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OBSERVATORY.

SWATOW TYPHOON.

The

The

fact that, on the 1st August (ut a time the work of two or three years, but i had acea the system în operation, and badeving much fame this year in local

Das

The General. Committee believes that THE MUT TSAI ORDINANCE. LUSITANO CLUB SPORTS. SWATOW TYPHOON. ari examination of the documents will COMMENT BY RELIGIOUS PRESS. 16TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEETING.. SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENT IN THE convince the Government of the need for

The Church Times of February 16th The Portuguese community turned out. TYPHOON WARNING SERVICE enquiry into the system by which weather

is strong numbers at Happy Valley reports are collected and exchanged. It has the following editorial note: DISCUSSIONS, BETIVEEN THE CHAM- would urge the Government, in view of} The Legislative Council of the Crown yesterday afternoon to witness the 16th

annual athletic meeting of the Lusitano. BER OF COMMERCE AND THE the importance of this master to British Colony of Hongkong has been discussing Recruation Club, which was held on the the Bill for the Abolition of Mui Tsai, Race Course, kindly leat for the occasion shipping, to go into the question meet

upon the evils of which we have comment.

very successful one, the meeting was a Important documents with referenca thoroughly, collating information from all ed, and it has seemed necessary to the by the Jockey Club Stewards to typhoon siguals and the systems of the Observatories in these sous and endea. Council to resort to the Chinese methodracing" being of a high standard.

of facesaving The Governor said that principal race of the day, the 20 yards conveying them to shipping both locally souring (through the usual chands, of the Bill must pass, and that he had do at rave for the championship of the and at sea are contained in the Annual course) to secure united action by all the finite instructions from the Secretary of Colony, was won by A, Rahmin, with R. Rahmin covered the dis- Raport

of the Hongkong General Cham-Powers concerned so that all the resources Stato, the representative of the British mag second.

Government, Bath the British people, to tames in 29 and three-fifths seconds, which. her of Commerce just issued to the Pre-sof modern science and every incons ha allow no compromise. He admitted also is the best time for this event since 1910, manly possible be adopted to improve the that to the Western mind the systent of when Loo Cpl. Andrews did the distance INQUIRY INTO SHIPPING LOSSES

system of locating the track of typhoons. Mui Taaj was highly difficult to disias fifth of a second less, the poord for Alter the Swatox typhoon of August To assume the leadership in such an tinguish from slavery. Having made these the Lusitane Club Sports, quarter- admissions he went on to say that he of-a-mije flat race, open to members of 2nd-3rd, 1999, Mr. R. Sutherland seat to undertaking, it is stibmitted, is at once dissociated himself entirely from the the Portuguese community, was won by A. Gosano whilst F. Rodriguos for the the Chamber an exhaustive report which, the right and the duty of a British venomous attacks of people at home"

But the criticism of the system of Maidred yards championship race. His

year in succession on

the one be explains, emanated from an inquiry Colonial Government in the Far East.

Thai came first. from English men and into the loss of the Indo-China S.N, Co.'s The Committee apprehends that, to 6.8. Choysany. He calls attention to the complete the programme of investigation women who, if they happened then to be time-was the same as last year, ten and and organisation it has in mind will be at home, had been resident in Hongkong, three fifths seconds. Y. C. Bell, who is events, carried off the half mile observed its uvil effects

There was no handicap race open to Europena soldier when is afterwards appeared that feels that no time or expense would be venomous attack; only, so far as we and sailors and police. Biccawei Observatory was signalling

wasted in view of the enormous saving are aware, a clear, actting the facts be team race drew two entries only the N.W. wicction of the typhoon), Hongkong ing tuore

to commerce that will be effected by his fore Englishmen who were unaware of United Athletic Club and St. Joseph's. St. precise information about things which were being done under the Joseph's took the lead and held it until Observatory was sigualling that the typhoons. Meanwhile, the Committee cover of Crown Colony law. When the their third man took up the running when typhoon was moving North." Position: would anggest, as a step of immediate acts were understood the system was the U.A.C. came to the front and wou In the Balingtas Channel, almost impracticability that arrangements be ado cognized as wholly contrary to the spirit easily. Great interest was taken in the mediately North of Luzon), Mr. Suther- to broadcast Siccwei warnings at the same of British administration, and it was tug-of-war between teams drawn · from. land's report proceeds:

time as Hongkong warnings,

condezaned. The Governor, in fact, has Kowloon and Hongkong. Kowloop won Captain Walker tonsidered, and In the opinion of experienced aavi openly criticized the Imperial Parliament amidst, much excitement by two pulls to rightly so, that the position and direction gators, the establishment of an observing and the Secretary of State for the of the typhoon as given, justified him in and wireless station on the Pratas Shoal Colonies, and his position seems to us to leaving the Fort; he therefore proceed is esential to an adequate system of he delicate. But that matters little; on bis voyage spin. (August 1st) weather reports, as this Shoul is right in what is of importance is that the system

At noon on the following day, it the track of most of the typhoons enter-is to be abolished.” became apparent a typhoon was in close ing the China Sea. The position of the proximity. The ship, was turned round Pratas Shoal is such that an observing

rs, Bilva Netto was the recipient of with a view of making Swatow for shelter, station there would give this Colony un-

The Methodist Times in a comment

bouquet of flowers in a sliver holder, but was unable to cross the Bar owing failing warning of the approach of a saga :—

which was presented to her by Mr. to depth of water, and as an alternative typhoon, thus safeguarding lives and "Opinions differed as to the accura09 Barretto.. was obliged to anchor in Clipper Roads, property kn thes and neighbouring of the adverse characterisations of the The proceedings closed with cheers for about 14 miles N, of Swatow. In "this waters.

working of the system, but the Govery Mrs. Silva. Netto, after which the King's anchorage she endeavoured to ride out

"Summarising the submissions containment was compelled to admit that to the Band, which had played delightful music the typhoon, which passed over her that ed in this letter, the General Committee Western mind it was highly difficult to throughout the afternoon, struck up the night, with the unfortunate result that

asks :-

distinguish between Mui Tan and sla-ortuguesa National Anthem and the she was driven ashore on Fort Island, and became a total loss. In passing 1 would

That a Committee of Enquiry be very. The Bill now becomes an Act, and British National Aathem. say that it was only owing to some freak appointed to investigate the present the stain upon the British Bag is removed. The following are the results of the of the storm that the vessal drifted into system of compiling weather reports, The Methodist Timex was the first reli- various races the sheltered position she now lies, and with apocial reference to the eir gious paper to call attention to this evil, it is somewhat miraculous that she did cumstances surrounding the Observatory and it is a matter of great satisfaction pot strike the weather side of the island, Warnings at the period of the Swatow that the crusade has been carried to a

triumphant issue." which would undoubtedly have accounted typhoon of August 2nd and 3rd, 1829. for her breaking up, with, we fear, heavy loss of life.

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Obviously it becomes necessary to ae certain bow a vessel, leaving harbour on signals which gave her a clear courŘE,. came to be, some 24 hours afterwards, in the vortex of a storm of exceptional violence."-

2. That Siocawei Warnings be broad- casted at the same time as Hongkong Warnings.

3. That immediate steps be taken, through the proper channels, to establish ta observing and wireless station on the Pratas Shoal.”

At the conclusion of the sports Mrs. Silva-Netto presented the prizes to the successful competitors, after Mr. Barretto. bad addressed the spectators. Ele des cribed: the sports as "the most successful

had held for years.

Boya Race, 220 yards (Handicap)-1, B. Santos; 2, J. Luz Time: 26secs.

120 yards Flat Bace.—1, V. Alvos; -7, H, Alves. Time: 12.4-5secs.

Bicycle Race, 1 mile (Handicap).-1, M. Remedios (acr.); 2, J. A. V. Soares. (sar.), Time: 3.mins. 17.1-3secs.

440 yards Flat Race, Challenge Cup. (Presented by Mr.. A. F. B. Silva-Netto).

55seca.

The desirability of p.m storm warning is frequently questionable and would more often be omitted but for the A. Gosano; 2, L. Carvalho. Time: fact that the shipping community desire Boys Race, 120 yards (Handicap). warnings at the shortest possible in Open to boys under 10 years of nge-1, The Colonel Secretary replied, under tervals. It is sometimes better to wait J. G. Sequeira; 9, C. Victor. The report continues :---

date, November 2nd, that the sugges for the 6 an observations than to issue

Egg and Spoon Hace, 100 yards.-1, "Siccawei, notwithstanding the disad-tions made will receive this Government'e vantage of being some 050 miles further careful consideration and they will be laid a warning in the afternoon based on John Maber; 9, J. R. Soares

meagre data for 2 p.m. In the present

100 yards Championship Race. (Scratch instance, however, the estimated position Event)-1, F. Hodrigues; 2. B. Aires away from the centre of the disturbance, before the Governor on this return! ed were able to state the position and diree-

at 2 p.in, appeared to be sufficiently Time: 10.3-teres. COMMENTS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE tion accurately. Captain Walker in res

GESERVATORY,

accurate to justify the warning issued att Girls Race, 100 yards (Handicap).. ponse to an enquiry as to whether he

The volume also contains comments 4.10 p.m. on the 1st,"

Open to girls under 10 years of age-1, would have left port bad he been aware of by the Director of the Observatory, Mr. Conclusion: The erroneous direction Marie Alves; 2, Millie Chue. the Siccawei reading said Decidedly not. F. Claxton, on Mr. Sutherland's (north) signalled at 4.20 p.m. on August 40 yards Flat Raco.(Handicap)-1, ..

"The point inmediately apparent is report, dated November 13th. In the 1st, was due to the absence of observations Assurapcao (15 yards); 2. A. A, Remedios. whether Siccawei and Hongkong are in course of this document, Mr. Claxton from Aparri, which usually breaks down (15 yards). sufficiently direct touch, with each other, saya:-**

before the wind reaches n gale. The Boys' and Girls Race, 60 yards (Bandi especially at times when typhoons are in The insuu of more than two signals on error made by Zikawei in estimating the cap).-Boys: 1, R. Silva; 2, R. Crestujo.. our vicinity, and it will be seen that this the same day with the existing code would position of the centre of the typhoon at Girls: 1. Ango Alves; 2, H. Castilho.

Bicycle Race, 2 miles (Handicap).—¡ ̧. question has a most important bearing cause confusion, but might be resorted to 2 pm on August let was as great as on the loss of the Choyang, in as much in exceptional circumstances,it for that made by Hongkong, but happened to C. M. Xavier (150 yards); §, F. J.. as if the Observatory here were aware of instance, wireless observations from ships be la sfortunate direction, while the Wilkinson (70 yards). Time: mins. 32 Siccawei's Suding of position and dire indicated that the existing tignal should error made by Hongkong was in an un-secs.

Flat Raze, 920 yards (Handleap).—1, B. tion, they would surely have erred on the be changed. It might be possible, with fortunate direction. anfe side by hoisting a qualified rignal to the concurrence of co-operating Onerva

Alves; 2, H. Alves.

20 yards Flat Rac Championship of- the effect that the typhoon might be torics, to add a symbol to the time signala

the Colony-1, A. Rabin; 2, D. R. moving or might recurve in a North of the code which would obviate the

3Dr. Claxton's report concludem with | Omar.: Time: 22.0-5secS, westerly direction, instead of definitely confusion referred to above. ;

the following paragraph:~ giving a Northerly direction. This would have been quite sufficient to prevent the Choysang and other vessels bound North leaving the Port."

I hesitate to criticise this code. It was

adopted at Hongkong on the recommet da tion of the Chamber of Commerce!

SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE STORM

WÄRNING SERVICE, EVENI

To improve the Hongkong Storm warning service we required

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Sack Race, 50 yards-1, B. Assumpcão; 2, F. A. Loureiro.

Girls Race, 120, yards (Handicap).→1, L. Chue; 2, 8. Barros

(1) Improved telegraphic communi cation between N. Luzon and Manilu.

(2) Wireless stations 21 (a.) Batan Island. (Between the Bashi and Belin tang Channels); (h) Pratás; (c)

Flat Race, & mile (Handicap). (Open to Farcels; (d) Hoihow gad (e) Yu Lin European Sailors, Soldiers.and Police. Kan (Hainao); (1) Chilang Point; (g-){1, V., C. Bell; 2, Corpl." Dobbin." Time= Woochow; (b.) Kweilin.

Half mile Flat Bace (Handicap).-1, LA Carvalho (10 yards); 2, F. Rodrigues (10 yards); 3, L. 8. da Silva (50 yards). Time: mine. 13.2-5secs.

(3.) Wireless observations from every vessel within call of Hongkong, in a cordance with the instructions contain.

12th March, 302E

mrina 12,2-5enes

Ladies Nomination. Race.—1, ⠀⠀ C.-E. Roza Pereira; 2, M. F. Houghton.

Mr. Claxton adds that, in addition to Discussing the loss of the B... the 6.a.m. and 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. obser Gondia in the same typhoon, Mr. Suther land comments on the fact that the various, extra, observations are obtained during typhoon weather from, Swatow message indicating that the typhoon was (supposed to be routine but seldom moving N." was received by the Como received"), Manila (from Aparri and mander of the Gondia at each even hour other stations), Formos, Sharp Peak From 4.40 p.m. until midnight and be Amor, Phulion, Canton, Macao. Mr. did not receive any further information Claxton continues:- until the 10.50 am warning of the 2nd

"No storm warnings are received from August, which intimated the change of direction to N.W.From 4 o'clock one Shanghai by this Observatory. After 11 ovning until 1050 a.m. the next day? a.m. and 5 p.m. Shanghai broadcasted in Government Notification 452 of writes Mr. Sutherland, "the Gondia and warnings which might perhaps be picked the typhoon were travelling on converging up by Cape d'Aguilar. Bus I cafiot courses, whereas the Master's wireless endorse Mr. Sutherland's suggestion that indications were that the typhoon was this Observatory should wait for them

It is not possible to obtain observations travelling North, ran a parallel track and incorporate them in our signals."by cable from additional stations, but (nhead) at a safe distance."

The fact that the direction North" additional observations from existing Amongst other questions which Mr. was broadcasted every two hours from stations might be obtained by paying the Sutherland pute, arising out of these 4.40 p.m. until midnight on August 1st, Cable Company half rates, the Indian Police Race.-1, P.C. 38; 2, P.C.. facts, are

did not mean that the typhoon was Two additional observations daily from travelling north until midnight, but that 20 stations would cost about $10,000 1 during the interval between 6 am, and

year

"If the Hongkong evening signal of the 1st August had also indicated Siccawei's position of the typhoon would the Master of the Gondia have continued on his course ↑

p.m. (the routine hours of obbserva tions at the various ports) the estimated direction of motion was north.

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(4) Discipline among Radio Uper

atora.

One mile Relay: Race. (Open to the Colony), United Athletic Club (B, A Hyder, G. A Hyder G. Chub and Mackenzie); 2. St. Joseph's

One mile Relay Race for Mattoneira Challenge Cup-1, A. E. Carvalho: 9, A. Gosano; 3, B. Marques. Time: 7mins - Colsolation Race, 100 yards-1, M, P. Remedios.

39; 3, P.C. 48.

Tug-of-War--Kowloon Hongkong- Kowloon beat Hongkong by two pulls to one.

The Officials ware:- Patrons.-H.E. Bir Reginald Edward Stubbs, XCMG and His Lordship Bishop D. Fozzoni,

Hon. President. Senhor Antonio Luis Cerveira de Albuquerque eCastro, Consul-General for Portugal,

As regards the present system of com- piling weather reporta." It is the same at Hongkong as at Manila and Zikawei, "I the changed direction of the ty

As to the reports of the Observatories I feel confident that Father Frog would be phoon had been wirelessed by general signal on the direction of the typhoon, Mr the first to disclaim any superiority for between 4 m. on the let and 10:50 am. Claxton says, "As a matter of fact wa Zihawei over. Hongkong or Manila. Some an the 2nd (18 hours) is it not reason were all wrong. At to time was the times que is the more accurate and some able to suppose that the Master of the cantra upproaching S. Formosa." etimes another. A captain of one of the Gondia would bare slowed down and let.

teaching lines trading with the Far East the storm pass ahead of him 3 W

"It was the steady N.E gale at S. recently expressed the opinion that the Formosa, accompanied by a rapid fall of Hongkong storm warnings were the most the barometer, while the pressure at satisfactory of any he had utilised."

d que fact that the mountains of N. AVAILABILITY OF SICCAWEI WARNINGS Hongkong had become nearly stationary "When typhoons are in the vicinity, Luzon are apt to deflect a typhoon to the Emphasis was laid, in further discussions, Rozario, FL Bilva and M. B. Baptiste V. Ribeiro, C. M. S. Alves, A.. 0. are readings from other stations more or north, which led me to accept the norther on the desirability of Biccawei warninge less coaticuous or does Hongkong only ly track given by the citimated positions being available in Hongkong and of the M. A. Figueiredo, A. Botelbo, P. V Judges Mesars. A. F. B Silva Netto, recdive them at routine tines such as when at 6 am, and 9 pm, on the 1st. As the last one received being broadcasted at the ba actund danger threatens

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If Hongkong knew as soon as the typhoon recurred why was the change of direction not signalled at once?

Hon Vice-President. Mr. P. V. Botelho, Vice-Consul for Portugal. Sa Pa

President. Mr. J. C. Barretto. "Hồi Berakly. Mr 1:1 Banite.

Hoa, Treasurer-Mr. F. La Bivaln Athletic Sub-Committee-Messrs. A.

Rocha

former was too far west and the latter same time as Hongkong Wading Botelho, E. V. M. R. de Bour, FIL In conduding his report, Mr. Suther was too far east, the direction was wrong December 13th the Chamber wrote to the Barnes, J. A. 5. Alves and A. G. da. | land urges ther opportunity be taken of Had both been too far east er both too Government expressing the opinion that Again suggesting the erection of on far west the direction given at 2 pm. “ the reply of the Director of the Royal Referee. Mr. A. A. Alves, observing and”, wireless” station on the would have been'

Starters. Messrs A. E. 8. Alres and Observatory confirms the belief that the AJ Ribeiro, Pratas Shoal

This is an

of the actual present system of collating weather re-

Tims-keepers, Messrs. 0. M. 8. Alves- W CHAMBER'S ́ ́ REPRESENTATIONS TO THE * | Risadvantage of issuing storm, warnings ports and broadcasting warnings le far

and MP. Remedios. as too frequent intervala; the shorter the from eftisfactory, may even at times be

Clarke of the Course-Measrs L. G The report was ocmeldered by Com interval the greater the probability of a menace to the safety and prosperity of mittoes of the Chamber and the volume error in the direction signal. A given this Colony, and is inadequate sa an sid

Stewards. Mora A. M. L. Boures, contains an account of a long discussion error in the estimated position will cause to navigation.

Leo d'Almada Castro, IL A Cuatro on thembject. The decisions reached a greater error in the estimated direction

It is mdicated in a final note to the M. A dos Hemedios, F. M. P. do Graca, were embodied in a letter to the Govern of motion for short intervals that for Annual Report that the subject is still G. 3. Boqueira A D. Barretto, J. 31. ment (dated 23rd October 1922) of which long pas

under discusion betwom the Chamber Alves, J. M. de O. Basto, E. J. do and the Government,

Figueiredo and Prof. E. Danenberg,

DOVRENMENT.

the following are the salient pargraphs: Continued as foot of next column.)

Cordeiro and J. M. Britto date an