial circles fully understand that there can be only one issue of the present struggle in Europe.

They know in reality that they are beaten. They are fighting to obtain the best conditions possible.

SH OVEN PHILIPPS_REPLY.

(4) To declare extinct, suspended or void in law the rights and legal actions of the citizens of the adverse country.

It is likewise forbidden to compel the eitizens of the adverse party to take a part in operations of war waged against their own country, even if they had been in the service of the enemy before the beginning of the war.

Sir Owen Philipps, Chairman of the Union-Castle Line, replice as follows:-

Every ffort has been made, not only to ensure the safely of passengers by the Union Castle Line through the ample pro- vision of life-jackets and Aher life-saving appliances, but also to afford to them tha Art. $-It is forbidden to attack or best possible means of instruction as to bombard by any means whatever, towns, the mode of adjusting their lifejackets in villages, honses or buildings which are

Lifejackets are undefended. any time of emergency. placed in the cabins of all first and second-Art. 27--Iu ease of sieges and bombar class passengers together with handbooks ments, all accessary steps must be taken to possible all buildings weed the lifejacket. They are also supplied in for sacred worship, arts, sciences, and public illustrating the best method of wearing space as much as third-class passengers and the crew, and relief; historie building, hospitals, aces large photographs are exhibited in the where the wounded and the sick ure gathered, third-claes companion ways illustrating provided those buildings are not used at the the mode of adjusting the lifejacket for some time for any military purpose. men, women, and children respectively.

With the chicct of familiarizing passen, gors in the use of the lifejackets, special demonstrations are given during the voy age under the supervision of officers of the ship, and passengers are notified of the times fixed for these demonstrations.

As to the further question of boat drill and the advisability of passengers being told in advance, what they should do in the event of accident or emergency, I would vonture, vith all deference to your widely-travelled correspondents, to sub mit that this suggestion opens up a prob- lent attonded with many difficultics, if The nature of not positive objections. any possible emergency cannot be fore seen, and theoretical instructions as to positions to be taken, or other details, might defeat the very object of saving Everything in this matter must life. depend upon the disciplined overacts of the crew, and in this respect, as well as in boat practice, the seamen of the Union-Castle line are highly trained.

WIRELESS ON TRAINS.

SUCCESSFUL USE ON AMERICAN LINE.

The advanos which has been made, by American scientists in the practient ap- plication of wireless is illus.rated in the ing upon the Lackawanna Railroad. successful use of wireless train despatch.

Stations equipped with Marconi sp- paracus have been established at Hou ken, Scranton, Binghampton, and Buf- falo, four of the larger cities along the line of the railway.

The apparatus on trains is similar in A lotter was read from the Government concorring applications for the erce-ion The lack of food is also beginning to make operation and principle to that of the of water-closets, as follows:-One water-

itself felt, continues the Review, as is shown ixed stations, although of lower capacity. elosut at Kowloon Dock; twelve in a by the creation of a

ordered by the operated from the car lighting generator.

This is a

A moving train can hold continuous loon; six at the European Stuff Quarters, Federal Council on January 27th.

communication with a fixed station at a Hongkong University, and two on the measure without preecdent, except in the

The aerial on the distance of 130 miles. first door of No. 22, Queen's Road history of beileged place observed on train is formed of phosphor bronze wit Central. Tho letter stated that the It has furthermore beau applications would be granted, and the several occasions since the outbreak of hosti-rectangles, one on the roof of each of the Governor-in-Council had approved of an itics that the revictualling of the German four forward cars with link connections annual permit, which would give the army has not been as regular as that of the between the cars.

The German army in the right of inspection and would be subject French. to cancellation if the closets were not field lives chinly ou preserved food. It lacks both wine and beer. The situation of tho kept in proper order.

country explains this state of affairs.

block of buildings at Hanoi Road, Kow- tion by rations fonopoly and distribi- The motor generator on the train is

CHINESE PERMANENT CEMETERY.

Begarding the Chinese Permiancut Comotory at Aberdeen, the PRESIDENT moved that it be exempted from the provisions of the Cemetery Bye-laws. The Sanitary Board would be well represented on the Board of Management, ho said, and the Management proposed to take the advice of the Sanitary Board's officers in all cases and to be guided by them in all sanitary procedure."

Mr. NG HON. Tez seconded, and the resolution was carried.

SANITARY CONDITION OF TSIM SHA TSU1. A letter from Mr. Goldring and minute from the Medical Officer of Health regarding the sanitary condition of Tsim

Sha Tsui were laid on the table.

The hour of famine will sound for Cerway before the end of 1915.

BRITISH EFFORTS. HIGH RUSSIAN APPRECIATION.

"FALL IN."

Much has been said and written, remarks & contemporary, about 1.0 bestowal of white feathers on the who, do not "fall in" with those who have responded to the call for men. In many instances the reproach is well deserved, but there are more cases where circum The avoe Vremya one more in standra will not allow, however the nen leader shows its recognition of all that concerned may be ready and willing

be Teso diabilities may volunteer. Great Britain is doing. Il says:-

"While industrial freedom has been mental, physical or arise from a multi. considered hitherto as one of the inviol-tude of causes. However, we can de able conditions of English life, the was something, for They also serve who only has upset all the generally accepted stand and wait," and Harold Begbie points of view, The Government demand writes:

"When the ships come back from slaugh for an industrial dig atorship has been

-ter, and the troops march home From met without opposition, from which may

war

The Hon. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS be judged the seriousness wherewith Grest.

way of Britain regards the war and the demands When the havoc strown behind us threats minuted-The only practical dealing with Sam Sui Po is by scaveng-of war.

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ing.

An extensive improvement schem "Great Britain is not only making is in progress, involving the demolition of ataunition for herself, but also for her Large supplies are reossary in practically the entire old village Mea-Allies. while the only possible remedy for mat or view of the approaching general advance. referred to in paragraph I in Mr. Owing to the delay in its manufacture through the labour troubles the Gorera- Goldring's letter is scavenging.

Mr. GOLDRING asked that the minutement decided to increase the number of by Dr. Pearse and his own letter should works manufacturing war supplies. be circulated among members who should

The patriotism of the British nation be supplied with a copy each The matter calls forth a feeling of sincero admira- might be brought up again at a later tion. Four million men have voluntarily offered their services to their country out The matter was adjourned sine die.

of a population of 40,000,000.

meeting.

the road that lies before, Every Ero shall be welcomed, every

orplan shall be fed,

By the man who stuck to business, by

the man who kept his head.”

Twenty submarines have been added to the Italian feet during the last six months. Italy has now 300 aeroplane and 20 dirigibles. The Italian Govern ment has-chartered 20 colliers at Cardiff to col the navy and railways.

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Art. 28-It is forbidden to pillage a town or place, even after it has been taken by storm.

Art. 50.-No collective penalty, either as a inc or otherwise, can be required from the for which they could not be considered populations on account of individual nets, responsible as a whole.

Art. 51. No tax shall be levied, except according to a written order from a general It will be collected, as much as possible, in courand and on his own responsibility, recording to the rules for the assessment of the existing taxes.

The tax-payer shall be given a receipt for any money paid.

Art. 53-The army necupying a territory shall be allowed to seizo only the money, funds and valuables belonging exclusively to the State, the magazines of arms, means of transport, provisions, and generally all per Sonal property of the Site, which can be used for the operationis of war,

THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS,

ORDER BY LIEUZ.-COL. A. CHAPMAN, V..

JOINED

1-Sapper D. Temploten joined the 3rd May, 1915, allotted. Corps on Corps No. 1916 and posted Engineer Company.

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PARADIS

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2: Parades for Wednesday, 5th inst.

N. C. Os and men on duty at Head- quarters under Officer on duty. Re mainder nit.

DETAIL,

3.-On duty at Headquarters 50 N. C. Os. and 100 of Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Sections, Scouts Company.

Officer on duty (and Orderly (Officer):

Linut. Weall,

Orderly Sergeant: Sergt. Hegarty. Modical Orderly: Corpl. Davies.

To furnish Guard at Headquarters: 7am to 7p.m. to-day: Right Section

M.G. Co.

7 p.m. to-day to 7 a.m. Ch inst: Nos.

1, 2 and 3 Sections, Scouts Co.

7 am to 7 pm. O inst.: No. 2′

Section Artillery Battery.

G. E. Stawaur, Capt.,

Adjutant, A KV.C. SPECIAL POLICE RESERVE ORDERS

PARADES.

(Contral Police Station) Wednesday, May 5th: Portuguese Company,

Rifo Exercises 5.30 p.m. Thursday. May 6th: Indian and Chinese

Companies. Rifle Eservices 5.30 p.m. Friday, May 7: British and Portuguese

Companies. Rifle Exercises 5.30 pm Saturday, May 8th: Chinese Company.

Rifle Exercises 3.00 p.m. Inspector. Mason will take the Parade.

MUSKETRY,

Saturday, May 8th: Thirty men to be do tailed from the Portuguese Com pany. List to be sent in by Crown Bergear D'Abada.

GENERAL SUTIFICATION.

Members of all Companies are warned that from this date the Order that all poradce. avoidable cause will be stridly enforced. must be attended except for hand fide un Leave of absance must in all cases be olitained from Iuspecter Mason or Sergeante

teraporarily in charge Platoons.

F. C. JENKIN,

A. S. F. (Reserve).

the of

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